18-Wheeler & Trucking Accident Attorneys in Vernon Parish, Louisiana

When 80,000 Pounds Changes Everything: Your Fight Starts Here

The logging truck was hauling pine from the Kisatchie National Forest. You were driving home to Leesville on Highway 28. One moment, everything was normal. The next, an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle crossed the centerline. In a crash between your passenger vehicle and a fully loaded tractor-trailer, physics doesn’t favor the smaller vehicle. You’re left with catastrophic injuries, mounting medical bills, and a trucking company that’s already mobilizing its legal defense team.

If you’ve been injured in an 18-wheeler accident anywhere in Vernon Parish—or if a loved one suffered wrongful death in a commercial truck crash—you need more than a general personal injury lawyer. You need attorneys who understand the brutal physics of trucking accidents, the complex web of federal regulations governing commercial carriers, and the specific legal landscape of Louisiana. You need a legal team that treats you like family, not a case number.

At Attorney911, we’ve spent over 25 years fighting for families devastated by commercial truck accidents. Ralph Manginello, our founding attorney, has secured multi-million dollar settlements against Fortune 500 trucking companies and brings federal court experience to every case. Our associate attorney, Lupe Peña, spent years working inside the insurance defense industry before joining our team—meaning he knows exactly how trucking insurers evaluate, minimize, and deny claims from the inside. Now he uses that insider knowledge to fight for Vernon Parish families.

The clock is already ticking. Louisiana gives you just one year from the date of your trucking accident to file a lawsuit—the shortest statute of limitations in America. Evidence disappears even faster. Black box data can be overwritten in 30 days. Witness memories fade. Skid marks wash away. If you’ve been hurt in a Vernon Parish trucking accident, call us immediately at 1-888-ATTY-911 or (888) 288-9911. We answer 24/7. Hablamos Español.

Why Vernon Parish Trucking Accidents Demand Specialized Legal Expertise

Vernon Parish sits at the crossroads of Louisiana’s timber belt and military corridor. With Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk) anchoring the local economy and thousands of logging trucks traversing Highways 171, 28, and 467 annually, commercial vehicle traffic is constant—and dangerous. Unlike typical car accidents, 18-wheeler crashes involve federal motor carrier regulations, multiple potentially liable parties, and insurance policies worth millions of dollars.

The Vernon Parish Trucking Landscape

Our local highways weren’t designed for today’s commercial traffic volume. When logging trucks, military transports, and long-haul freight share narrow Louisiana state highways with passenger vehicles, the results can be devastating:

Highway 171: The primary north-south corridor through Leesville carries heavy logging traffic from the Kisatchie National Forest to mills and distribution centers
Highway 28: East-west route connecting to Alexandria and DeRidder sees significant military transport and commercial freight
Highway 467: Rural road serving Fort Johnson with limited visibility and narrow shoulders
LA-10: Connects to I-49 corridor, carrying freight between Texas and Louisiana

These roads feature unique hazards: sharp curves through pine forests, limited shoulder space for disabled vehicles, and frequent fog conditions that reduce visibility to near-zero. When you combine these factors with fatigued drivers pushing hours-of-service limits or overloaded timber trucks, catastrophic accidents become inevitable.

Louisiana’s One-Year Deadline: Act Fast or Lose Your Rights

Here’s what most Vernon Parish accident victims don’t realize until it’s too late: Louisiana has a one-year statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death claims. While Texas residents have two years and Maine residents have six, Louisiana’s Civil Code Article 3492 gives you just 12 months from the date of your accident to file suit. Miss that deadline by a single day, and you lose your right to compensation forever—no matter how severe your injuries or how clear the truck driver’s fault.

This compressed timeline makes immediate legal action critical. Evidence in 18-wheeler cases disappears fast:

ECM/Black box data: Overwrites within 30 days
ELD (Electronic Logging Device) records: May only be retained for 6 months
Dashcam footage: Often deleted within 7-14 days
Driver logs: Can be falsified or destroyed
Witness statements: Memories fade within weeks

When you call Attorney911, we send spoliation letters to the trucking company within 24 hours, demanding preservation of all electronic data, maintenance records, and driver qualification files. We don’t wait. We move fast because Vernon Parish families deserve the truth.

Types of 18-Wheeler Accidents Common in Vernon Parish

While every trucking accident is unique, certain crash types occur repeatedly in our region due to specific geographic and industry factors. Understanding these patterns helps us prove negligence and secure maximum compensation for our clients.

