# Alexandria *Truck Accident Attorney*

A commercial truck crash can quickly leave you out of work and with mounting bills, while the trucking company’s legal team is already working against you. Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers has fought for Central Louisiana families in these situations since the 1970s. Our Alexandria truck accident lawyers take on insurers so you can focus on recovering.

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## Cases

## Real Recoveries for ‍*Alexandria Families*

- **[$900,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/mansfield-roadway-obstruction-900k-settlement)** — Motor Vehicle Accident: A truck towing a large piece of equipment blocked a rural roadway, leading to a collision that left our client with rib and ankle fractures.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/18-wheeler-wrongful-death-1m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: A series of truck collisions on a rural roadway resulted in catastrophic injuries and the wrongful death of our client.
- **[$900,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/oilfield-truck-accident-900k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: Clients were rear-ended by an oilfield service truck, resulting in shoulder and wrist injuries and the aggravation of a hernia.
- **[$755,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/rear-end-collision-755k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A distracted driver failed to stop for our client’s vehicle, causing injuries, including sacroiliac joint dysfunction and post-concussion syndrome.
- **[$650,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/shreveport-trip-and-fall-650k-settlement)** — Trip and Fall: A caterer suffered major shoulder and knee injuries requiring surgery after tripping over a loose board that the facility had failed to repair.
- **[$826,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/haughton-rear-end-accident-826k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A client was rear-ended in Haughton by a distracted driver, resulting in herniated discs and central stenosis.
- **[$675,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/desoto-parish-distracted-driver-675k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: Our client sustained spinal injuries and chronic headaches after being rear-ended by a distracted driver in Desoto Parish.
- **[$850,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/shreveport-rear-end-accident-850k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: A driver’s failure to yield on LA 3132 led to a high-impact rear-end collision, causing the client to suffer multi-level disc disease and chronic pain.
- **[$2,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-tire-defect-2m-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An 18-wheeler driver suffered severe facial and internal injuries after a defective tire blew out, causing the truck to flip several times.
- **[$2,700,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/slip-and-fall-head-injury-2-7m-settlement)** — Slip and Fall: A client suffered a head injury after slipping on unattended mop water in a facility that failed to post warning signs.
- **[$16,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/wrongful-death-18-wheeler-16m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: A tragic head-on collision caused by a speeding 18-wheeler resulted in the wrongful death of a mother and great-grandmother and injuries to an infant.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/premises-liability-roadway-collapse-1m-settlement)** — Premises Liability: The client was a passenger in a vehicle when the roadway suddenly collapsed, causing vertebral compression fractures and significant PTSD.
- **[$2,150,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/wrongful-death-2-15m-settlement)** — Wrongful Death: The client suffered fatal injuries when the defendant ran a stop sign, causing a collision that resulted in multiple broken bones and severe head trauma.
- **$1,600,000** — Truck Accidents: Former sheriff's deputy, age 72, was rear-ended by a heavy-duty work truck, aggravating a degenerative neck problem.
- **[$1,275,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-collision-1-275m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client was a passenger when another driver ran a stop sign, causing a t-bone collision resulting in a broken femur requiring surgery.
- **[$750,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-accident-750k-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An 18-wheeler lost power and rolled back into the client's vehicle, aggravating a pre-existing lower back injury.
- **[$2,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-2m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client's pre-existing Chiari malformation was aggravated in a rear-end collision, requiring a posterior craniotomy.
- **[$650,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-distracted-driver-collision-650k-settlement)** — Car Accidents: The client was turning into a gas station when struck from behind by a distracted driver, resulting in neck injuries requiring a 2-level cervical fusion.
- **[$465,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/truck-accident-leads-to-neck-surgery-465k-settlement)** — Truck Accidents: An inattentive 18-wheeler driver made an improper turn, causing a collision that aggravated the client's pre-existing neck injury requiring surgery.
- **[$1,000,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/car-accident-collision-1m-settlement)** — Car Accidents: An 84-year-old client suffered multiple injuries when a vehicle turned left in front of her, causing a t-bone collision.
- **[$2,500,000](https://ricekendig.com/results/pedestrian-hit-by-sleeping-driver-2-5m-settlement)** — Pedestrian Accidents: The client was helping a friend load car seats when struck by a driver who fell asleep at the wheel.
- **$987,525** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Logging truck’s failure to yield caused client to suffer fractures in the arm and leg, amputation of 3 toes, and shoulder injuries.
- **$1,000,000** — Premises Liability: Fall at a hotel convention center caused hand, neck, and low back injuries resulting in a 7-year recovery period.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Injuries to back, chest, shoulder, leg and spine requiring surgery.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended sustaining injuries to the neck, back, and knee.
- **$500,000** — Wrongful Death/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was struck and killed during daylight hours while retrieving an item from the highway.
- **$500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was t-boned by a city vehicle sustaining neck and back injuries, TMJ, and headaches that required physical therapy and multiple injections.
- **$504,150** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended causing injuries to the neck and right side of the body. Client’s neck injury required surgery.
- **$545,000** — Cycling/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client on a bicycle was hit by a police patrol car causing brain damage, and injuries to the head, neck, legs, and arm.
- **$550,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended by a big rig causing low back and neck pain; physical recovery and treatment included injections, physical therapy, and counseling.
- **$625,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Head-on collision led to wrist and hand injuries that required surgery, seat belt injuries, pain in the neck, sternum, pelvis, abdomen, shoulder, and back, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- **$650,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: 18-wheeler driver was rear-ended by another 18-wheeler causing headaches and neck injury.
- **$663,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was backed into while on the job at an oil field site. Collision resulted in numerous back and neck injuries requiring surgeries.
- **$665,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision/Wrongful Death: Client went to the aid of a vehicle accident victim and was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.
- **$685,000** — Premises Liability: Client sustained two broken legs from a fall over an unreasonably dangerous tripping hazard.
- **$800,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Head-on collision that left client with back and neck injuries as well as seat belt injuries. Client’s recovery was lengthy and included physical therapy and injections.
- **$800,606** — Motor Vehicle Collision: A defendant driver's unprotected left turn caused a collision, resulting in a severely broken leg requiring surgery, PTSD, loss of independence, and job loss for the client.
- **$950,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: 18-wheeler driver turned left, without the protection of a green arrow, in front of client. The collision caused injuries to the hand, neck, shoulder, low back, hip, foot, ankle, and eye.
- **$950,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was hit by a delivery truck and the vehicle rolled over. Client’s injuries included six broken ribs and a neck injury requiring extensive medical treatment.
- **$987,610** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended multiple times by a big rig causing PTSD, spinal injuries requiring spinal fusion surgery, physical therapy, and counseling.
- **$1,000,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was hit by a commercial vehicle that ran a stop sign. Injuries to the knee, neck, and back requiring interventional pain management.
- **$1,000,000** — 18-Wheeler Collision: Client was rear-ended by a drunk driver of an 18-wheeler causing client to suffer short-term memory loss and injuries to the head, neck, shoulders, and back.
- **$1,151,000** — Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was struck by a vehicle in a gas station parking lot. Client suffered head and brain damage resulting in memory loss.
- **$1,250,000** — Wrongful Death: Client’s husband died due to a logging truck running a red light.
- **$1,375,000** — Pedestrian/Motor Vehicle Collision: Client sustained injuries to head, leg and wrist. Client’s broken leg required surgery. In addition, client sought treatment with a neurologist for his head injury and cognitive issues.
- **$5,100,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client’s motorcycle was hit by a car leaving him in the ICU with facial injuries, arm injuries, and amputation of one leg.
- **$1,996,460** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was rear-ended while sitting at a stop sign. Neck and back injuries resulting in headaches and disability. Neck injury required surgery.
- **$1,855,500** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Defendant driver’s failure to stop at a stop sign caused a collision injuring the client’s leg and ankle (required surgery), knee, hip, back, and chest. The airbags deployed, causing airbag injuries.
- **$1,500,000** — Motor Vehicle Collision: Client was hit head-on by a delivery truck sustaining injuries to the knee, hand, neck, and back. Neck injury required surgery.
- **$1,400,000** — Workplace Injury: A piece of loading equipment fell on client causing spinal injuries resulting in partial disability.

