Truck Accident Lawyer
If you’ve been involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle such as an 18-wheeler, truck, bus, van or automobile, then Morris Bart will work hard to help provide you with compensation for your accident. Due to certain regulations and restrictions, and the quick-acting nature of trucking companies and their adjusters, it is imperative to act fast and seek an experienced truck accident attorney at Morris Bart who can protect your rights and interests.
What can you do if you are involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle? Before contacting an attorney, follow these simple tips that will help protect your rights, and potential compensation, when involved in this type of accident.
- Never drive away from the scene of an auto accident
Even a minor fender bender can cause damage and injury so be sure to stay at the scene of the accident and follow the steps provided below.
- Call the police
Always call the police. A police officer will be able to gather all the necessary information from parties involved to properly document the facts of the accident. By involving the police, you are creating an official record of what has transpired and determine fault. *
* Be sure to provide the necessary information to the police and refrain from making any additional statements until you consult an attorney at Morris Bart.
- Gather information
While the police will gather information from all parties involved, be sure to gather information for your own records as well. Be sure to include the following:
- Names and contact information for all parties involved in the accident (e.g. telephone numbers, address, email address)
- Drivers license and license plate numbers for all parties involved
- Names and contact information from any witnesses to the accident
If you have your camera handy or a camera on your cell phone, take pictures of the vehicles involved and the scene of the accident.
- See a doctor
If you are hurting, we recommend consulting with a licensed medical practitioner to properly document any injuries sustained as a result of your wreck. Relatively minor accidents can result in severe injuries, requiring hospitalization, doctors’ visits, physical therapy and even surgery leaving you with significant medical costs. It is important for you to consult a personal injury attorney like Morris Bart to ensure that you are protecting your rights with regards to these medical expenses.
Injuries often associated with low-impact, rear-end, roll-over and head-on collision car accidents include whip lash, strains, sprains and bruises. In some cases, severe internal injuries may occur.
- Determining who is at fault
Even though you have followed all of the advice listed above, turning to experienced accident attorneys like Morris Bart, who know personal injury law, is key. Contact Morris Bart immediately to determine if you have a case and what your next steps should be. If you don’t act fast, you run the risk of evidence being lost, witnesses disappearing and potentially receiving less compensation for your injuries.
- Negligence
It is imperative to determine if the vehicle was operated in a negligent manner. Morris Bart can help you prove the fault of the truck and we will work hard to get the compensations you deserve for damages such as:
- Lost wages
- Medical expenses
- Funeral expenses
- Property damage
- Non-monetary injuries such as pain and suffering or mental anguish
Louisiana Truck Accident Lawyer
Morris Bart, LLC is one of the largest Plaintiff personal injury law firms in the country. We have a proven track record of getting results for our clients for car accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, offshore accident and personal injury cases, large or small. The attorneys at Morris Bart can offer valuable and necessary legal advice, assist you with your claim and protect your rights. Morris Bart has is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, but also has locations and representation in Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas.
Do you have a case? Click here for your free, personal evaluation of your truck or commercial vehicle accident.