Logging Truck Accidents: A Vernon Parish Epidemic

Vernon Parish’s position in Louisiana’s timber belt means logging trucks are a daily hazard on our rural highways. These accidents differ from standard 18-wheeler crashes in several critical ways:

Overweight and Unbalanced Loads: Logging trucks often carry unevenly distributed loads that shift during transport, causing rollovers on curves or jackknifes during sudden braking. Under 49 CFR Part 393, drivers must properly secure cargo to prevent shifting that affects vehicle stability. When loads shift and cause crashes, both the driver and the logging company may face liability.

Rural Road Navigation: Unlike interstate highways, Vernon Parish’s state routes feature sharp curves, limited sight distances, and narrow lanes. Logging trucks require significantly wider turning radiuses than passenger vehicles. When drivers fail to account for these limitations, wide-turn accidents and sideswipe collisions result.

Hours of Service Violations: The pressure to complete logging runs before mills close or markets shift can push drivers beyond federal limits. 49 CFR Part 395 mandates that property-carrying drivers may not drive more than 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty. Violations of these hours-of-service regulations constitute negligence per se in Louisiana courts.

Jackknife Accidents on Highway 171

Jackknife accidents occur when a truck’s cab and trailer fold toward each other like a pocket knife. On Highway 171’s winding stretches between Leesville and Many, these accidents often result from:

Sudden braking on wet roads (common during Louisiana’s thunderstorm season)
Empty or lightly loaded trailers that lack traction
Improper brake maintenance violating 49 CFR Part 396
Driver inexperience with emergency maneuvers

When a 53-foot trailer swings across both lanes of Highway 171, there’s nowhere for oncoming traffic to go. These accidents frequently cause multi-vehicle pileups and catastrophic injuries.

Rear-End Collisions: The Stopping Distance Problem

A fully loaded 18-wheeler traveling at 65 mph requires approximately 525 feet to stop—nearly two football fields. On Vernon Parish’s highways, where traffic may slow suddenly for military convoys, school buses, or agricultural equipment, truck drivers who follow too closely or drive too fast for conditions cause devastating rear-end collisions.

FMCSA Regulation 49 CFR § 392.11 requires drivers to maintain a “reasonable and prudent” following distance. When they don’t, and when 49 CFR § 392.3 prohibits fatigued driving is violated, the trucking company may be liable for negligent hiring or supervision.

Underride Collisions: The Most Fatal Truck Accidents

Underride accidents occur when a passenger vehicle slides underneath a truck’s trailer, often shearing off the roof and causing instantaneous decapitation or catastrophic head trauma. These horrific accidents happen on Highways 28 and 171 when:

Trucks stop suddenly without adequate warning
Trailers lack proper rear impact guards (required under 49 CFR § 393.86)
Drivers fail to use hazard lights during roadside stops
Low visibility conditions obscure trailer markings

Survivors of underride accidents typically suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, or fatalities. Even with 49 CFR § 393.11 lighting requirements, insufficient reflectors or non-functioning lights create deadly hazards on dark rural highways.

Tire Blowouts and Maintenance Failures

Louisiana’s extreme heat and humidity, combined with poor road maintenance on rural parish routes, contribute to tire failures. When a steering tire blows on a logging truck at highway speeds, the driver often loses control completely, causing rollovers or head-on collisions.

Under 49 CFR Part 393, tires must have minimum tread depth (4/32″ for steer tires) and be free from defects. 49 CFR Part 396 requires systematic inspection and maintenance. When trucking companies defer maintenance to save money, they put Vernon Parish families at risk.

Rollover Accidents on Curves

The combination of Vernon Parish’s rolling terrain and highway curves creates rollover risks, especially for:

Tanker trucks carrying liquids that slosh and shift the center of gravity
Overloaded logging trucks with high centers of gravity
Drivers traveling too fast for curved road conditions

49 CFR § 392.6 prohibits motor carriers from scheduling runs that require speeds exceeding legal limits. When companies pressure drivers to meet impossible deadlines, rollovers result, injuring innocent motorists.

The 10 Parties Who May Be Liable for Your Vernon Parish Trucking Accident

Most law firms only sue the truck driver. That’s a mistake that costs victims millions. In commercial trucking accidents, multiple parties may share liability, and each may carry separate insurance policies. We identify every responsible party to maximize your recovery.

