If you were injured in a truck accident on I-65, US 52, US 231, or another roadway in Lafayette, our attorneys can help. Our Lafayette truck accident lawyers assist with crashes involving:
- Semi-trucks
- Tractor-trailers
- Buses
- Big rigs
- Delivery vans
- Construction vehicles
- Garbage trucks
- Tow trucks
- Moving vans
- 18-wheelers
You Could Win Compensation for Your Medical Bills
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), a large truck traveling on an interstate highway can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When a vehicle this size collides with a passenger car, the result is often devastating injuries for the smaller vehicle’s occupants, including:
- Back, neck, and spinal injuries
- Broken limbs
- Crushed or fractured bones
- Severe cuts, bruising, and lacerations
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
Treating your injuries can add up to tens of thousands of dollars or more in medical bills, and you may need ongoing care to recover to your fullest potential. If your truck accident was not your fault, you should not have to pay. We can help you recover awards for:
- Emergency transportation and emergency medical services
- Hospitalizations
- Surgeries and follow-up procedures
- Doctors’ and specialists’ office visits
- Physical and occupational rehabilitation
- Medical devices and medications
- Mobility aids
- Medical travel expenses
- Any other necessary past or future treatment related to your injuries
For a free legal consultation with a truck accidents lawyer serving Lafayette, call 800-333-9999
We Can Help You Seek Additional Awards
Medical bills probably make up only a portion of your total losses. You may also seek compensation for:
- Lost wages, earnings, and benefits
- Loss of your future earning capacity (if your injuries prevent you from returning to your job)
- Vehicle repairs or the fair market value of your totaled vehicle
- The value of other damaged or destroyed personal property, such as jewelry or electronics
- Payment for household services you cannot perform during your recovery, including cooking, childcare, cleaning, and transportation
- Necessary home modifications, such as the addition of elevators, stairlifts, or ramps
Finally, you can recover monetary awards for the ways your accident and injuries affect you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Pain and suffering awards may include compensation for:
- Stress
- Loss of sleep
- Physical pain
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Loss of a limb or body part
- Loss of mobility or paralysis
- Loss of the ability to participate in activities and hobbies you once enjoyed
Indiana Wrongful Death Cases
Unlike in some states, family members in Indiana cannot file a wrongful death case, though they can receive compensation as the deceased’s beneficiaries. Instead, a representative must act on behalf of the deceased’s estate and survivors.
Wrongful death awards may include funeral and burial expenses, medical costs, lost wages, and loss of the deceased’s love, companionship, and care.
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Truck Accident Liability
To win compensation for your Lafayette truck accident, you must prove another party’s wrongful or negligent actions caused your collision, your injuries, and your resulting losses. Liable parties may include:
The Truck Driver
Truck drivers must obey the same traffic laws and exercise the same degree of care as any motorist. Additionally, truck drivers must follow the rules and regulations specific to driving a commercial vehicle, such as restrictions on how long they can drive without rest.
A truck driver may be liable if they made a driving error that forced you to make a defensive maneuver resulting in your accident. Examples of truck driver negligence include:
- Driving while intoxicated
- Driving drowsy
- Making an improper turn
- Tailgating
- Driving in the wrong lane
- Disobeying traffic lights and signs
The Trucking Company
Trucking companies can be liable for the conduct of their employees. They also have a responsibility to maintain the trucks in their fleet. Examples of trucking company negligence include:
- Failure to verify their drivers’ commercial licenses and driving record
- Failure to provide adequate driver training
- Failure to screen drivers for alcohol or drug use
- Failure to regularly inspect vehicles, trailers, and equipment
- Failure to provide proper vehicle maintenance
The Truck’s Owner
The truck owner, be it the trucking company or another entity, is responsible for vehicle inspections, maintenance, repairs, and safety features. Likewise, vehicle and parts manufacturers are responsible for any accidents that arise from a product defect, such as:
- Defective tires
- Engine problems
- Airbag defects
- Faulty brakes
- Improperly attached trailers
The Owner of the Cargo
Overloaded cargo, improperly loaded cargo, or unsecured cargo can all pose a danger. For example, loads can shift, causing a driver to lose control, or goods could fall off a truck, leading to accidents and injuries. If cargo issues caused your crash, the entity that owns the goods or loaded the goods could be liable.
The Roadway Owner
A government entity or private owner may be liable for your accident if problems with the road contributed to your crash. Roadway issues may include:
- Broken traffic lights
- Obstructed road signs
- Negligent snow and ice removal
- Faulty road design
- Cracked or broken surfaces
Our Lafayette Truck Accident Attorneys Can Help You Prove Your Case
Our team is here to help you build a negligence case and seek the compensation you deserve. We can:
- File your insurance claim or lawsuit
- Collect evidence, including information from the truck’s “black box” data recorder, photographs, videos, and eyewitness testimony
- Enlist the help of medical professionals and crash reconstruction experts
- Handle calls, emails, and negotiations with the insurance companies
- Pursue your case before the statutes of limitations expire (generally two years for personal injury lawsuits, according to IC § 34-11-2-4, and generally two years for wrongful death cases, according to IC § 34-23-2-1)
- Represent you at trial if necessary
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Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers Wants to Fight for You
Reach out to Isaacs & Isaacs Personal Injury Lawyers today to get started on your truck accident case. A member of our team is available 24/7 to take your call, answer your questions, and provide you with a risk-free, no-cost consultation.
We take cases on contingency, meaning our services cost you nothing unless we secure a settlement or win your case. Call now.
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