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Fighting for Louisiana Truck Accident Victims
A collision involving an 18-wheeler, semi-truck, or commercial vehicle can leave victims facing serious injuries, mounting medical expenses, lost income, and uncertainty about the future. Truck accident cases are often more complex than standard car accident claims because they may involve federal trucking regulations, multiple liable parties, and large commercial insurance policies.
At Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, our Louisiana truck accident lawyers help injured victims and families throughout Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Monroe, Alexandria, Hammond, and communities across the state. For more than 30 years, our firm has represented Louisiana injury victims and helped thousands of clients pursue compensation after serious accidents.
Whether you are searching for a bilingual Louisiana truck accident lawyer, 18-wheeler accident attorney, semi-truck accident lawyer, or commercial truck accident law firm, our team is here to help. Big or small, I handle them all.™
Types of Truck Accident Cases We Handle
Our team has handled a wide range of truck accident cases across Louisiana. Whether your crash involved an 18-wheeler, tractor-trailer, or commercial delivery vehicle, we bring the experience and resources to fight for justice in every Louisiana community, ensuring you get the truck accident compensation in Louisiana that you deserve. Big or small, I handle them all.™
- Tractor Trailer Accident
- 18-Wheeler Accident
- Tanker Truck Accident
- Garbage Truck Accident
- Truck Stop Accident
- Rollover Accident
- Rear-End Car Accident
- Highway Accident
- Commercial Truck Accident
- Dump Truck Accident
- Underride Truck Accident
- Jackknife Accident
- Big Rig Accident
- Delivery Truck
- Interstate Truck Accident
- And More ...
Louisiana Truck Crash Statistics
Trucking accidents on Louisiana’s interstates and parish roads cause devastating injuries and fatalities every year.
About 33.3%
of fatal crashes on interstate involved trucks
Over 50%
of injury crashes involved a light truck, van, or large truck
2087
crashes involving commercial vehicles
Source: LSU Crash Data Reports
Common Truck Accident Injuries
Because commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, collisions often result in severe injuries. Seeking prompt medical attention can help protect both your health and your legal claim.
Our Louisiana truck accident lawyers frequently represent clients suffering from:
Why Choose Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys?
Truck accident claims require resources, investigation, and an understanding of both Louisiana law and federal trucking regulations.
Louisiana injury victims choose Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys because we offer:
- More than 30 years serving Louisiana communities
- A team of 55+ attorneys statewide
- Offices throughout Louisiana
- Experience handling complex truck accident claims
- Access to accident reconstruction and trucking industry resources
- Bilingual truck accident attorneys and staff
- No attorney fees unless compensation is recovered
Call Me First. Our attorneys regularly handle cases involving commercial carriers, delivery vehicles, tractor-trailers, dump trucks, tanker trucks, improperly loaded trucks, overweight trucks, and serious commercial truck accidents.
Why Truck Accident Cases Are Different
Truck accident claims often involve factors that are not present in ordinary car accident cases.
Commercial trucking companies and drivers must comply with regulations established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), including:
- Hours-of-service rules
- Driver qualification requirements
- Vehicle inspection standards
- Maintenance requirements
- Cargo securement regulations
- Electronic logging device (ELD) requirements
These cases may also involve multiple potentially responsible parties, including:
- Truck drivers
- Trucking companies
- Cargo loading companies
- Maintenance contractors
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Parts manufacturers
Because evidence such as driver logs, black box data, maintenance records, and inspection reports can be critical, early investigation is often important.
What Should You Do After a Truck Accident?
The steps you take after a trucking collision can impact your recovery and any future legal claim.
After a Louisiana Truck Accident:
- Call 911 and report the crash.
- Seek medical attention immediately.
- Follow all treatment recommendations.
- Document the accident scene if possible.
- Preserve photographs and witness information.
- Avoid providing recorded statements to trucking company insurers.
- Contact a truck accident attorney as soon as possible.
Trucking companies often begin investigating serious crashes immediately. Important evidence such as electronic logging device data, dashcam footage, maintenance records, and inspection reports may be available for only a limited period of time.
