TRUCKING CRASHES
Commercial trucks, also known as 18-wheelers and tractor-trailers, can present a big danger on Louisiana roads. Part of the reason they are so dangerous is because of their size—the legal weight of an 18-wheeler can be as high as 80,000 lbs., while the average automobile is only approximately 5,000 lbs. This means that when a tractor-trailer and a passenger car collide, the passenger car often doesn’t even stand a chance. In fact, even the federal government considers the trucking industry to be different from regular passenger cars, so it has established special laws through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to regulate trucks and truck drivers.
All of these things mean that trucking casualty cases can result in very serious, catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injury, neck injury, lower back problems, or even death. Serious injuries require immediate, and often expensive, medical treatment. Truck crash victims may also have a claim for money for their pain and suffering. If you’ve been in a trucking accident, we can help you handle the aftermath.
Baer Law has a proven track record of handling trucking cases. We know the ins and outs of how to handle these cases and have recovered millions of dollars for truck crash victims because of our experience and detailed knowledge of the special trucking laws. Let our knowledgeable team work for you to handle your case.