The difference in size, height, and weight between an oversized truck and a smaller vehicle can leave the vehicle occupants with severe—potentially life-threatening—injuries. If you or someone you love was in a truck accident, our Metairie personal injury lawyer can help you obtain fair and appropriate financial compensation.
Our law firm is passionate about pursuing damages for victims of 18-wheeler and other heavy truck accidents. While you focus on healing, our Metairie truck accident lawyer will focus on your financial recovery. Contact our consultation team at Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers today to learn how hard we fight for you.
Our Truck Accident Attorney Will Carefully Assess Your Financial Recovery
You are entitled to compensation for the costs you incur for a negligence-based truck crash. The value of your case depends on many different factors, so create a detailed list of your recoverable damages, including the following:
- Past, current and future medical bills
- Prescriptions and medical devices
- Past, current and future lost income
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Vehicle damage or destruction
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional anguish
Did a family member die in a truck accident? Your family has our deepest condolences and commitment to providing compassionate, responsive legal support when you need it most. We will pursue wrongful death damages, typically including loss of financial support, household services, consortium, care, and companionship.
You Could Have Only One Year to Meet Louisiana’s Statute of Limitations
State law limits your time to file a civil lawsuit against the at-fault party. The statute of limitations generally gives you:
- One year to file your personal injury lawsuit, according to Louisiana Civil Code § 3492
- One year to file your wrongful death lawsuit, according to Louisiana Civil Code § 2315.2
Our truck accident attorney will clarify the statute of limitations and how it applies to your case.
How Our Truck Accident Team Supports Your Right to Compensation
When we file your insurance claim and lawsuit, we establish negligence and identify the at-fault parties that owe you compensation. To do that, we prove the legal elements of negligence—duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
Potentially Liable Parties in Your Metairie Truck Accident Claim
18-wheeler accidents can be far more difficult to handle than car accident cases since they could involve more than one at-fault party. Financial liability could belong to:
- The truck driver or company
- The truck’s manufacturer
- Truck parts manufacturers
- The cargo loading company
- Truck maintenance facility
A government or parish municipal agency could also bear liability if road conditions, faulty traffic signs, or inadequate markings caused or contributed to the accident. Our investigative team will assign liability and identify the at-fault parties’ insurance companies.
Evidence We Compile to Support the Cause and Cost of Your Truck Accident
The Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers team understands the importance of a comprehensive case file. The one we build for you will identify the at-fault party and document their negligent actions with the following evidence:
- Police report describing the accident
- Medical records describing your injuries
- Lay and expert witness statements
- Copies of applicable insurance policies
- Accident scene and injury photos and video
Additional evidence proving the value of your post-accident expenses and losses includes medical bills, employment records, and property repair or replacement estimates.
We handle evidence collection for you. Contact our consultation team to learn more about how our truck accident lawyer compiles evidence in your Metairie case.
Our Truck Accident Lawyer Will Deal With the Insurance Company on Your Behalf
When our law firm represents you, our promise to you is to help you achieve the best possible physical recovery and fight for the best financial outcome. To strengthen and support your case, we will:
- Investigate the details of your accident.
- Assess the value of your damages.
- Consult relevant expert witnesses.
- Identify and interview accident witnesses.
- Clarify Louisiana’s personal injury laws.
- Work in conjunction with your medical team.
- Negotiate a financial settlement on your behalf.
Truck accident cases like yours rarely go to court. Thus, we will fight hard to resolve yours with a settlement but will not hesitate to represent you in court if necessary.
See Why Previous Clients Recommend Our Results-Driven Law Firm
When clients we represented in the past share their experiences with our service-oriented law firm, they say:
- “I was constantly informed of every step he took … I was never uninformed. I was so taken by that that I felt so secure in what was going on with my case. I had no question I was in the best hands.” — Sharon (Truck Accident Client)
- “Poolson | Oden is a law firm that is committed to serving people… they will ensure that your case is in the right hands and consistently managed. If you’re looking for attorneys who care about YOU – Danny and Carisa will take care of you.” — Ashlee Schneider
Find additional reviews on our testimonials page and read what our satisfied clients say in their own words.
It Costs Nothing Out of Your Pocket to Hire Our Truck Accident Lawyer
Our law firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing out of pocket. Instead, we cover all the costs associated with building your case and are only compensated if we recover damages for you. If you don’t get paid, you owe us nothing.
Get Your Free Truck Accident Consultation Today
If you or a loved one sustained severe injuries in a recent truck accident, our Metairie truck accident lawyer will take on the insurance company on your behalf. Our law firm will fight for the financial compensation you need to start rebuilding your life.
Get started now by contacting our consultation team at Poolson | Oden Injury Lawyers today.
