Louisiana Truck and 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyers
Undefeated Louisiana 18 Wheeler Truck Accident Lawyers
Our Louisiana Truck Accident Lawyers have won Billions on behalf of truck and 18-wheeler accident victims across Louisiana, Texas, and the United States and consistently recovered the largest truck accident settlements and verdicts in history.
If you or a loved one were injured in a truck or 18-wheeler wreck, our Louisiana Truck Accident Lawyers will ensure that you and your family receive the absolute maximum compensation possible for your injuries and damages.
What Truck Accident Victims Say About Our Undefeated Truck Accident Lawyers
In this recent video testimonial, our client, who recovered the #1 Largest Truck Accident Settlement after being hit head-on by a commercial truck, explains his experience with our firm and explains why he’d recommend us to anyone who was seriously injured in a truck or 18-wheeler accident.
To hear what others have to say about working with our Undefeated 18 Wheeler Accident Lawyers, you can visit our Client Video Testimonial Page or our firm’s YouTube Channel.
To learn more about our other Record-Setting Verdicts and Settlements, please visit our Results Page.
Common Causes of Truck and 18-Wheeler Accidents
Back in 2006, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released its Large Truck Crash Causation Study — the most comprehensive investigation of its kind — which analyzed more than 120,000 serious and fatal truck crashes that occurred over a 33-month period. The findings were alarming: a truck driver’s actions were a factor in 87% of the crashes examined.
Since then, conditions on U.S. roads have only grown more dangerous. According to the FMCSA, fatal crashes involving large trucks increased by more than 26% between 2016 and 2022, and preliminary crash data from 2023–2025 indicates that truck accidents have claimed at least 12,000 lives nationwide over the last two years. The problem has become so widespread that Congress has authorized a new nationwide study, scheduled to begin in 2026, to collect updated data on heavy-duty truck accidents and their causes.
Some of the most common causes of truck and 18-wheeler accidents included:
- Speeding, tailgating, or ignoring traffic signals, which contributed to 38% of the crashes studied
- Distracted Driving: about 28% of the truck and 18-wheeler accidents occurred while a trucker was texting, using their cell phone, or otherwise distracted
- Intoxicated Driving: about 17% of truck drivers were using over-the-counter medications when they crashed, while 2% were under the influence of illegal drugs, and 1% were under the influence of alcohol
- Driver Fatigue: roughly 13% of the truck and 18-wheeler accidents involved truckers who were too fatigued to safely operate their vehicles
Negligence on the part of the trucking company itself also contributed to a significant number of accidents.
For example, while Federal Truck Safety Laws, referred to as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, require trucking companies to perform regular maintenance and inspections on their fleet, the Large Truck Crash Causation Study found that brake and other mechanical problems were a factor in up to 38% of crashes.
Why You Need an Experienced Truck and 18 Wheeler Accident Attorney
Truck and 18 wheeler accidents are nothing like ordinary car accidents.
Trucks weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, making them much more likely to seriously injure, and even kill, innocent motorists. As a result, verdicts and settlements in these cases tend to be significantly higher as well, and in our firm’s experience, have often broken records.
With so much money at risk, trucking companies and their insurers will do anything possible to avoid paying you and your family the compensation you truly deserve, including:
- Training their truck drivers to blame others at the crash scene, even if it’s clear the trucker and/or the trucking company are at fault
- Sending a “rapid response” team to the accident site to gather evidence, take witness statements, and find any reason – valid or otherwise – to blame you for the accident
- Losing or destroying critical evidence, including driver logs and training records, that could prove the trucking company and its driver are liable for the crash
- Requesting a recorded statement, at which time you’ll be asked leading questions intended to downplay your injuries and shift blame away from the trucking company and its driver.
Having recovered the largest truck and 18 wheeler accident verdicts and settlements in history, our Louisiana truck and 18-wheeler accident lawyers know how to counter these tactics, as well as what evidence too look for, where to find it, and most importantly, how to use that evidence to recover record-breaking verdicts and settlements for our clients.
Given our track record, trucking companies and their insurers tend to take cases much more seriously when our Louisiana Truck Accident Attorneys are involved, causing many to settle for record-setting amounts before trial.
Contact Our Undefeated Louisiana Truck Accident Lawyers for a Free Consultation at 1-888-603-3636 or by Clicking Here
With Billions won and the largest truck and 18 wheeler accident recoveries in history, our truck accident lawyers don’t just win – we set records.
If you or a loved were injured in a truck or 18-wheeler accident, our Undefeated Truck Accident Attorneys will answer your questions, explain your rights, and make sure that you have the information you need to decide what’s best for you and your family.
All consultations are free, and you won’t pay us a dime unless we win your case.
Call 1-888-603-3636 or click here to send us a confidential email through our “Contact Us” form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your top priority should be your safety and medical care. Call 911, report the crash, and get evaluated by a doctor—even if you don’t feel seriously hurt.
In the days following an accident, the company and its insurers will likely deploy a “rapid response” team to protect their interests, not yours. NEVER speak with the trucking company or its insurer without talking to a lawyer first.
The sooner you call us, the sooner we can preserve critical evidence that could determine the outcome of your case: 1-888-603-3636.
Truck accident cases are far more complex. They often involve multiple liable parties (including the trucking company, driver, maintenance contractors, and even parts manufacturers), federal safety regulations, and corporate insurance policies worth millions.
Our firm’s extensive experience and record-setting recoveries mean we know exactly how to handle these high-stakes cases and ensure you receive the maximum compensation possible.
Depending on the cause of the crash, responsibility may fall on:
- The truck driver (for speeding, fatigue, or distracted driving)
- The trucking company (for poor maintenance, negligent hiring, or pressure to meet unrealistic delivery deadlines)
- The company that loaded the trailer (for unsecured or overweight cargo)
- Manufacturers (for defective parts or brakes)
Our team conducts a full investigation to identify every liable party so you can recover from all available sources.
You may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills and future treatment
- Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
- Property damage
- Punitive damages (in cases of gross negligence or reckless conduct)
Our Undefeated Truck Accident Lawyers calculate damages meticulously to ensure every loss is accounted for.
In Louisiana, you generally have one year from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This is one of the shortest deadlines in the country. Waiting too long can result in losing your right to compensation entirely. Contact us as soon as possible so we can start building your case before critical evidence is lost or destroyed.
Families of victims can file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and the emotional toll of losing a loved one. Our firm has helped families across Louisiana obtain record-setting recoveries and justice after devastating trucking crashes.
You don’t pay anything unless we win your case. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning our payment comes directly from the settlement or verdict we recover for you. Consultations are always free and completely confidential.
Our Undefeated Truck Accident Lawyers have recovered Billions for clients across Louisiana, Texas, and the United States — including the largest truck accident verdicts and settlements in history. We have the resources, experience, and record of success to take on the largest trucking and insurance companies and win. When you hire us, you’re choosing a team that’s dedicated to holding them fully accountable and securing your future.
We prepare every case for trial, so if the defendant refuses to offer a settlement that fully compensates our clients for all their injuries and losses, we will take the case to trial, where we remain undefeated.
Furthermore, pur clients are more than cases. We go above and beyond and are there for them every step of the way, including helping them with reasonable living expenses while their cases are pending, ensuring they’re able to access the best doctors and medical treatments available, and assisting them create trusts and with their financial planning once their case is successfully resolved.