Louisiana Delivery Truck Accident Attorneys

Millions of Americans now shop online and make use of delivery services, and that number is only going to increase in the future. Shopping online saves consumers time, money, and the stress of shopping in person—so it’s not surprising that the roads are filled with delivery trucks from UPS, FedEx, DHL, Amazon Prime, and others.

Of course, with increasing numbers of delivery trucks comes an increased chance of an accident involving a delivery truck. If you’ve been the victim of a delivery truck driver accident, you might be facing serious injuries, lost wages, and expensive hospital bills.

Luckily, you don’t have to face your hardship alone. The team of experienced truck accident lawyers at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys is just a phone call away. Let us help you get the compensation you need to heal from your injuries and move on with your life.

Gordon McKernan Advocates for Louisiana Delivery Truck Accident Victims

Because of the massive increase in online shopping, you’re more likely than ever to see a delivery truck or van on the streets of Louisiana cities and towns. With so many deliveries to make, drivers are often in a hurry, make frequent stops, and are generally distracted or unfocused on safety.

If a delivery driver is found at-fault in an accident, they can be held liable for the victims’ injuries. 

In addition, under La. Civ. Code Art. 2320, the delivery driver’s employer might be held vicariously liable as well.

Who’s Liable in a Delivery Truck Accident?

In any personal injury case, the liable party is the person or company that’s legally responsible for your damages, including pain and suffering, lost wages, hospital bills, and legal fees. Though it’s easy to assume that the liable party in a delivery truck wreck is the truck driver, that’s not necessarily the case.

A number of other parties that can be held liable for your injuries as well:

• The company that owns the delivery truck
• The party whose responsibility it is to repair and maintain the truck
• The party who loaded the truck
• The manufacturer of the truck, or of a faulty part
• Someone else who acted negligently, leading to the wreck

Each of these parties can also have their own insurance company, further complicating the process of discovering who’s liable. That’s why it’s extremely important to find a Louisiana delivery truck accident lawyer as soon as you can after your accident.

The Causes of Delivery Van Accidents

Most personal injury cases are caused by someone’s negligence. Negligence causes car, truck, and delivery van accidents in a number of ways, including when the driver

• drives while impaired by drugs, alcohol, or too little sleep
• drives while distracted, for example while texting or eating
• drives without paying attention to their surroundings
• drives without following the rules of the road, by running traffic signals, changing lanes unsafely, or speeding
• drives recklessly in hopes of meeting a delivery schedule

As mentioned above, the delivery truck driver isn’t always held at-fault for an accident. Your accident might have also been caused by

• improper truck maintenance, leading to a part or systems failure
• improper loading of truck cargo, which can cause tipping or poor handling
• manufacturing defects
• negligent policies or practices on the part of the delivery company

Damages You Can Seek from a Delivery Truck Accident

The nature of your injuries, whether you somehow contributed to the accident, and the types of damages you’ve suffered all contribute to the amount of compensation you may receive after a delivery truck accident. Damages in a delivery truck wreck case can include the following:

• pain and suffering from physical injuries
• mental anguish and lost enjoyment of life
• past, present, and future medical costs associated with your injuries
• lost wages from missed work
• lost future wages from a continued inability to work due to permanent injuries
• vehicle repair expenses

What If My Loved One Was Killed in a Delivery Truck Wreck?

If you’ve lost a loved one in a delivery truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. This is a legal action taken by the deceased’s surviving family or representative, and may help you hold the party liable for your tragic loss. Damages in a Louisiana wrongful death case can include

• funeral expenses for your loved one
• medical bills incurred by their injuries
• the lost income from their probable continued working life
• loss of consortium, which is your loved one’s support and care
• and others

If your loved one was killed by the negligence of a delivery truck driver, you’re not alone. The damages you may be awarded won’t bring them back, but they can help you continue living in their absence.

Hold the Liable Party Responsible. Call a Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer.

If you’re dealing with injuries after a delivery truck accident, or if you’re mourning the loss due to a Louisiana delivery truck accident, you might not know where to turn for help. This is a hard time in your life: you’re reeling from the accident, trying to heal from injuries or mourning the loss of a loved one, facing mounting medical bills, and losing out on needed income due to loss of work.

You need to call a Louisiana personal injury lawyer today. You don’t need to face the legal process alone: Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys have decades of experience helping Louisianans impacted by truck accidents and wrongful deaths.  Before you file your delivery van accident claim, call Gordon McKernan.

Statute of Limitation Changes in Louisiana

In 2024, Louisiana law extended the statute of limitations for personal injury claims occurring on or after July 1, 2024, from one year to two years. Any injuries that occurred before July 1, 2024, will still have a 1-year statute of limitation. Learn more about Louisiana’s New Statute of Limitations here.

• 1 year for injuries sustained before July 1, 2024.
• 2 years for injuries suffered after July 1, 2024.

The statute of limitations is a legal deadline that sets a time frame for filing a lawsuit. In Louisiana, this is known as the “prescriptive period,” which determines how long you have to take legal action against the responsible party after an injury occurs.

Call Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys for a Free Consultation

Your Team Matters. Call Gordon McKernan today for a free consultation about your case. A dedicated truck wreck lawyer will listen to your side of the story and advise you on your best course of action.

We can also help with filing the necessary legal paperwork, making insurance claims, negotiating during settlement hearings, and even argue your interests in court if need be. Our G Guarantee means that we don’t get paid until you do – so you know we have your interests at heart.

With offices in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Hammond, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, Shreveport, and Zachary, we can help you no matter what part of Louisiana you live in. If you’ve been injured in an accident involving a delivery truck, don’t hesitate: Get Gordon today.