Were you injured in a coal, logging, or refrigeration truck accident in New Orleans, Louisiana? Mansfield Melancon Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers can help—call (337) 473-2991 today to speak with a New Orleans truck accident lawyer. Your first consultation is free.
These types of commercial truck crashes often result in serious injuries and financial strain. You may be entitled to compensation for hospital bills, missed work, and the emotional toll of the accident. Let an experienced attorney review your case and explain your legal options.
Reach out now to get started on the path to recovery.
Why Choose Mansfield Melancon Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help After a Coal, Logging, and Refrigeration Truck Accident in New Orleans, LA
At Mansfield Melancon Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers, we’re proud to stand up for injured victims after serious truck accidents. If you’ve been hurt in a coal, logging, or refrigeration truck crash, a New Orleans injury attorney from our team is ready to fight for your rights.
Here’s why accident victims in New Orleans, LA, trust us:
- Over 50 years of combined legal experience handling complex personal injury claims
- Tens of millions of dollars recovered for injured clients across Louisiana
- Proven success in cases involving coal, logging, and refrigeration truck accidents
- Aggressive advocacy against insurance companies and in court, when necessary
- Collaborative approach with medical professionals to pursue full and fair compensation
- Personalized support calculating damages and securing access to quality care
If you need an experienced advocate in New Orleans, LA, turn to our experienced truck accident lawyers. Call today to schedule your free initial consultation.
What Kinds of Damages Are Available to Coal, Logging, and Refrigeration Truck Accident Victims in New Orleans?
People who are hurt in coal, logging, and refrigeration truck accidents in New Orleans can recover compensatory damages. This includes economic damages and non-economic damages.
We can help you get payment for economic damages such as:
- Emergency medical bills
- Ongoing medical treatment
- Lost wages
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Property damage
- Out-of-pocket expenses
You may also be entitled to compensation for your non-economic damages, like:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Anxiety, depression, and PTSD
- Loss of enjoyment or quality of life
- Loss of companionship
- Permanent disfigurement and scarring
Depending on the situation, you could also be entitled to punitive damages. These are awarded in cases where the defendant acted with gross negligence, recklessness, or malicious intent. We can help you calculate your damages and determine if you have a case for punitive damages.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Coal, Logging, and Refrigeration Truck Accident Lawyer?
Coal, logging, and refrigeration truck accident lawyers are a subset of personal injury lawyers. They generally work for a contingency fee.
A contingency fee means that your payment is contingent upon the outcome of the case. If the lawyer wins the case and you get damages, you pay a percentage of what you win. If the lawyer loses the case and you don’t recover damages, then you don’t pay anything.
You only pay at the end of the case, and you never have to pay money you don’t have. That’s because the money comes directly from your damages. This arrangement helps people who cannot afford a costly hourly fee or retainer. It also means that the lawyer and the client’s interests are aligned. After all, if the client loses, then so does the lawyer.
Can I Recover Compensation if I Am Being Blamed for a Coal, Logging, and Refrigeration Truck Accident in Louisiana?
Sometimes a plaintiff is blamed for partially causing the coal, logging, and refrigeration truck accident. In Louisiana, you can still recover damages if you are at fault, as long as you are less than 100% at fault.
This rule is called pure comparative negligence, and it allows a plaintiff to recover proportionate damages. Proportional damages mean that the court will reduce your damages by your percentage share of responsibility. For example, if you are 50% at fault, the court will reduce your damages by 50%. If you are 75% at fault, the court will reduce your damages by 75%.
Even though you can still get damages if you are blamed, you should try to avoid blame at all costs. You should immediately call a lawyer after an accident so that they can communicate on your behalf and protect you from saying something that you may regret.
How Long Do I Have To File a Coal, Logging, and Refrigeration Truck Accident Lawsuit in Louisiana?
You generally have two years to file a coal, logging, and refrigeration truck accident lawsuit in New Orleans. Before filing a lawsuit, your attorney will try to resolve the case outside of court. This can be through an insurance claim and negotiation with the defendant or their lawyer.
You want to make sure your attorney has enough time to complete the necessary work before pursuing a lawsuit. Call them as soon as you can.
Contact Our New Orleans Coal, Logging, and Refrigeration Truck Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation
If you’ve been injured by a coal, logging, or reforestation truck in New Orleans, Louisiana, you need experienced help. You can find out more about our law firm and your rights during a free initial consultation with Mansfield Melancon Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers.
Call us to schedule a free consultation with a New Orleans truck accident lawyer today and let us get started helping you.