How Can a Louisiana Truck Accident Lawyer Help?
Truck accident claims can involve extensive investigations, multiple insurance carriers, and complex legal issues.
Our attorneys help clients by:
- Investigating the cause of the crash
- Obtaining accident reports and evidence
- Reviewing driver logs and ELD records
- Examining maintenance and inspection records
- Identifying liable parties
- Working with medical providers and experts
- Negotiating with insurance companies
- Preparing cases for trial when necessary
Potential damages may include:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical care
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Wrongful death damages
Every case is different, and available compensation depends on the specific facts and circumstances involved.
Legal Deadlines and the Truck Accident Lawsuit Timeline
In Louisiana, the deadline to file a personal injury claim after a truck accident depends on when the crash occurred.
- If your accident happened before July 1, 2024, you generally have one year to file a claim.
- For accidents on or after July 1, 2024, the statute of limitations extends to two years.
Acting quickly is still essential—delays can lead to lost evidence and reduced chances of success.
Our Louisiana semi-truck accident lawyers move fast to protect your case and make sure it’s filed within the legal window.
Speak With a Louisiana Truck Accident Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident anywhere in Louisiana, you do not have to navigate the legal process alone.
Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys represents truck accident victims throughout Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Monroe, Alexandria, Hammond, Gonzales, and surrounding communities across Louisiana.
Call Me First. Our attorneys help clients understand their rights, investigate trucking collisions, and pursue compensation available under Louisiana law.
Contact Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys today for a free consultation and learn more about your legal options after a Louisiana truck accident.
This webpage is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. For guidance on your specific situation, contact our firm directly.
Common Causes of Louisiana Truck Accidents
Truck crashes are frequently preventable and often result from safety violations or negligent conduct. Our truck accident attorneys investigate these issues to identify how a crash occurred and who may be legally responsible.
Common causes include:
- Failure to Yield
- Following Too Closely
- Cargo Loading Accident
- Defective Tire
- Vehicle Malfunction & Road Conditions Accident
- Traffic Violations
- Driver Negligence
- Aggressive Driving
- Reckless Driving
- Speeding
- Hazardous Road Conditions
- Distracted Driving
- Tire Blowout
- Wrong-Way Driving
- Texting and Driving
- Inexperienced Driver
- Blind Spot Truck
- Improperly Loaded Cargo Truck
- Falsified Trucking Log Books
- Overweight Truck
- Mechanical Failure
- Truck Driver Fatigue
- And More ...
Don’t Wait — Talk to a Louisiana Truck Accident Lawyer Today
At Gordon Mckernan Injury Attorneys, we understand that emotional and physical recovery come hand and hand after an injury or accident. We also know that you may not have the energy or time to fight with an insurance company and the complexities of your personal injury claim.
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Settlements & Verdicts
$3,750,000
Wrongful death in commercial trucking accident 3750000
A settlement has been reached in the case of a 1996 accident that claimed the lives of three Jones County residents.
$1,000,000
Truck Driver Rear Ended by Another 18 Wheeler
Our client a truck driver was rear ended by another 18-wheeler.
$125,000
18 Wheeler Mississippi Wreck
Our client was involved in an 18 wheeler wreck in Mississippi that resulted in multiple injuries and a settlement of $125,000.
$200,000
18 Wheeler Tow Truck
18 Wheeler Tow Truck incident due to mishandling resulted in injuries to our client and a case settlement of $200,000. Handled by Attorney Richard Zimmerman.
$185,000
18 Wheeler Wreck with Cane Truck
Our client was driving an 18 wheeler when they were hit head on by a cane truck. Resulted in both chest and shoulder injuries and a settlement of $185,000.
$375,000
Cement Truck Accident
The client pulled up to construction site when a cement truck in front of him backed into him twice.
$390,000
Two 18 Wheelers Wreck
Two 18 wheelers wreck causing our client to have disc injuries. Case resulted in a settlement of $390,000.
$429,000
Big Trucks Collide with Client Suffering Bulging Discs and Mild Protrusion
Our client, big truck driver was hit by another 18-wheeler. The impact caused bulging discs and minor protrusion.
