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LARRY CURTIS
300 Rue Beauregard, Bldg "C" Lafayette, Louisiana 70508 Phone: 337-235-1825 Toll Free: 1-800-528-1825 Fax: 337-237-0241 |
Louisiana Tanker Truck Accident LawyerIt’s a known fact that an overturned truck on the road can involve numerous other vehicles. Yet, when a tanker truck overturns on the road, due to negligence or improper training of the truck driver, the possibility of injuries and fatalities increase considerably. Tanker trucks usually haul around thousands of gallons of fluid which tend to contain hazardous chemicals to both the environment and to individuals. When a tanker crashes or overturns the potential of a spill increases immensely leaving nearby individuals at the risk of injury and even death. The risk can be amplified even more so due to the increased possibility of a fire erupting from flammable fluid leaking. Have you or a loved one been injured in a Louisiana tanker truck accident? If so, contact your Louisiana Tanker Truck Accident Lawyer, Larry Curtis, for legal information regarding injuries acquired. When tanker trucks overturn and collide they are often caused by the existence of:
Some examples of exactly how a tanker truck could overturn or crash include the following scenarios:
Tanker trucks are more difficult to drive as compared to regular passenger vehicles thus the need for proper training. One factor that truckers may overlook, if not trained properly and/or if neglectful, is the need for extra distance behind other vehicles when stopping. The amount of weight in which a tanker is hauling can determine how much time It will take for the hydraulic/mechanical brake system to work efficiently. If not careful, a trucker’s negligence and/or improper training can cause an accident. Have you or a loved one been injured in a Louisiana tanker truck accident? If so, contact your Louisiana Tanker Truck Accident Lawyer for legal information regarding injuries acquired. |
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