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Ruston Truck Accident Lawyer

A truck accident will leave you feeling physically, emotionally, and financially drained. If a truck driver or trucking company was negligent and you suffered injuries as a result, you may be able to recover financial compensation based on the circumstances of your case. You should not suffer alone and be responsible for paying for your medical bills when you did not cause the crash. Our Ruston truck accident lawyer can speak to the insurer on your behalf so you obtain the full and fair damages you deserve.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Ruston

A truck accident can cause extensive damage to other vehicles and property. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 73 percent of accidents studied involved a commercial truck crashing into at least one other vehicle. The most common causes of truck accidents in Ruston are as follows:

Hazardous or defective road conditions
Mechanical issues
Speeding
Failure to comply with red lights, crosswalk laws, and stop signs
Not checking blind spots properly
Unfamiliar roadways and communities
Truck driver fatigue
Use of drugs or alcohol that alters the truck driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle

Our truck accident lawyer understands the most common causes of these accidents. If someone else was to blame for your injuries, we can prove they are liable for the crash and for paying the compensation you deserve.

Financial Compensation Available After a Truck Accident

Through a truck accident claim, you can recover financial compensation for all of your losses. Financial compensation in personal injury claims is known as damages and the most common types awarded are as follows:

Current and future medical expenses
Lost income if you could not return to work right away
Loss of future income, if you cannot return to the same type of employment in the future
Property damages
Pain and suffering

In certain cases, you may be able to recover other types of non-economic damages, as well. For example, if you lost a loved one in a truck accident, you can file a wrongful death claim to recover losses such as your funeral and burial expenses.

Time Limit on Truck Accident Cases

Although you may have the right to pursue financial compensation after a truck accident, you only have a limited amount of time to do so. The statute of limitations on truck accident claims is one year from the date of the crash. This is not a long time. Before filing, a full investigation must be conducted and evidence must be collected to support your claim. All of this takes time, so it is critical to speak to a lawyer right away. If the statute of limitations expires, you will lose your legal right to obtain compensation.

Our Truck Accident Lawyer in Ruston Can Prove Your Case

At Rice & Kendig, LLC, our Ruston truck accident lawyer can obtain the necessary evidence to prove your case, accurately value your claim, and negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf so you obtain the full damages you deserve. Call us today or contact us online to schedule a free review of your case and to get the legal help you need.

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