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- Super Lawyers
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## Common Causes of Truck Accidents on Alexandria's Roads

Whatever set your crash in motion, our Alexandria truck accident attorneys will find it. We review every record, every log, and every regulation the carrier was required to follow.

- ### Hours-of-Service Violations
  Drivers who falsify logs or skip mandatory rest breaks to meet delivery deadlines create dangerous conditions on I-49 and surrounding roads. We pull ELD records and GPS data to expose those violations.
- ### Distracted Operation
  A phone check, a GPS adjustment, or as simple as adjusting the radio, all causing mere seconds of inattention behind the wheel of a loaded 18-wheeler, can be fatal. We subpoena cell records and dash cam footage to document what the driver was doing.
- ### Deferred Maintenance
  [FMCSA rules](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/driver-safety/commercial-motor-vehicle-safety-inspection-maintenance-and-repair) require regular inspection of brakes, tires, and steering systems. Carriers that skip those checks to keep trucks rolling put everyone at risk. Maintenance histories tell us exactly where they cut corners.
- ### Cargo Loading Failures
  An improperly loaded trailer can shift while speeding down the highway, destabilizing a vehicle that weighs up to 80,000 pounds. We work with industry professionals to analyze weight logs and securement practices.
- ### Impaired Operation
  Alcohol, illegal substances, or impairing prescription drugs have no place behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle. We pursue claims against both the driver and the carrier for failing to enforce the federal screening protocols.
- ### Reckless Speed
  A fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at highway speed needs nearly twice the stopping distance of a passenger car. Drivers who speed or tailgate on I-49 and Highway 28 give themselves no margin for error and no excuse when someone gets hurt.

