Commercial truck accident claims are very different from most car accident cases. The trucking industry is governed by important state and federal regulations.
Additionally, insurance coverage in trucking accident claims is usually much higher, so much more is at stake for insurance companies and defense attorneys. Truck accidents often involve multiple parties and numerous defense attorneys and insurance companies.
If you have been injured in a commercial truck accident, you need the help of an experienced truck accident attorney to help you recover maximum compensation for your damages.
Schedule a free consultation with one of our commercial truck accident attorneys by calling (225) 999-1111 or visiting our contact page.
Why You Need Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys
- Our attorneys have decades of combined experience protecting the rights of truck accident injury victims.
- We have recovered numerous multi-million dollar awards and settlements for our truck accident injury clients.
- We pay all costs to pursue your claim, and you pay nothing until we win for you.
- We are dedicated to your success and genuinely care about your well-being.
- We won’t take your case unless we believe it has merit and we can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
How Federal Trucking Regulations Affect Your Truck Accident Injury Case
All commercial truck drivers are required to follow the federal and state laws applicable to truck drivers. The federal regulations were created by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to help keep motorists safe.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has also established regulations that help keep trucks safe on our highways.
Some regulations limit the number of hours a truck driver can drive without a break to help ensure they are alert behind the wheel. Other regulations govern trucks and trucking companies.
Violations of these regulations can help establish liability and greatly impact your chances of a successful outcome.
Our attorneys often consult experts in commercial truck accident cases. When there are trucking regulation violations, an expert can more easily explain the cause and liability for the accident.
It can be easier to establish that the trucking company or driver was negligent if they have violated the safety regulations.
Some Federal Trucking Regulations That Could Impact Your Claim
- Drivers must have a commercial driver’s license to drive a big truck.
- Commercial truck drivers must be at least 21 years old.
- Commercial truck drivers can not drive more than eight hours without taking a break and can not exceed eleven hours of driving after being off duty for ten hours.
- Drivers must conduct inspections of their trucks and equipment daily and document any problems they find in a log.
- Employers of truck drivers must administer road tests and must check an applicant truck driver’s driving record for at least the last three years.
- Employers must conduct a background check on all drivers and must conduct an annual review.
If a driver or trucking company violates any of these regulations, they may be fined. If an accident occurs related to these violations, it helps establish the liability of the driver, employer, owner, or maintenance person of the truck.
How an Experienced Louisiana Truck Accident Attorney Can Help You Recover Maximum Compensation
- A Louisiana truck accident injury attorney has the experience and deep understanding of federal and state trucking laws relevant to winning your case.
- They know how to investigate truck accidents to determine their causes, liable parties, and violations of federal law.
- They can help accurately value your damages to help ensure you reach a fair settlement or achieve a fair award for your claim.
- They greatly increase your chances of recovering maximum compensation.
Schedule a Free Consultation With an Experienced Louisiana Truck Accident Injury Attorney
At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, our truck accident injury lawyers have the experience, resources, and skills necessary to help you recover maximum compensation for your damages.
You can schedule a free consultation with us by calling (225) 999-1111 or by visiting our contact page.