1. The Truck Driver

Individual drivers may be liable for:

FMCSA violations: Speeding, following too closely, hours-of-service violations (49 CFR Part 392)
Distracted driving: Cell phone use prohibited under 49 CFR § 392.82
Impaired driving: Drug or alcohol violations (49 CFR § 392.4-392.5)
Failure to inspect: Pre-trip inspection requirements under 49 CFR § 396.13

We subpoena the driver’s cell phone records, ELD data, and medical certification to prove negligence.

2. The Trucking Company (Motor Carrier)

Under Louisiana’s vicarious liability doctrine (respondeat superior), employers are responsible for their employees’ negligent acts within the scope of employment. Additionally, trucking companies face direct liability for:

Negligent Hiring: Failing to check the driver’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) status, driving history, or criminal background. 49 CFR Part 391 sets strict driver qualification standards that companies must verify.

Negligent Training: Inadequate training on cargo securement (49 CFR Part 393), hours of service (49 CFR Part 395), or hazardous materials handling.

Negligent Supervision: Failing to monitor ELD data for hours-of-service violations or ignoring reports of driver impairment.

Negligent Maintenance: Systematic failure to maintain brakes, tires, and safety equipment per 49 CFR Part 396.

Our team investigates the company’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores, which reveal patterns of safety violations that jurors find damning.

3. The Cargo Owner/Shipper

Timber companies or agricultural shippers may be liable when they:

Load trucks beyond weight limits
Fail to disclose hazardous cargo characteristics
Pressure carriers to expedite deliveries unsafely

4. The Loading Company

Third-party loaders who improperly distribute weight or fail to secure cargo violate 49 CFR § 393.100, which requires cargo to be “contained, immobilized, or secured” to prevent shifting.

5. Truck and Parts Manufacturers

Defective brakes, tire blowouts caused by manufacturing defects, or faulty steering systems may trigger product liability claims against manufacturers. We preserve failed components for expert analysis and research recall histories through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database.

6. Maintenance Companies

Third-party mechanics who perform negligent repairs or certify unsafe vehicles as roadworthy may share liability for resulting crashes.

7. Freight Brokers

Brokers who arrange transportation but fail to verify carrier safety records or insurance coverage may be liable for negligent selection under federal regulations.

8. The Truck Owner (If Different from Carrier)

In owner-operator arrangements, the individual truck owner may be liable for negligent entrustment or failure to maintain their equipment.

9. Government Entities

When Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) road design creates dangerous conditions—such as inadequate signage for steep grades, poor drainage causing hydroplaning, or failure to clear sightlines—the government may share liability. However, Louisiana’s Governmental Claims Act imposes strict notice requirements and damage caps ($500,000 per occurrence for state entities), making these claims complex.

10. Shippers of Hazardous Materials

Vernon Parish’s proximity to military operations and industrial facilities means hazardous cargo sometimes traverses our roads. 49 CFR Part 397 imposes special rules for hazmat transport. Violations that cause spills or fires create strict liability scenarios.

Federal Regulations That Prove Trucking Company Negligence

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates every aspect of commercial trucking. When companies violate these regulations, they create dangerous conditions that cause catastrophic accidents. We use FMCSA violations to prove negligence and secure punitive damages.

49 CFR Part 390-399: The Foundation of Trucking Safety

These regulations govern everything from who can drive to how long they can drive to what condition their equipment must be in. Here are the critical violations we investigate in every Vernon Parish trucking case:

Part 391: Driver Qualification Requirements

Before a driver can legally operate an 18-wheeler in interstate commerce, they must possess:

Valid CDL
Medical examiner’s certificate (proving physical fitness)
Clean driving record (verified through annual reviews)
Completed drug testing (49 CFR Part 382)

When companies hire drivers with suspended licenses, medical conditions that impair driving, or histories of safety violations, they commit negligent hiring—and we make them pay.

Part 392: Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles

This section contains the “rules of the road” for truckers:

§ 392.3: No driving while fatigued or ill
§ 392.4: No drugs or intoxicating substances
§ 392.5: No alcohol within four hours of driving
§ 392.6: No speeding or reckless driving
§ 392.11: No following too closely
§ 392.82: No hand-held mobile phone use while driving

Texting while driving a commercial vehicle is a federal violation with catastrophic consequences on narrow parish roads.

Part 393: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation

This regulation mandates:

Proper cargo securement (§ 393.100-136)
Brake system maintenance (§ 393.40-55)
Lighting and reflector requirements (§ 393.11)
Rear impact guards on trailers (§ 393.86)

When logging trucks drop loads on Highway 171 or trailers lack proper underride guards, these regulations provide the basis for liability.