## Injuries Truck Accident Victims in Alexandria Face

Commercial vehicle crashes can cause injuries that bear little resemblance to those from a typical car accident. At Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers, we've represented clients dealing with:

- Whiplash and neck injuries:
  Long-lasting pain and restricted mobility following violent cervical impact.
- Back and spinal cord injuries:
  Herniated discs, nerve compression, and paralysis that alter a person's entire life trajectory.
- Head injuries and concussions:
  Persistent headaches, cognitive fog, and memory problems that don't resolve on their own.
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI):
  Permanent cognitive changes requiring lifelong care and support.
- Internal organ damage:
  Emergency surgery for life-threatening trauma to the liver, kidneys, or lungs.
- Facial injuries and scarring:
  Permanent physical changes that deserve full recognition in your claim.
- Broken bones and fractures:
  Shattered limbs and ribs that require surgical hardware and lengthy rehabilitation.
- Psychological trauma and PTSD:
  Anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress with real, documentable costs.

Our attorneys account for every current and future cost, including medical care, lost income, and long-term rehabilitation, to make sure nothing is left out of your settlement.

## Your First Moves After a Truck Crash in Alexandria

The actions you take in the first hours directly affect both your health and your legal claim.

### Treatment First — Even Without Obvious Pain

Internal injuries and soft-tissue damage often produce no immediate symptoms. A same-day medical exam creates the documentation that ties your injuries to the crash. A gap in the initial treatment can be exploited by insurers if given the chance.

### Lock Down the Physical Evidence

Photograph vehicle positions, skid marks, road conditions, and visible injuries before anything moves. Get names and contact details from witnesses on the scene. Once the truck pulls away and the road clears, that evidence is gone.

### Your Statement Is Not Their Business

The adjuster's first call is a tactic. Recorded statements and fast settlement offers serve the carrier's interests, not yours. Speak to our experienced Alexandria truck accident attorneys before you respond to anything they send.

### Let Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers Take It from Here

Black box and ELD data can be overwritten within days. Our 18-wheeler accident lawyers in Alexandria, LA act immediately, ensuring the trucking company preserves electronic data and records, takes over communications with insurers, and builds a case that holds up under pressure.

## Truck Accident Compensation You Can Get

A serious crash creates financial losses that extend far beyond the immediate medical bills. We pursue every available category of recovery:

- Medical expenses:
  Emergency treatment, surgery, hospitalization, specialist care, and all future rehabilitation.
- Lost wages:
  Income already missed and projected future earning capacity if your injuries limit your return to work.
- Pain and suffering:
  The physical toll and daily impact of your injuries on your quality of life.
- Property damage:
  Repair or fair market replacement of your vehicle.
- Wrongful death:
  Funeral costs, loss of financial support, and the lasting impact on surviving family members.

We don't calculate what you've lost today. We account for the full cost of what comes next.

## Louisiana Laws That Govern Your Case

Before you accept any offer or sign anything, understand the legal framework that determines what you're actually owed.

### What the FMCSA Requires of Every Carrier

Commercial trucks crossing Rapides Parish must comply with [Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations) on hours of service, vehicle maintenance, cargo securement, and driver qualifications. When carriers break those rules, and a crash follows, those violations become evidence of negligence in your case.

### How Fault Is Divided Under Louisiana Law

As of **January 1, 2026**, Louisiana uses a modified comparative fault standard. If your share of responsibility reaches 51% or more, you recover nothing. Below that mark, your award is reduced by your exact percentage of fault. We build the case that keeps that percentage squarely on the carrier.

### Louisiana's Filing Deadline

For crashes on or after **July 1, 2024**, you have [two years](https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=1386443) to file. Accidents before that date fall under the old one-year rule. Waiting is never a good idea because the sooner we get involved, the stronger your case and the better chance of getting full compensation.

