TRUCKING ACCIDENTS
A crash with a large commercial truck is the stuff of nightmares. Unlike accidents involving passenger vehicles, the scale of damage with 18-wheelers is massive. These accidents cause much more property damage. They also have higher rates of severe injuries, fatalities, and are more likely to involve multiple cars.
Trucking accidents have more red tape than wrecks with passenger vehicles. By law, truckers and trucking companies have to follow certain state and federal regulations. As such much of the evidence used in legal proceedings comes from logs and papers that these companies keep. A competent Covington trunk accident lawyer knows which documents to look for. This type of data helps us establish fault and build a better legal case for you.
DO YOU NEED A LAWYER?
After a truck accident, you’re probably trying to heal from your injuries. Maybe you’re caring for a family member who was hurt in a wreck. It can be challenging to think about your legal options in that situation. People from many walks of life get injured or have losses from trucking accidents. Here are a few examples:
- Bicyclists
- Other truck drivers
- Car drivers and their passengers
- Pedestrians
- Property owners
The truck accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Clayton Burgess try to accommodate our clients as much as possible. We have a physical office in Baton Rouge, as well as 7 other locations across Louisiana. Sometimes injured people can’t make it to our office or are in too much pain to sit or stand. We aim to make this process as comfortable for you as we can.
CAR ACCIDENTS IN COVINGTON
ILouisiana has about 3 million licensed drivers at any given time. We probably don’t have to tell you a lot of them aren’t the best drivers. Or that our roads are in notably poor condition compared to other states. It’s easy to disparage these things out of hand, but they have real-life consequences. Careless drivers can lead to serious accidents. We like to think of ourselves as safe drivers, but we have no control of the negligent behavior of other motorists.
Some types of bad driving lead to more accidents than others. The most common types of risky behavior are:
When you’ve been in an accident caused by another driver’s carelessness, you do have options. You can make a personal injury claim to sue the negligent party for compensation.
WHEN SHOULD I TALK TO AN ATTORNEY?
A serious car accident can be an overwhelming experience. You have your own injuries to cope with and are trying to stay on top of your bills. Then there’s the damage to your car. You’re never sure if the insurance amount you’ve been awarded is really enough to pay for all the repairs. Maybe you’ve been denied any insurance payout at all.
Insurance companies are tricky to deal with. The larger the amount of damage from the accident, the warier of insurance companies you have to be. Some companies will act in bad faith and refuse to honor your claim outright. Others will try to take advantage of your stress and confusion. Always be mindful of what you discuss with insurance providers when making a claim. Some will steer the conversation in a way to pay you less money or to deny a claim outright.
With all this to deal with, filing a legal claim seems like a good idea. But where should you start? Reach out to the car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of L. Clayton Burgess. We’ll discuss your case with you and help you decide if it should be taken to court.
WHAT COUNTS AS A PERSONAL INJURY?
Personal injury law covers many different types of cases. They can be from auto accidents involving cars, trucks, or motorcycles. They might also be medical-related claims like malpractice or elder abuse in a nursing home. There are also types of personal injuries that happen in workplaces or on other people’s property.
The main factor to consider is personal negligence. If you were injured because of someone else’s carelessness, and not because of your own fault, you have legal rights to compensation. Compensation can take the form of a variety of things. It’s a way of assigning a monetary value to losses. Here are a few common types of compensation:
- lost wages
- loss of future earning capacity
- medical expenses
- property damages
- pain & suffering
DO I NEED A COVINGTON PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY?
All accidents are unique, and you want a personal injury lawyer who will approach your case with care and consideration. The Law Offices of L. Clayton Burgess will talk with you one on one to best understand your case. A documented and detailed account of your case is your best way to get compensation.
WORKER’S COMPENSATION IN COVINGTON
Most minor accident claims are processed by employers with little resistance. Large claims are where they tend to dig their heels in. This is because major injuries often require long-term disability payments.
Workers who get seriously injured at work often find themselves with more than one problem:
- emotional stress
- long-term injuries
- lost wages
- medical treatments
WHEN TO FIND A LAWYER
Not all workplace accidents are serious enough to warrant a lawsuit. To be eligible for a lawsuit, an accident must have an element of negligence. This usually means that your workplace didn’t follow safety protocol or knew your work environment was unsafe.
There’s also the situation that arises when the negligence wasn’t done by your employer. Sometimes a person or another company is responsible for the events that lead to your injury. In these cases, you may be able to get worker’s compensation from your employer and sue the third party for negligence.