Part 395: Hours of Service

Perhaps the most frequently violated regulations, these rules limit driving time to prevent fatigue:

11-hour driving limit after 10 consecutive hours off duty
14-hour on-duty window (driving must stop after 14 hours)
30-minute break required after 8 cumulative hours
60/70-hour weekly limits

Since December 2017, most trucks must use Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) that automatically record driving time. ELD data provides irrefutable proof of hours-of-service violations and driver fatigue.

Part 396: Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance

This requires:

Systematic inspection programs
Pre-trip inspections by drivers (§ 396.13)
Post-trip inspection reports (§ 396.11)
Annual vehicle inspections (§ 396.17)

When brake failures or tire blowouts cause accidents, maintenance records obtained through spoliation letters often reveal intentional neglect.

The Evidence That Wins Cases: Our 48-Hour Preservation Protocol

Trucking companies don’t wait to protect themselves. They send rapid-response teams—lawyers, investigators, and insurance adjusters—to the accident scene within hours. While you’re in the hospital, they’re gathering evidence to minimize your claim or deny liability entirely.

At Attorney911, we fight back with equal urgency. Our 48-hour evidence preservation protocol ensures critical data isn’t lost or destroyed.

ECM/Black Box Data (30-Day Destruction Risk)

Commercial trucks contain Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that record:

Vehicle speed before impact
Brake application timing and force
Throttle position
Engine RPMs
Cruise control status
Fault codes indicating mechanical problems

This data can be overwritten within 30 days or with subsequent driving events. We demand immediate preservation.

ELD Records (Hours-of-Service Proof)

Electronic Logging Devices provide GPS tracking, duty status changes, and driving time calculations. When drivers violate 49 CFR Part 395, ELD records prove fatigue played a role in the crash.

Driver Qualification Files

Under 49 CFR § 391.51, motor carriers must maintain files containing:

Employment applications
Driver’s license (CDL) verification
Medical examiner certificates
Drug and alcohol test results
Annual driving record reviews
Previous employer investigations

Missing files prove negligent hiring; incriminating files prove the company knew the driver was dangerous.

Maintenance and Inspection Records

49 CFR § 396.3 requires systematic maintenance. We obtain:

Pre-trip and post-trip inspection reports
Brake adjustment records
Tire replacement logs
Out-of-service repair documentation

Deferred maintenance creates liability for both the company and maintenance contractors.

Cell Phone Records

Federal law prohibits hand-held phone use while driving (49 CFR § 392.82). Phone records prove distraction occurred during critical seconds before impact.

Witness Statements and Scene Evidence

We deploy investigators to:

Photograph skid marks before they fade
Document sight distances and road conditions
Interview witnesses while memories are fresh
Obtain surveillance footage from nearby businesses (often deleted within 7-14 days)

The Spoliation Letter: Your Legal Shield

Within 24 hours of retention, we send formal spoliation letters to all potentially liable parties. This legal notice creates a duty to preserve evidence and exposes defendants to sanctions—including adverse jury instructions or default judgment—if they destroy records after receiving notice.

Don’t wait. Evidence is disappearing while you read this.

Catastrophic Injuries: Understanding the True Cost

When an 80,000-pound truck collides with a 4,000-pound passenger vehicle, the physics produce catastrophic injuries. The average Vernon Parish resident doesn’t realize the long-term costs of these injuries until they’re facing them personally.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Symptoms and Impact: Headaches, memory loss, cognitive impairment, personality changes, seizures, and permanent disability. Even “mild” TBIs can end careers and destroy families.

Lifetime Costs: $85,000 to $3,000,000+ depending on severity. Our firm has recovered $1.5 million to $9.8 million for TBI victims, including a $5+ million settlement for a logging industry worker struck by a falling tree.

Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis

Types: Paraplegia (loss of lower body function), quadriplegia (loss of all four limbs), incomplete injuries with partial function.

Lifetime Care: $1.1 million to $5+ million for medical care alone. Home modifications, wheelchairs, and 24/7 nursing care create overwhelming expenses. We’ve secured $4.7 million to $25.8 million for spinal cord injuries.

Amputation

Common Causes: Crushing injuries when vehicles are pinned under truck trailers, severe burns requiring surgical removal, or infections from open wounds.

Prosthetics and Rehabilitation: $5,000 to $50,000+ per prosthetic limb, requiring replacement every few years. Our $3.8+ million settlement for a car accident victim who suffered partial leg amputation due to staph infection during treatment demonstrates how we pursue every avenue of compensation.

