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Louisiana 18-Wheeler Truck Accident Attorneys

Drivers of commercial vehicles are required to have special licenses certifying their qualification to operate them. These are very large vehicles that, if handled improperly, can present an extremely serious threat to the safety of other motorists. Drivers carry the added responsibility of handling their vehicles in a way that guarantees the safety of everyone else on the road.

When truck drivers fail in their responsibility, the resulting accidents can lead to extremely serious injuries to victims, including amputations, severe burns suffered in a fire, back injuries, head injuries, spinal cord injuries and neck or back injuries, just to name a few. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident that was caused by a negligent truck driver, you may be entitled to collect damages for your injuries. Be sure that you speak with a qualified personal injury attorney who knows the law and can help you understand your rights.

More Than 20 Years of Experience on Your Side

Gordon McKernan and the Lafayette truck wreck lawyers at the McKernan Law Firm have been helping clients from Lake Charles to Baton Rouge seek maximum compensation for injuries suffered at the hands of negligent truck drivers. Contact us online or by phone at 877-247-3310 for a free consultation about your truck accident claim.

Our extensive experience in these matters allows us to be much more proactive in our pursuit of a fair settlement in your case. We understand the types of injuries that can happen in these cases, and we know the best approach to identifying all of the parties who may share in the liability for the harm that has come to you. We are prepared to pursue actions against anyone who may have played a part in your injuries, no matter how big the opponent might be.

We have successfully obtained compensation from a variety of parties in trucking accident cases, including the following:

  • The negligent driver
  • The driver's employer
  • The trucking company
  • Manufacturers of defective trucking equipment
  • Negligent truck maintenance companies

Discuss Your Trucking Accident Case With a Lafayette Attorney

Contact our office today to discuss your Lafayette truck crash. You can reach us by phone at 877-247-3310 or send us an e-mail. We offer a free initial consultation and handle every case on a contingency fee basis, which means that you don't pay any fees unless we win compensation for you.

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