Baton Rouge and Lafayette Trucking Accidents Attorney
Some truckers drive like they own the road. Who's going to argue with a 40-ton tractor trailer? We're not saying all truck drivers are arrogant and careless, but those who operate without regard for safety are often responsible for traffic accidents, and it is other motorists who pay the price. On average, 100 people are killed and another 3,000 are injured in trucking accidents each year in Louisiana alone.
Gordon McKernan and McKernan Law Firm have a long history of holding truck drivers accountable for the mayhem resulting from their negligence. We have recovered eight-figure verdicts and settlements for trucking accidents resulting in catastrophic injuries and fatalities.
Trial lawyer Gordon McKernan and his legal team represent truck crash victims and families in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lafayette and throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Contact us online or toll free at 877-247-3310 for a free consultation.
Proving How the Truck Driver Was Negligent
The scene of a truck accident can be chaotic. We prefer to get to the site quickly, knowing that the trucking company will have its own investigators trying to interpret the crash in a way that shifts blame to others. We often work with top professionals such as accident reconstruction specialists and human factors experts to analyze the carnage and re-create what really happened. We're prepared to go to trial if necessary, and there is no cost to you.
We are familiar with the aggressive driving habits and driver errors that contribute to truck crashes:
- Running red lights
- Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
- Tailgating
- Changing lanes without signaling
- Texting or talking on a cell phone
- Pulling out into oncoming traffic
- Unsafe passing
- Driving too many hours without rest
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
We research the driving history and criminal background of the driver, as well as the hiring practices of the trucking company. Truckers often say that they are pressured by employers to violate federal regulations and traffic laws to meet deadlines and pick up another load.
Once we establish liability, we work to maximize compensation for our client's hospital bills and future care, lost earnings, lasting disability, and pain and suffering. We are prepared to go all the way to trial if necessary, but there is no cost to you unless we win your case.
Get Gordon! Get It Done!
We understand the great hardships created by a truck crash. We are here for you to help you through this ordeal and we are committed to your rightful compensation. Contact us online or toll free at 877-247-3310 for a free initial consultation with Baton Rouge truck driver negligence attorneys.
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