Severe Burns

Sources: Fuel tank ruptures, hazmat spills, electrical fires. Third and fourth-degree burns require skin grafting, reconstructive surgery, and lifelong scar management.

Wrongful Death

When trucking accidents steal loved ones from Vernon Parish families, Louisiana law allows recovery for:

Lost future income and benefits
Loss of consortium (companionship, guidance, support)
Mental anguish of survivors
Funeral and burial expenses
Pre-death pain and suffering (survival actions)

Settlement Ranges: $1.9 million to $9.5 million+ depending on the decedent’s age, earning capacity, and dependents.

Internal Organ Damage

Liver lacerations, spleen ruptures, kidney damage, and internal bleeding often require emergency surgery and cause permanent impairment.

Louisiana Law: What Makes Vernon Parish Cases Different

Understanding Louisiana’s unique legal framework is critical to maximizing your recovery. Unlike Texas (where we also practice), Louisiana operates under a Civil Code system with distinct negligence rules.

Pure Comparative Fault

Louisiana follows pure comparative fault (C.C. art. 2323). Unlike Texas’s 51% bar rule, you can recover damages even if you’re 99% at fault—though your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. This benefits Vernon Parish plaintiffs who may have contributed slightly to accidents on rural roads with limited visibility.

The One-Year Deadline: Article 3492

Louisiana Civil Code Article 3492 provides only one year from the accident date (or date of death in wrongful death cases) to file suit. This is the shortest statute of limitations in the United States (tied only with Kentucky). Exceptions are rare and narrowly construed.

Critical: The clock starts ticking the day of the accident. If you wait 11 months to call a lawyer, there’s no time to investigate, preserve evidence, or negotiate before filing. Call immediately.

No Damage Caps for Personal Injury

Unlike some states that limit “pain and suffering” awards, Louisiana imposes no caps on economic or non-economic damages in general personal injury cases (medical malpractice caps exist but don’t apply to trucking accidents). This means Vernon Parish juries can award full compensation for your suffering.

Punitive Damages: Reckless Disregard

Louisiana allows punitive damages (exemplary damages) when defendants act with “wanton and reckless disregard” for public safety. When trucking companies:

Knowingly hire drivers with dangerous histories
Destroy evidence (spoliation)
Falsify hours-of-service logs
Ignore repeated safety violations

We pursue punitive damages to punish wrongdoing and deter future negligence. Louisiana has no cap on punitive damages in personal injury cases.

Governmental Immunity

Claims against the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for dangerous road conditions face strict procedural requirements and damage caps ($500,000 per occurrence). However, third-party contractors responsible for road maintenance may face unlimited liability.

Client Success Stories: Real Results for Real People

Don’t take our word for it. Our Vernon Parish and Louisiana clients know what it means to have Attorney911 fighting for them:

Chad Harris put it simply: “You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.” That’s how we treat every trucking accident victim.

Glenda Walker told us: “They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.” We don’t settle for lowball offers. We fight for maximum compensation.

Donald Wilcox came to us after another firm rejected his case: “One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello… I got a call to come pick up this handsome check.” We take cases other lawyers won’t touch—and we win.

Ernest Cano described our approach: “Mr. Manginello and his firm are first class. Will fight tooth and nail for you.”

Kiimarii Yup experienced our comprehensive support: “I lost everything… my car was at a total loss, and because of Attorney Manginello and my case worker Leonor, 1 year later I have gained so much in return plus a brand new truck.”

Angel Walle appreciated our speed: “They solved in a couple of months what others did nothing about in two years.”

While we can’t guarantee specific results, our track record speaks for itself: $50+ million recovered for clients, including multi-million dollar trucking accident settlements against national carriers.

Why Choose Attorney911 for Your Vernon Parish Trucking Case?

25+ Years of Federal Court Experience

Ralph Manginello has been practicing law since 1998. He’s admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and has litigated against Fortune 500 corporations, including involvement in the BP Texas City Refinery explosion litigation ($2.1 billion in total industry settlements). When trucking companies see his name on the complaint, they know we mean business.

The Insurance Defense Advantage

Lupe Peña, our associate attorney, spent years working at a national insurance defense firm before joining Attorney911. He knows:

How adjusters are trained to minimize claims
The formulas insurance companies use to value cases
When companies are bluffing versus when they’ll pay
The tactics used to deny legitimate claims

He spent years defending trucking companies. Now he uses that insider knowledge to fight for you. That’s your advantage.

