Many of our readers in Louisiana are used to seeing large trucks on the roads with them when they are on their daily commute. For the most part, the drivers of these large trucks are paying attention to their jobs and are operating the trucks safely. However, there...
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Truck Accidents
Log truck wreck in Louisiana leaves one dead, two others injured
Most people in Louisiana know how devastating a collision between a large truck and a passenger vehicle can be. The sheer size difference can lead to catastrophic results, oftentimes including fatalities and serious injuries. That was exactly the result in a recent...
What are some common questions about truck accidents?
Motor vehicle accidents that involve large trucks can be quite different from those that only involve passenger vehicles. This is due to the massive size difference between a large truck and a smaller vehicle, which can lead to devastating consequences for any drivers...
Severe injuries in a truck accident an almost certainty
Although most people will probably be involved in so-called "fender benders" once or twice in their lives, not everyone will face the life-altering circumstances that come with being involved in a truck accident with a semi or other large vehicle. Truck accidents can...
How truck accidents occur in Louisiana
Thousands of large trucks traverse the highways and roads in Louisiana every day. While most truck drivers are thoroughly qualified to handle these large vehicles and do so with the utmost caution, there are, unfortunately, some who do not. As a result, there are a...
Truck driver causes chain accident, kills 1
It might come as no surprise to many that driving a truck is more difficult than driving most other forms of motor vehicles. This is because of the size and weight of the truck. When braking, it takes more time to stop and when turning, it takes more space and time to...
Trucking hours regulated to avoid truck driver fatigue
As Louisiana residents hurry to and from their destinations on the road, they may see trucks rushing by them on the highways. The trucking industry is tightly regulated by both federal and state regulation, but truck drivers are often still pressured into driving...
Truck accidents and employer liability
The truck driver who is driving the vehicle that may have caused a Louisiana resident's injuries in a truck accident is not behind the wheel only to further his or her own interests. They are usually driving the truck for their employer, which is why the employer may...
Know how the truck accident occurred when pursuing a case
Semi-truck accidents cause thousands of deaths and even more injuries every year in Louisiana and throughout the country. Large trucks, such as semi-trucks and other "big rigs," are capable of causing massive destruction when a truck accident occurs. And, in most...
Truck accident leaves nearby vehicles smoldering
Much is said about the devastation that can be caused when a semi-truck and car collide. The difference between the size of a semi-truck and the size of a car usually means the people in the car are the ones that get severely injured and suffer the most property...