The Cochran Firm Legal Blog

America relies on trucks to move important products across the country on a daily basis; consequently, it is no surprise to find there are over 3,000,000 trucks traveling our roadways at any given time. This reliance on trucks and truckers increases the likelihood you will be involved in an accident with a truck. Over 150,000 trucks were involved in an accident in a one year time span with over 5,000 fatalities. Most injuries and deaths in truck accidents involved the non-commercial driver and occupants of the other vehicle involved.

When sharing the road with a big truck it is important to keep a safe distance, take extra precautions in hazardous driving conditions, such as those present during heavy rain and high winds, and expect the unexpected. A passenger vehicle is no match in a confrontation with a truck.

If you do have the misfortune to be involved in an accident with a truck it is very important to have expert legal representation to ensure you are compensated financially for any injuries suffered as a result of the accident. The trucking company is your adversary in this instance and they will do everything legally possible to minimize their responsibility. It is important to protect your legal rights and the legal rights of your loved ones at the outset.

If you or someone you care about was injured or killed in a truck accident, please contact The Cochran Firm in New Orleans, Louisiana today.

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