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Natchitoches Truck Accident Lawyer

Transport-trailers and other large commercial vehicles deliver many different products and materials in Natchitoches, and throughout Louisiana. Although these vehicles provide an important service, they are also some of the most dangerous on the road. Trucks are extremely large and heavy, weighing up to 80,0000 pounds when they are fully loaded. When they are involved in an accident, the results are some of the most catastrophic. Below, our Natchitoches truck accident lawyer outlines the most common causes of these collisions, resulting injuries, and how you can claim the full settlement you deserve.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

As with other auto accidents, a crash involving a semi-truck can occur due to the slightest act of negligence. Some of the most common causes of truck accidents are as follows:

Impaired driving: Truckers spend very long hours on the road. They sometimes believe that using alcohol or drugs can help keep them alert so they can make their deliveries on time.
Speeding: Commercial trucks already take longer to slow down and stop, due to their immense size. Speeding does not only make this worse and cause accidents, but it also increases the severity of them.
Truck driver fatigue: Again, due to the fact that truckers drive for long periods of time, it is natural that they become very tired. There are federal regulations in place to prevent trucker fatigue, but truck drivers and trucking companies do not always comply with them.
Distracted driving: Truck drivers are responsible for operating many systems within their vehicle. They may also talk to other truckers over the radio, or eat and drink while driving so they can cover more miles. All of these distractions and more can easily result in a crash.
Blind spot accidents: The blind spots on tractor-trailers are very large and they exist on the sides, front, and back of the truck. Still, truckers are expected to know how to properly check their blind spots so no one becomes hurt.

Injuries After a Truck Accident are Severe

Any accident on the road can cause very severe injuries. When a truck that is approximately 70 feet long and 13 feet tall is involved in a crash, though, the injuries are much more catastrophic. Some of the most common types of injuries in truck accidents include:

Back injuries
Neck injuries
Broken bones
Head injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
Internal injuries
Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
Amputations
Severe burns

When you have suffered any of the above injuries due to another party’s negligence, you should not be responsible for shouldering the financial burden they impose. It is important to speak to an attorney about filing a claim for financial compensation for your physical injuries and any other loss you suffered.

Call Our Truck Accident Lawyer in Natchitoches First

Truck accidents can cause some of the most extensive injuries. At Rice & Kendig, LLC, our Natchitoches truck accident lawyer can accurately value your claim, determine who is liable for your crash, and provide the legal advice you need that will allow you to obtain the maximum settlement you are entitled to. Call us today or fill out our online form to schedule a free review of your case and to learn more about how we can help.

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