If you were involved in a truck accident where the driver failed to yield, they could owe you compensation. A Baton Rouge accident lawyer can help you build a case for recovering damages. Call us today at (225) 341-5694 for a free consultation about your case.
When Should You Hire a Lawyer to Represent You?
If the truck driver in your accident was negligent or reckless, you could pursue compensation for your injuries and property damage by filing a claim with the other driver’s insurance company. If you do not get a satisfactory settlement from the insurance company, you could take your case to court.
Morris Bart can put a Baton Rouge failure-to-yield accident lawyer on your side and assist you with the legal aspects of your case. You must prove that the other driver is at fault to win your compensation. You can find ways to prove that they acted negligently, which is a task we may be able to help with. The work we can do includes:
- Interviewing eyewitnesses
- Finding evidence, like video camera footage
- Speaking with the truck driver and their representatives
- Handling insurance company communication
- Reviewing photos from the accident scene
Our team can help guide you through the process. The legal world can be daunting, but we know the law. You do not need to do this alone. An accident of any kind can be jarring, painful, and difficult. Pursuing legal action to recover the damages you face should not add to your stress.
For a free legal consultation with a Failure to Yield Truck Accident lawyer serving Baton Rouge, call 800-537-8185
Why You Should Seek Compensation to Cover Your Damages
You may be wondering what losses a lawsuit may recover. You can seek most losses you have incurred because of the accident. These losses include:
- Medical bills
- Property damage
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Inconvenience
This list includes just some of the losses you could include in the lawsuit. You have one year from the accident to file a lawsuit in Louisiana, according to Louisiana Civil Code (CC) §3492. It is important that you do not miss this deadline. Failing to file within a year could eliminate your options for recovering damages.
There are sometimes exceptions to the statute of limitations. A lawyer from Morris Bart can work with you on the details of your accident and tell you how the law applies. Call the firm today at (225) 341-5694.
Wrongful Death Claims
If you had a loved one pass away because of injuries suffered in a truck accident, you could still recover damages. Family members of a victim, such as their spouse, children, parents, or siblings, can recover the damages associated with their treatment before they die.
According to CC §2315.1, if your family member was hospitalized, underwent surgery, or suffered losses because of the accident, you could recover those losses. You can file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover these damages from the truck driver or their employer if the truck driver was at fault.
You are allowed one year from the time of the victim’s death to file a lawsuit, so do not delay.
How to Prove the Other Driver’s Negligence Lead to Your Accident
A lawsuit is one option to recover the losses from your accident if you cannot get sufficient compensation with an insurance claim. You can pursue damages for medical bills, lost wages, and property damage if the truck driver was negligent. You will need to prove negligence on the part of the truck driver.
It is also possible that the truck driver’s employer is the one at fault. Depending on the employment arrangement, the employer may take on the financial responsibility for the accident. We can help you with this type of lawsuit, as well.
No one can prepare for the emotional impact of a truck accident. Morris Bart knows how difficult this situation can be, so we work on a contingency-fee basis. Our team can also provide a free consultation about your case.
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Morris Bart wants to help you and your family, and we are ready to guide you through your case. If you live outside Baton Rouge, we have 15 other offices throughout Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Arkansas to help you. Call us today at (225) 341-5694.
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