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Baton Rouge 18 Wheeler Accident Lawyers

Louisiana Semi Truck Crash Attorney

The smallest mistake by a big-rig truck driver can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, injuries. At the law firm of Lewis & Reed, we provide legal representation to those who have been hurt by the negligence of truck drivers and trucking companies.

To speak with an attorney at our Baton Rouge, Louisiana, law firm about your truck crash needs, call our personal injury law offices at 225-341-5586, or contact us by e-mail.

Truck Accident Representation in Louisiana

Even though truck drivers face pressures to get their delivery to its destination on time, they are still required to abide by certain rules and regulations. At Lewis & Reed, our truck wreck lawyers have an extensive understanding of these rules. We will represent you in all truck-related accidents, including ones involving:

  • 18-wheelers/big rigs
  • Buses
  • Delivery vehicles, including FedEx and UPS
  • Construction equipment, including bulldozers and dump trucks
  • Tractors and other slow moving vehicles
  • Tankers

If you have lost a loved one in a trucking collision, your focus should be on your family, not on worrying about money. That is why we will fight to ensure medical bills and other expenses are paid for by the parties at fault.

18-Wheeler Accidents and Their Causes

Truck crashes can be caused by many different reasons. Sometimes the load in the bed is not properly secured, the brakes have not been properly maintained or tires have not been adequately checked. When improper maintenance occurs, multiple parties may be liable to pay for your damages.

Other times, accidents are caused because the driver is logging too many hours without sleep. It is also a large problem when drivers are taking drugs to stay awake to make long hauls. No matter what reason an accident occurs, we will fight to ensure you are adequately compensated for your losses.

Contact an 18-Wheeler Accident Law Firm

To schedule a free consultation with a Louisiana lawyer at Lewis & Reed about your personal injury damages, call 225-341-5586, or contact us by e-mail.