Lafayette Lawyer for Truck Accidents and Injuries
Louisiana's interstate system is crammed with tractor-trailer rigs. It is common to be driving next to 18-wheelers. It's a little-known fact that many truck drivers are routinely over-tasked: They do not get enough sleep and are required to work too many hours in a row. Their trucks do not undergo the maintenance they should. It is no surprise that truck driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of truck accidents.
In Louisiana, we know that October through December is the season for sugar cane trucks and dense fog. The combination is not a good one, and in the case of car driver versus sugar cane truck, the car driver usually suffers the loss.
Serious injuries from a truck accident can include crushing injuries, brain or spinal injuries or wrongful death. With nearly 34 years of experience as a lawyer, I have seen almost every kind of personal injury case there is. My investigation of your truck accident will be thorough, and I will give you an honest opinion of what I believe our chances of winning a settlement or trial verdict are. Trucking cases need to be handled differently from a car accident case, and I have the experience it takes.
Drivers Need To Follow Federal Regulations
Truck drivers have federal and state regulations that govern their driving. For example, truck drivers are not allowed to drive for more than 12 hours in a day. When a driver does not follow these rules, accidents may happen.
I will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. You need an attorney who will provide you with the personal service you deserve coupled with the experience you can trust. In the Lafayette area and throughout Louisiana, clients can call Ken DeJean and expect a prompt return phone call. Call 337-235-5294 or contact me online.
