Truck Accident FAQ's
Louisiana Truck Accident Lawyer > Truck Accident FAQ's
Q: What are some of the common causes for truck accidents?
A: Some of the common causes of truck accidents include but are not limited to poorly maintained equipment, driver inexperience, poor weather conditions, speeding, driving under the influence, failure to yield or signal, driver fatigue, and/or reckless driving.
Q: Who can be held responsible for a truck accident?
A: All those who can be held liable for a truck accident include all persons and entities who are at fault. This may include the truck driver, the owner of the trailer, the trucking company, and/or any other entity or person that may has contributed to the accident as a whole such as a manufacturing company.
Q: Is it necessary to have an attorney litigate my truck accident injury claim in Louisiana?
A: Yes. Injury as well as a family fatality due to a truck accident can be extremely traumatic and in order to seek justice for your lose or injuries, it is imperative to have an attorney by your side during this difficult process. Attorney Larry Curtis is experienced in truck accident law as well as knowledgeable of representing truck accident injury claims in Louisiana.
Q: Does the law limit the amount of hours that a trucker is allowed to drive his/her truck?
A: Yes. Federal law has placed limitations on the amount of hours that a trucker may operate his/her truck. These rules were established to uphold safety, in hopes to avoid potential driver fatigue, which is one of the many causes for truck accidents on the roads today.
Q: Is the investigation of a truck accident vital to the case?
A: Yes. In fact, it is crucial that a thorough investigation is carried out to fully understand the persons or entities that are at fault for the truck accident.
Q: What type of compensation can one recover if involved in a truck accident where another individual was at fault?
A: Truck accident victims can recover damages for pain and suffering, medical bills and expenses, current loss of wages as well as future earnings if disabled. If a loved one was unfortunately lost in a truck accident, family members may be able to recover loss of companionship and parenting, loss of financial assistance, and medical as well as funeral expenses.
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