$1,600,000
Guest Passenger Injured in a T Bone Truck Accident
Our client was a guest passenger in a vehicle when they were involved in a T-bone accident with a truck resulting in severe injuries.
$13,000,000
Commercial Big Truck Accident Causes Brain Injury to Young Boy
As a result of a commercial big truck accident, a young boy suffers brain injury.
$877,191
18 Wheeler Rear Ends Another 18 Wheeler
Our client was driving his 18 wheeler when another 18 wheeler rear-ended him. The case resulted in a $877,191 verdict.
$3,500,000
Truck Driver T Boned by 18 Wheeler
Our client, a truck driver, was hit by an 18-wheeler that ran a stop sign and T boned his truck.
$2,800,000
Defective product design in truck causes paraplegia
Our client was involved in an accident which the defective product design in the truck caused paraplegia.
$1,975,000
Warehouse worker pinned by delivery truck suffers massive internal injuries
A delivery truck pins a warehouse worker resulting in massive internal injuries.
$1,900,000
Big truck runs over pedestrian resulting in wrongful death
Big truck runs over pedestrian resulting in a wrongful death.
$1,450,000
Professional wrestler vehicle hits big truck, injuring passengers
A professional wrestler vehicle collides with a big truck and seriously injures passengers.
$1,000,000
Tire explosion causes loss of arm
Truck tire & rim exploded ripping off the arm of truck stop employee, twenty-seven yrs old at the time. Although the case was sealed on appeal, the jury awarded $1 Mil.
$6,000
Client Rear Ended by 18 Wheeler in Clinton, Louisiana
Client was rear ended by an 18 wheeler in Clinton, Louisiana. Suffered from neck/back soreness and pain.
$5,986
Big Truck Accident in Baton Rouge Results in Concussion, Neck & Back Pains
Our client was involved in a big truck accident and suffered from neck & back pain and a concussion.
$8,600
Client was side swiped by an 18 wheeler in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Client was side swiped by an 18 wheeler in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Suffered from lower back and shoulder pain.
$23,800
Client was side swiped by an 18 wheeler in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Client was side swiped by an 18 wheeler in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Suffered from back, neck and leg pain.
$20,000
18 Wheeler Wreck in Erath Causes Client to Suffer from Broken Wrist & Bruised Ribs
18 wheeler wreck in Erath, Louisiana resulted in our client suffering from a broken wrist and bruised ribs.
$100,000
Big Truck Accident with Moderate lumbar levoscoliosis suffered by client
Big truck accident causes car to spin in Orange, Texas. Our client suffered moderate lumbar levoscoliosis.
$42,800
Truck Wreck Causes Headaches, Back, Neck, Leg & Shoulder Pain
Our client was involved in a big truck wreck in Slidell, Louisiana. The client suffered from head, neck, back, shoulder and leg pain as well as headaches.
$120,000
18 Wheeler Makes Bad U-Turn
Our client was in a wreck with an 18 wheeler that made a poor effort at a U turn as it ran over her car from not noticing her. Case settled for $120,000.
$116,000
Mail Delivery Truck Wreck
Our client was involved in a Mail Delivery Truck Wreck which resulted in multiple injuries to back and extremities. Case settled for $116,000.
$115,000
Company truck Ran Red Light
The defendant driver of a company truck ran a red light and T boned our client, resulting in multiple serious injuries and a settlement of $115,000.
$111,271
Side Swiped by Big Truck
Client was side swiped by a big truck resulting in shoulder and hip injuries and a settlement of $111,271.
$110,000
Wreck on a Bus
Client was on a bus that was rear ended by a truck, resulting in head, neck and back injuries and a settlement of $110,000.
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Office Locations
Denham Springs Office
163 Del Orleans Ave., Denham Springs, LA 70726
Gonzales Office
220 S. Burnside Ave. Gonzales, LA 70737
New Orleans Office
3900 Veterans Memorial Blvd. STE 300 Metairie, LA 70002
Zachary Office
4361 Main St. Zachary, LA 70791
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