### Policy Limits and Who Else May Owe You

Federal law sets minimum liability coverage for general freight carriers at [$750,000](https://ricekendig.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Financial-Responsibility-Study.pdf). This requirement increases to $1,000,000 for oil transport and up to $5,000,000 for certain hazardous materials (e.g., explosives, hazardous waste). Responsibility may also extend to the carrier's maintenance contractor, the cargo loading company, or a parts manufacturer. We identify every party whose conduct contributed to your injuries.

Talk to an Experienced Alexandria *Truck Accident Attorney*

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## Real Feedback *from Real Families*

- They were there to support me all the way. Even when I wanted to give up, honestly.
- I genuinely feel like Rice & Kendig had my best interest at heart and they made sure that nothing was left out.
- I knew that they would take care of us, and I would definitely recommend them to anybody.
- Rice & Kendig are very good at seeing what the weakness in our case is and what the strength is and developing both sides of the case.
- They take great care of you. They care, and they make sure that you get what you need, they make sure that you're okay.
- I suggest Rice & Kendig if you want someone who cares about you and your situation.
- They did such a good job fighting for us and not dragging it on... Thanks to Rice & Kendig, the matter was over within a year.
- He called me every day, made sure I was okay... he was just perfect. You couldn't ask for a better attorney.
- They took care of us right away. They were loving.

## BENEFITS

## What Sets Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers Apart ‍*for Alexandria Truck Accident Cases*

Central Louisiana clients come to us because we don't outsource the hard work or chase quick settlements.

- **A Track Record Built in Louisiana Courtrooms**: Every case we take gets prepared for trial. Insurance carriers know which firms actually go to court, and our reputation precedes us. Rice & Kendig has been doing it since the 1970s. That history moves settlement negotiations in a way that other law firms could not do.
- **Same Experienced Attorney from First Call to Final Check**: When you call us, a senior attorney answers. That same attorney manages your claim from the first conversation to final resolution. No reassignments, no junior associates running point on decisions that affect your life.
- **We Go After the Records Before They Vanish**: Black box data, ELD logs, driver qualification files, and maintenance histories are time-sensitive. We secure them immediately with legal preservation demands, before the carrier's team can bury anything.
- **Fifty Years in Rapides Parish Courts**: National firms learn about your local legal environment from a distance. Rice & Kendig has been practicing in these courts for generations. We know the judges, the procedures, and what actually moves a case forward in Central Louisiana.
- **Full Legal Services in English and Spanish**: Our team handles every aspect of your case in English and Spanish. Bilingual families across Alexandria and Rapides Parish get the same level of representation as any other client.
- **You Owe Us Nothing Until We Win**: Our contingency fee structure means there is no financial barrier to hiring us. We advance all case costs and collect only when we recover money for you.

## Your Local Advocates

## Alexandria Families and Neighbors ‍*We're Proud to Serve*

Rice & Kendig represents truck accident victims and personal injury clients throughout Rapides Parish and Central Louisiana, including:

- Pineville
- Ball
- Tioga
- Woodworth
- Lecompte
- Boyce

## Your Story Deserves to Be Heard

## Your Free Consultation Is One Call Away

When a truck accident leaves you hurt and overwhelmed, the carrier's legal team is already at work. Our Alexandria truck and 18-wheeler accident lawyers have spent over 50 years helping Louisiana families stand up to big carriers and win. Call now for your free consultation.

## FAQ

## Alexandria Truck Accident ‍*FAQ*

### Can the trucking company be held responsible if their driver caused my crash?

**Yes** — and in many cases, the company carries more liability than the driver. Carriers can be held accountable for negligent hiring, failure to enforce federal safety rules, and pressuring drivers to exceed legal driving hours. We investigate both the driver's conduct and the company's practices.

### What evidence gets destroyed fastest after a truck crash?

**Electronic data disappears first.** A truck's event data recorder stores only a short window of pre-crash information, which is overwritten. Dash cam footage and ELD logs carry the same urgency. Getting an attorney involved quickly is the only way to place a legal hold on that data before it is gone.

### Does it matter that a delivery company like FedEx or Amazon was involved?

**It complicates the claim.** Delivery carriers frequently use independent contractors to limit their direct liability. Our trucking accident attorney in Alexandria investigates the full employment-and-contractor structure to identify which entities, and which insurance policies, actually cover your injuries.

### How does FMCSA non-compliance affect what I can recover?

Federal safety violations are direct evidence of negligence in a civil case. When a carrier falsifies logs, skips mandatory inspections, or runs an overweight load, those violations strengthen your claim and can affect both the compensation available and your position at trial.

### What if I were partly at fault for the crash?

Louisiana's modified comparative fault rule still allows you to recover as long as your share of fault is 50% or less. Your award is reduced in proportion to your responsibility. We push back on inflated fault assignments using crash reconstruction data and the physical evidence from the scene.

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