Commercial trucks are large and can cause extensive damage and injury when they collide with another motor vehicle.
In most cases, the employer of the truck driver will be vicariously liable for any injuries that occur as a result of negligence on behalf of the driver.
The victims in a crash involving a commercial vehicle in or near Orleans Parish, Louisiana may suffer head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries or brain injuries.
The victim of an accident involving a commercial vehicle may also have lost wages, and extensive hospital and rehabilitation bills.
Personal injury attorneys can represent both the driver of the commercial vehicle or the driver or passenger in another vehicle involved in the crash.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
New Orleans Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service - The New Orleans Bar Association (NOBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) for Orleans Parish. The NOBA LRS is a community based service providing unbiased referrals. The attorneys are pre-screened for their qualifications and experience. It receives more than 26,000 calls and e-mails each year. It makes approximately 6,700 referrals each year to local attorneys experienced in the needed practice area of the law. Call the NOBA LRS at 504-561-8828 for more information.