Trucking Accidents
Louisiana Truck Accident LawyersTruckers and trucking companies are required to comply with federal and state safety regulations. When people and companies are negligent, innocent people may be injured. At Kleinpeter & Schwartzberg, LLC, our experienced attorneys have been representing individuals and families affected by truck accidents since 1976. A large truck weighs over 10,000 pounds. Due to their size, a crash involving a semi truck is more likely to result in serious injury and wrongful death than a car crash or collision. Contact an attorney from our firm, if you or someone you love has been injured or involved in a fatal trucking accident. Many different factors contribute to a truck accident or 18 wheeler wreck, including:
Call an Experienced Attorney as Soon as Possible After the Accident Why is it crucial to call a lawyer as soon as you can after the accident? Important evidence must be collected from the scene of a truck or 18-wheeler crash, witness statements must be taken, and evidence must be obtained from the truck. As time passes, this evidence can be "misplaced" or destroyed. Evidence includes pictures, witness interviews, driver's logs, and black boxes. Additionally, the trucking company's insurance company will begin their investigation immediately. Call our firm toll free at 1-800-548-6130 to ensure that evidence is preserved. Chemical Spills Can Cause Burns in Addition to Other Serious Injuries Louisiana has the highest concentration of oil refineries in the United States. Large trucks carrying hazardous cargo pose serious dangers to the drivers sharing the road. Hazardous waste spills, chemical spills, and leaking chemicals cause fires and burns in addition to other injuries. Evidence in these accidents will include information gathered in Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), OSHA, and Louisiana HAZMAT unit investigations. We handle many different types of accident cases that arise in the Baton Rouge transportation hub area. Contact us today and schedule your free consultation with a knowledgeable lawyer. To learn more about truck accident issues, please review our Trucking Accidents Information Center . |
