Shreveport Truck Accident Attorneys

Sitting as it does on I-20 between Dallas and Jackson, and with many other highways running through it, Shreveport is a major thoroughfare. Thousands of trucks and millions of other cars drive on Shreveport highways each year, and the law of averages means that car accidents are similarly common in the Shreveport area.

While cars and trucks are safer now than they’ve ever been, and they’re getting safer all the time, the fact remains that if you’ve been involved in a crash with a big rig, you might endure injuries, loss of property, or even death.

If you or a loved one has been hit by a tractor-trailer, you need a Shreveport truck accident lawyer with the experience and passion to fight for your interests against the trucking company and their insurance. These companies know that paying out the full amount for someone’s injuries hurts their bottom lines, so they work hard to keep you from your deserved compensation. If you’re not at fault after being involved in a Shreveport semi-truck accident, call Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys to represent you during negotiations, or if necessary, in court.

Types of Shreveport Truck Injuries

Big trucks can weigh up to 20–30 times as much as the average passenger car. This fact alone means that trucking accidents can be disastrous for anyone unlucky enough to collide with one. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that, of the 4,136 people who died in big rig accidents in 2018, fully two-thirds—67%—of them were passengers of smaller vehicles like cars, trucks, and SUVs. Even if you survive a crash, you might experience life-changing injuries, including the following:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Other Head Injuries
  Due to victims’ heads striking the doors, windows, steering wheel, and other hard surfaces inside the car during an impact, traumatic brain injuries and head injuries are common. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), TBIs are a major cause of disability, disease, and even death. If the victim does survive, they might experience long-term loss of memory or consciousness.
• Spinal Cord Injuries
  Spinal cord damage can lead to permanent disability, including total paralysis below the site of the damage. Often, victims of spinal cord injuries require wheelchairs or other assistive devices, are unable to work, and experience ongoing hardships, sometimes for the rest of their lives.
• Broken bones
  Skeletal fractures and dislocations are extremely common injuries in motor vehicle accidents, due to the high speed of collision. Other than being painful and long-lasting, broken bones can lead to an increased risk of complications such as infection, blood loss, and others.

What to do After a Shreveport Truck Accident?

While the very first thing you should do after any accident is call first responders through 911 or another emergency line, you should also assess your own damages, then do the following:

1. Call Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys immediately for a free consultation, or fill out our easy-to-use online form to find out if your case qualifies. Our 18 wheeler truck accident lawyers are ready to fight for you.
2. Don’t talk to your insurance agency — they’re only concerned about their bottom line, and aren’t there to help you heal. We’ll let you know if we can help with your case!
3. Our team of personal injury lawyers gets to work right away on gathering evidence, building your case, and getting you the compensation you need to heal.

How Much Can I Expect After a Shreveport 18-Wheeler Truck Accident?

For big rig accident victims, compensation can range anywhere from the tens of thousands of dollars to the low millions. However, there are a lot of variables that determine the compensation you can expect. You need to talk to an experienced injury attorney to calculate the total costs of your damages, including repairing or replacing your vehicle, your medical and hospital bills, the wages you’ve lost, the pain and suffering you’ve endured, and your attorney’s fees.

One thing is sure: you don’t want to handle your case alone. Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys are trained professionals who know Louisiana, and Shreveport, law closely. We’ve also developed relationships with the legal community here, meaning we know what avenues to take and what tactics will get you the compensation you deserve.

Call Our Shreveport Truck Accident Lawyers to Get Help Today

If you or a loved one has been injured in a semi-truck accident off I-20 or another road in Shreveport, get the Lawyer on the Truck™! Our team of truck wreck attorneys are dedicated to helping the members of our community heal after a devastating crash. That’s why we carry the Gordon Guarantee: you’re not charged a dime until we win or settle your case!