Multi-Million Dollar Results

$5+ million for traumatic brain injury (logging accident)
$3.8+ million for partial leg amputation
$2.5+ million for commercial truck crash
$2+ million for maritime/Jones Act back injury
$10 million lawsuit currently active against University of Houston (showing our willingness to take on powerful institutions)

24/7 Availability & Personal Attention

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 any time, day or night. Seriously injured accident victims don’t keep business hours, and neither do we. Unlike massive ” billboard firms” where you’re a case number, we treat you like family. Ralph Manginello gives clients his personal cell phone. We return calls within 24 hours. You work directly with attorneys, not just paralegals.

Three Offices Serving Louisiana and Texas

With offices in Houston (1177 West Loop S, Suite 1600), Austin (316 West 12th Street), and Beaumont, we serve Vernon Parish and all of Louisiana. We’re not an out-of-state 800 number. We’re your regional neighbor with federal court authority.

Spanish Language Services

Hablamos Español. Lupe Peña is fluent in Spanish and provides direct representation without interpreters. If you speak Spanish as your primary language, you deserve an attorney who speaks your language. Llame al 1-888-ATTY-911 para una consulta gratis con Lupe Peña.

No Fee Unless We Win

We work on contingency fee arrangements. You pay zero upfront costs. We advance all investigation expenses, expert witness fees, and litigation costs. If we don’t win, you don’t pay. Our fees are 33.33% pre-trial and 40% if we must go to trial—standard in the industry, but our results are anything but standard.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vernon Parish Trucking Accidents

Q: How long do I have to file a trucking accident lawsuit in Louisiana?

A: ONE YEAR from the date of the accident (or death in wrongful death cases). Louisiana has the shortest statute of limitations in the United States. Call immediately—waiting even a few months jeopardizes your case.

Q: What if I was partially at fault for the accident?

A: Louisiana’s pure comparative fault rule allows recovery even if you’re partially responsible. Your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault, but unlike Texas, there’s no 51% bar. Even if you’re 75% at fault, you can recover 25% of your damages.

Q: How much is my trucking accident case worth?

A: Value depends on injury severity, medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and available insurance coverage. Commercial trucks carry $750,000 to $5 million in federal minimum insurance. Catastrophic injury cases in Louisiana often settle for $1 million to $10 million+.

Q: Who can be sued besides the truck driver?

A: The trucking company, cargo owner, loading company, truck manufacturer, parts manufacturer, maintenance company, freight broker, truck owner, and potentially government entities. More defendants mean more insurance coverage.

Q: What is a spoliation letter?

A: A legal notice demanding preservation of evidence (black box data, ELD logs, maintenance records, driver files). We send these within 24 hours of retention to prevent evidence destruction.

Q: Will my case go to trial?

A: 95% of personal injury cases settle before trial. However, we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial. Insurance companies offer better settlements when they know your attorney will actually go to court.

Q: Do I need a lawyer if the insurance company already offered a settlement?

A: YES. First offers are always lowball offers designed to close your claim before you understand the full extent of your injuries. Never accept a settlement without legal review—you waive your right to future compensation.

Q: What if the trucking company is from out of state?

A: We can sue out-of-state trucking companies in Louisiana federal court (since trucking involves interstate commerce). Ralph Manginello’s federal court admission allows us to handle these cases regardless of where the company is headquartered.

Q: Can undocumented immigrants file trucking accident claims?

A: YES. Immigration status does not prevent you from filing a personal injury claim in Louisiana. You have the same right to compensation as any other accident victim.

Q: How much does it cost to hire Attorney911?

A: Nothing upfront. We work on contingency. No fee unless we win. Free initial consultation.

Your Next Step: Protect Your Future Today

The trucking company that hit you has already called their lawyers. Their insurance adjuster is already looking for ways to pay you less. Evidence is being destroyed or overwritten as you read this.

You have one year to act under Louisiana law. But you only have days—or hours—to preserve critical evidence.

Don’t let them get away with it.

At Attorney911, we don’t just handle cases. We fight for families. We treat you like one of our own. With 25+ years of experience, multi-million dollar results, and a team that includes a former insurance defense insider, we have the tools to win your Vernon Parish trucking accident case.

Call now—before evidence disappears:

1-888-ATTY-911
(888) 288-9911
Available 24/7

Or contact us online at Attorney911.com

Hablamos Español. Llame ahora para una consulta gratuita.

Your fight is our fight. Let’s win this together.