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Tractor-trailers are involved in some horrific crashes on I-20, Highway 167, and other busy roadways in Ruston, LA. After these wrecks happen, your recovery can depend on the information and counsel you get. When you need extraordinary advocacy and experienced representation after an 18-wheeler crash, you need a 5-star Ruston truck accident lawyer at Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers.
With 20 years’ experience winning the toughest truck wreck cases, our team knows how to stand up to any opponent inside or outside the courtroom. We have the skills, resources, and knowledge to successfully resolve all types of tractor-trailer accident cases, and we’re proud to be the relentless advocates victims need when it’s time to recover from a big rig accident.
No matter when you need help, answers, or advocacy, our Ruston truck accident attorneys are here for you when it matters most. We’re ready 27/4, and we can start helping you right now.
for 18-wheeler accident survivors and families who have lost loved ones to fatal tractor-trailer accidents. Let us make your claim and recovery our next victory.
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Preventable mistakes, carelessness, and negligence cause most big rig wrecks. Tragically, many 18-wheeler accidents involve multiple acts of negligence. While motorists are often among the negligent parties, they’re not the only ones whose oversights can set the stage for big rig crashes.
Below is a deeper dive into the top causes of truck accidents in Ruston, Louisiana, and across the U.S. (sources for the following data: FMCSA Causation Study & FMCSA Statistics).
As important as these facts are, the numbers don’t do victims justice. The truth is that just one tractor-trailer collision can shatter several lives forever.
The Ruston truck accident lawyers at Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers have helped many victims pick up the pieces and recover from these wrecks. We are the tireless, experienced advocates you can rely on when it’s time to pursue justice after a crash.
ASAP. There’s limited time to file a claim, and the at-fault parties may already be working to shield themselves from liability.
By reaching out to a Ruston 18-wheeler accident lawyer, you can start taking effective steps to protect your rights and a potential claim. You can also retain experienced counsel to help you build a stronger case and:
Compensation for Ruston truck accidents claims varies from case to case. That’s because the severity of the injuries, losses, and suffering victims experience will vary from crash to crash.
Generally, the more serious a tractor-trailer accident is, the more damages victims suffer. Those cases, when successful, tend to see higher compensation because victims tend to have more expensive medical bills and permanent losses. Still, damages for Ruston truck accident cases generally cover some key losses. That can include (but may not be limited to):
The sooner you talk to a Ruston truck accident lawyer when you need answers, the better. Find out more about your rights, your legal options, and how we can help you by contacting Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers.
Driven by a tireless dedication to our clients and justice, we provide unparalleled counsel and advocacy to help truck accident victims win. Discover the difference our team can make in your case and recovery by contacting us today.
Wrongful Death Caused By An Impaired Driver In A Commercial Vehicle
Motor Vehicle Accident Involving An Impaired Driver Resulting In Serious Injury
oil field safety violation resulting in severe spinal & brain injury
A commercial vehicle ran a red light causing a collision resulting in serious injury
rear end car collision leading to severe injury
HVAC safety violation resulting in electrocution
Vehicle Safety violation resulting in severe neck & back injury
18 Wheeler Accident Caused A Wrongful Death
Wrongful death caused by commercial vehicle striking a pedestrian
a rear-end collision sent client over guardrail resulting in major injury
18 Wheeler lost load on highway resulting in accident causing serious bodily injury
commercial vehicle accident
18 wheeler failed to stop caused accident resulting in brain injury
Neck & Back injury from a multi-vehicle wreck
aggressive driving caused a motor vehicle accident
18 Wheeler reversed into client
18 Wheeler trailor swung into client causing serious injury
18 Wheeler improper lane merge caused a serious accident
18 Wheeler collision caused severe neck and back injuries
injuries sustained by a multi-vehicle wreck caused by poor driving
motor vehicle accident caused by a motorist running a red light
sexual abuse violation
multi-vehicle rear end collision
driving safety violation resulting in neck and back injuries
motor vehicle accident causing back and brain injury
18 wheeler collision caused a wrongful death
erratic driver caused severe accident by crossing over lanes
A premises liability case with spinal injury
back injury resulting from a motor vehicle accident
wrongful death resulting from rear-end auto accident
wrongful death resulting from a motorcycle accident
commercial vehicle collision
rear-end motor vehicle collision
commercial vehicle accident with a cement truck
sexual abuse violation
commercial vehicle caused a T-Bone collision
rear-end collision caused neck and back injuries
commercial vehicle rear-ended client resulting in spinal injury
18 wheeler rear-ended client causing severe injury
commercial vehicle spilled hydraulic fluid in highway lead to multi-vehicle accident
commercial vehicle ran a read light causing a collision
commercial vehicle spilled hydraulic fluid in highway lead to multi-vehicle accident
Commercial vehicle rear-ended client
Commercial vehicle rear-ended caused multi-vehicle accident
driver safety violation resulted in serious neck injury
Motor vehicle accident caused by driver crossing over lanes into oncoming traffic
a T-Bone motor vehicle collision caused client vehicle to flip and roll
18 wheeler ran a stop sign causing a serious motor vehicle accident
a rear-end motor vehicle accident resulting in serious injury
18 wheeler lost load on highway resulting in serious injury
18 wheeler caused serious accident
a rear-end collision vehicle accident
a rear-end collision vehicle accident
motor vehicle accident caused by illegal passing
medical malpractice causing serious leg injury
Commercial Vehicle lost control of trailer resulting in serious back and neck injury
Crane operator was struck by a falling pole
T-Bone motor vehicle accident
A commercial vehicle failed to yield causing a severe accident
product failure resulted in leg injury
Failure to use lighting on an 18-wheeler log truck caused a serious accident
wrongful death caused by an 18 wheeler accident
motor vehicle accident caused by a failure to yield
motor vehicle accident caused by a rear-end collision
commercial vehicle in reverse collided with client
failure to yield resulted in a serious motor vehicle accident
motor vehicle accident caused by a failure to yield
18 wheeler caused a rollover accident
18 wheeler rear ended client
driving safety violation resulting in serious injury
commercial vehicle rear-ended client while at a complete stop
client vehicle rear-ended at high speed
motor vehicle accident resulted in severe neck injury
commercial vehicle accident
tow truck failed to secure load resulting in severe injury
18 wheeler failed to yield at an intersection
motor vehicle accident caused by a rear end collision
a rear end collision caused by a failure to stop at a sign
a T-Bone collisions resulted in a multi-vehicle accident
commercial vehicle accident
a head-on auto collision
a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious injury
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