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Can Driver Negligence Cause a Truck Accident?

Such is the size of the average truck you find on the road nowadays that rarely is a collision involving them of minor consequence. Trucks, with their tons of equipment and cargo, can cause catastrophic injuries and damages to anyone else on the road. 

When the carelessness of another driver leads to your injuries in an accident, you have every right to file a claim to recover financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and related damages. 

Contact a truck accident lawyer from Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers, who can review your case for free right away. 

When Can a Truck Driver Be Liable for Your Injuries?

It’s important to understand that not every accident occurring on Louisiana’s roads and highways is the result of negligence. Sometimes, an accident can simply be caused by inclement weather, acts of God, or other things that go beyond the control of the driver or the victim. 

Other times, however, another driver can be directly or indirectly responsible for your injuries and damages by virtue of their own actions or decisions. 

Some examples of negligent acts that can causes truck accidents include:

  • Distracted Driving – Changing the song on your Spotify or charting a new course on the map application are never valid excuses for driving while distracted. For that matter, neither are sending a text, answering a phone call, or doing anything else that distracts you from the task at hand: driving safely. 
  • Drowsy Driving – Truck drivers work long hours on the road. Sometimes, despite their best efforts, it’s possible for them to become tired or even doze off behind the wheel—often to disastrous effect. When it happens, there’s no excuse: A truck driver should know better than to allow themselves to drive tired. 
  • Driving Too Many Hours – Federal regulations exist to limit the amount of hours that a truck driver can go each day and how much time they must take in between shifts. When the driver surpasses these limits, the company or the driver could be held liable for your injuries. 
  • Driving Drunk, Breaking Traffic Laws – If a truck driver breaks any sort of laws of the road, such as by speeding or drinking and driving, they could be held liable for the damages they cause to other drivers in a wreck. 

Statute of Limitations on Truck Accident Claims in Louisiana 

Another important point to keep in mind is the timing for understanding when a truck driver can be held responsible for your injuries. Filing a claim for your truck accident injuries is a time-sensitive issue. 

In fact, because of the state’s general prohibition on civil recovery a year after the date of the action, it’s important to contact a truck accident lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that you are not barred from recovering a settlement for the accident. 

Consult a Truck Accident Lawyer for Free

When a truck driver causes you injuries, it’s up to you to take action if you’re going to recover a financial settlement from the responsible parties. You’re not alone, however; a truck accident lawyer from Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers can review your claim for free with no obligations. 

Call our firm at 225-387-2323 or fill out the form below to get started today.