18-Wheeler & Truck Accident Attorney in Lake Charles, LA
Caring and dedicated lawyer in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Louisiana accommodates a multi-billion dollar import and export business at its ports. Big trucks transport these goods on busy interstate highways making it dangerous for passenger cars. Although complicated state and federal regulations govern cargo, loading, weight, maintenance and operation of big trucks, accidents still happen.
When a 10,000- to 80,000-pound 18-wheeler truck with multiple trailers collides with a passenger car, the results can be catastrophic. Injuries can include:
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Each year, 18-wheeler trucking accidents account for one of every eight traffic deaths.
Causes of 18-wheeler truck accidents
The causes of 18-wheeler accidents include:
- Failure to properly accommodate blind spots
- Brake failure
- Debris or articles in the road
- Driver fatigue or exhaustion
- Distracted driver
- Speeding and failure to follow rules of the road
- Tire failure or separation
- Driving under influence of drugs or alcohol
- Unsecured cargo or freight shifting in the payload section
- Unsafe driving practices
- Improper training of the driver
As a Lake Charles trucking accident lawyer, Thomas Townsley helps you obtain the medical treatment you need to recover from your injuries. He also pursues other claims on your behalf that may include:
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Lake Charles, Louisiana truck accident lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in Louisiana, contact The Law Office of Thomas E. Townsley, LLC to set up a free initial consultation. Lake Charles accident attorney, Mr. Townsley, will guide you through the complex legal issues that concern trucking accidents.