How to Win a Semi-Truck Accident Case in Louisiana
At the McKernan Law Firm in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, our attorneys have established an impressive record of verdicts and settlements for trucking accident victims. We know how to win these cases. However, winning is no simple task. It requires much more than knowledge of tractor-trailer accident laws. It requires experience, creativity, a willingness to fight and more.
Three Elements of a Tractor-Trailer Accident Case
Winning a case does require knowledge of the law. Below is a simplification of three of the primary elements of a truck accident personal injury case.
Naming the defendant: The defendant is the party that we are alleging was responsible for the accident. There is no rule saying there can only be one defendant per case. In fact, the more defendants we can name, the greater our chances of maximizing your compensation. In truck accidents, the truck driver may be the obvious target, but not the only target. We may also take action against the trucking company, contractors and other parties.
Proving negligence: In order to succeed, we must be able to prove that the defendant was negligent. There are essentially three pieces of this puzzle. First, we must show that the defendant owed the accident victim a duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid the injury. Second, we must show that the defendant failed to exercise that care. Third, we must show that the defendant's failure to exercise reasonable care caused the injury.
Establishing damages: The term damages refers to the physical, emotional and financial losses suffered because of the trucking accident. Establishing damages requires great care. While it may be fairly straightforward to put a monetary value to lost wages and medical bills, determining the value of pain and suffering, emotional distress and scarring is no simple task.
Get Gordon! Get It Done!
The laws that apply are intricate. Do not attempt to understand them yourself. Gordon McKernan and the McKernan Law Firm are here to make certain your case is handled properly and you get maximum compensation. Call 877-247-3310 or contact Gordon McKernan online for a free consultation with Baton Rouge vehicle accident lawyers. There are no up-front costs to you or any fees whatsoever unless we win your case.
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