We represent individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic injuries or wrongful death in collisions involving 18 wheelers, commercial carriers, delivery fleets, and other heavy commercial vehicles. These cases often involve life-changing injuries caused by fatigue, distracted driving, overloaded trailers, reckless operation, or violations of federal safety regulations.
Our firm immediately works to preserve black box data, driver logs, dispatch records, maintenance histories, onboard communications, and surveillance evidence before it can disappear. We investigate every responsible party including drivers, trucking companies, brokers, maintenance contractors, and insurers to build the strongest possible case for accountability and recovery.
Trucking companies and insurers deploy defense teams within hours of serious crashes, and victims deserve a law firm equally prepared to fight back. With more than 31 years of litigation experience, proven results in complex cases, and a highly selective approach to case intake, we provide calm, focused, one-on-one representation backed by the resources to see the fight through to the end.
Truck accident cases often involve commercial trucking companies, corporate insurers, federal regulations, driver logs, black box data, and multiple potentially liable parties. These cases are usually more complex than standard car accident claims and require immediate investigation.
Potentially liable parties may include the truck driver, trucking company, maintenance company, cargo loader, manufacturer of defective parts, or other third parties. Duck Law Firm, LLC investigates every angle to determine who may be responsible for your injuries.
Truck accidents frequently cause catastrophic injuries. Victims may recover compensation for medical expenses, future care, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and permanent disability.
Immediately. Important evidence such as electronic logging data, maintenance records, and surveillance footage can disappear quickly. Early legal representation can help preserve critical evidence.
Louisiana law generally allows injured victims two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit for accidents occurring after July 1, 2024. However, waiting too long can hurt your case because evidence may disappear and witnesses may become difficult to locate. Duck Law Firm, LLC recommends speaking with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident to protect your rights and preserve evidence.
You are not legally required to provide a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts, and statements made early in the process may later be used against you. Before discussing your injuries or the details of the crash, contact Duck Law Firm, LLC so we can help protect your claim.
Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, future medical treatment, pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of earning capacity, and property damage. In severe cases, compensation may also include permanent disability or wrongful death damages.
After a crash, seek medical attention immediately, call law enforcement, document the scene with photographs, obtain witness information, and avoid admitting fault. Prompt medical treatment and proper documentation can significantly strengthen your case.
Unfortunately, insurance companies often attempt to blame motorcycle riders even when they were not at fault. Duck Law Firm, LLC fights to ensure riders are treated fairly and that the true facts of the accident are presented.
Many motorcycle crashes occur because drivers fail to yield, change lanes without checking blind spots, drive distracted, or follow motorcycles too closely. Dangerous road conditions may also contribute to accidents.
Possibly. Louisiana law and the facts of the accident will affect how this issue impacts your claim. Even if helmet use becomes an issue, you may still be entitled to compensation depending on the circumstances.
Seek immediate medical attention, document the scene, preserve your riding gear, avoid discussing fault with insurers, and contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible.
