Richard Voorhies Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer, for New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Mandeville

Personal Injury:  18 Wheeler Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents involving 18 wheeler tractor trailers are amongst the most dangerous types of automobile collisions, in large part because of the sheer force and size typically associated with 18 wheeler commercial trucks.  Drivers of 18 wheeler trucks can be careless and aggressive on the roadways, leaving innocent Louisiana citizens to fend for themselves.    

Each year, Louisiana citizens are left with long-term and debilitating injuries as a result of commercial truck driver negligence.  With several interstates running throughout Louisiana, citizens of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Mandeville, Slidell, Shreveport and Alexandria have to deal with dangerous roadway conditions resulting from negligent commercial trucking traffic.  Commercial trucks, such as 18 wheeler tractor trailers, frequently travel Louisiana highways and interstates at higher than recommended rates of speed and often are responsible for causing major traffic accidents, which can include driver and/or passenger fatalities.

Unfortunately for Louisiana citizens, all too often, employers of negligent 18 wheeler truck drivers are not willing to accept liability for their drivers error.  Litigation may therefore be necessary in order to obtain adequate compensation for the injured party.  It may also necessary to sue not only the commercial trucking company but other parties who may have been involved in preparing, inspecting and/or loading the 18 wheeler and its freight for delivery.  In addition, many commercial trucking companies are self-insured which can present additional legal complications in18 wheeler accident cases. 

These are just several reasons why you need a Louisiana lawyer who understands the legal idiosyncrasies involved in prosecuting18 wheeler auto collision cases.  Richard Voorhies, Attorney at Law, understands the inherent legal issues involved in prosecuting auto accident cases involving18 wheeler tractor trailers, and he has the resources and ambition necessary to see your case through trial, if necessary.  If you or someone you care about has sustained a personal injury as a result of an auto accident involving an 18 wheeler or other type of commercial truck, contact Richard today and let him advise you as to how to legally protect yourself going forward following your 18 wheeler auto accident.

Richard offers personal injury representation to all of his clients.  Call today for a free consultation regarding your personal injury claim related to an 18 wheeler accident.

Whether your personal injury claim involves or arises out of an automobile accident / car wreck, chemical exposure, slip and fall / trip and fall, premise liability, toxic tort, wrongful death, truck accident / 18 wheeler wreck, medical malpractice or intentional tort, Richard Voorhies, Attorney at Law can help.

Furthermore, Richard has handled cases for families and businesses located throughout Louisiana, including those arising out of a casualty loss or a business interruption.  From claims involving property damage caused by a hurricane to those to those stemming from an economic loss sustained as a result of the BP oil spill, Richard has the case management paradigm in place to ensure that your financial interests are adequately protected going forward.  And, regardless of the context of your claim, Richard personally handles each case and prides himself in establishing a personal relationship with each of his clients.

New Orleans - 504-636-3299
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Lafayette - 337-288-1280