18 Wheeler Accident Attorney in Louisiana and Mississippi

Accidents involving commercial trucks can be catastrophic, causing severe injuries such as head trauma and spinal cord damage. Since 18 wheeler accidents can be so serious, trucking companies are heavily regulated with strict guidelines for truck maintenance, driver behavior and the weight of the cargo. Still, mistakes happen.  If a driver is on a tight deadline or a trucking company has fallen behind on maintenance, a collision can occur with potentially deadly results.  If a truck driver’s negligence has caused harm to you or your family, you may be able to file a claim for your injuries and wage loss.

Experienced Trucking Attorney

An experienced trucking accident attorney will know what evidence to look for when preparing your personal injury claim. Once you contact accident lawyer Thomas V. Alonzo, he will begin gathering the evidence that will be vital to litigating your truck accident suit. Important evidence includes the truck’s speed at the time of the accident and the driver’s log which shows how long a driver has on been on the road without a break.  Cell phone records can be obtained to indicate whether or not the truck driver was talking on the phone at the time of the accident.  Mr. Alonzo will also ask for the truck’s maintenance records which will detail any recent repairs and show the truck’s maintenance schedule.

Successful Truck Accident Verdict

Thomas V. Alonzo litigated a wrongful death claim for a man crushed to death by an 18 wheeler truck in Iberia Parish, Louisiana.  Pre-trial investigation revealed that the negligent truck driver was a drug user, resulting in a substantial jury verdict for the family of the deceased man.

If you or a loved one have been involved in an accident with an 18 wheeler and the truck driver is at fault, contact the Law Firm of Thomas V. Alonzo today at (337) 704-2615 in Lafayette, Louisiana or (601) 944-1980 in Jackson, Mississippi for personal and experienced representation.  All initial consultations are free and you will not pay anything unless you receive a settlement or jury award.