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Louisiana Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Louisiana. Find attorneys who understand Louisiana law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Louisiana Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Louisiana vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Louisiana's System:
You can recover 70% of damages. Your 30% fault reduces award proportionally.
Statute of Limitations
1 year
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 1 year
Fault System
Louisiana follows pure comparative negligence. You can recover damages even if you are 99% at fault,...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Louisiana does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases against pri...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Louisiana
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Louisiana uses pure comparative negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Louisiana Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
1 year
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
1 year
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: La. Civ. Code art. 3492
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 1 year, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Louisiana Fault System
Louisiana follows pure comparative negligence. You can recover damages even if you are 99% at fault, though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Louisiana is one of few states using a civil law system.
What This Means for Your Case
Louisiana's pure comparative negligence system is plaintiff-friendly. Even if you were partially at fault, you can still recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. This makes it possible to pursue cases that might be barred in other states.
Legal citation: La. Civ. Code art. 2323
Louisiana Damage Caps
Louisiana does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases against private defendants. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Punitive damages are generally not available under Louisiana civil law.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Louisiana
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 10
Major east-west corridor through New Orleans and Baton Rouge with heavy port and industrial traffic.
Interstate 12
Bypass route north of New Orleans connecting Baton Rouge to I-10 near Mississippi.
Interstate 20
Northern Louisiana east-west corridor with commercial and industrial truck traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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