The Cochran Firm Legal Blog

Although truck accidents account for a smaller percentage of highway accidents than other motor vehicles, the destruction in a truck accident is usually catastrophic. Truck accidents are increasing on I-12 and I-10 as well as other roads in this area.

When a truck is involved in an accident, several questions come to mind. Was the truck maintained in good working order? Was the cargo load secured and loaded properly? Did it meet trucking industry standards and regulations? Was the driver properly trained to operate this particular vehicle? Was the truck driver impaired by drugs or alcohol while operating the truck? How many consecutive hours was the truck driver at the wheel before the accident?

Truck accident cases are challenging because they frequently involve a trucking company as an opponent. You should be compensated for medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of income and other expenses and the trucking company should be held responsible.

If you live in Metairie, Louisiana or the surrounding area and you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an accident involving a truck, please contact an experienced truck accident attorney at The Cochran Firm's Metairie office to schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to you today to learn about your legal rights and whether or not you are entitled to compensation for your losses.

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