You were going about your day, driving through Lafayette as usual. Then, all of a sudden, a truck blew through an intersection and slammed into your car. Now you’re in pain, in medical debt, and worrying about what happens next.
At The Thibeaux Firm, we don’t think you should have to pay the cost of a truck accident that someone else caused. That’s why Attorney Omar Thibeaux is ready to fight to get the money you need to pay for your medical care, offset your missing income, and compensate you for the pain and suffering you’ve endured. Because we charge a flat fee of just 25 percent rather than the 33 to 45 percent that other personal injury lawyers charge, you get to keep more of your compensation if we win your case.
Contact us today for your free, no-obligation consultation with a Lafayette intersection truck accident lawyer, and let “The 25% Attorney” fight for the compensation you deserve.
How The Thibeaux Firm Helps After a Lafayette Intersection Truck Accident
If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident at an intersection in Lafayette, turn to The Thibeaux Firm for help demanding fair compensation for what you’ve suffered.
Attorney Thibeaux has more than 20 years of experience and a comprehensive knowledge of how trucking companies try to get out of paying victims fairly. His exclusive focus on serious injury cases like yours gives him an edge when it comes to maximizing case results. Moreover, he only charges a flat 25 percent fee instead of the 33-45 percent that most firms charge, meaning you get to keep more of what he wins for you.
While you rest and recover, we can do the following:
- Independently investigate what happened, working with expert witnesses as necessary to prove the truck driver’s fault
- Handle all communications with the trucking company and its insurer or insurance department to protect you from their attempts to undermine your case
- Negotiate forcefully for a settlement that gets you paid without the time and uncertainty of a trial
- Take your case to court if the other side won’t make you a fair offer
This comprehensive approach is how Attorney Thibeaux has achieved life-changing results, such as the following:
- $1,000,000 for the victim of an 18-wheeler accident
- $750,000 for a client who was injured in a trucking accident
- $40,000 for a client injured in a commercial vehicle accident
Our client, Brooke H., was hurt in a truck accident. Here’s what she had to say about what we accomplished on her behalf:
“I had gotten in an accident. I was at the red light on Louisiana Avenue turning, and there was a truck that had sideswiped me while I was turning into the turning lane. I hired The Thibeaux Firm because I needed a lawyer and it’s a Black business, so why not support Black law firms? I was beyond happy with my settlement. I would definitely recommend The Thibeaux Firm to everyone who gets in an accident, or who needs a lawyer in general. The Thibeaux Firm is your firm to go to.”
Why Truck Accidents at Intersections Can Be So Dangerous
Truck accidents at intersections are particularly dangerous for a number of reasons.
First, the immense size and weight of a commercial truck impart extreme force when it collides with a smaller vehicle, often causing catastrophic damage and life-threatening injuries. Occupants of passenger vehicles are especially vulnerable in truck crashes, as smaller vehicles can be crushed, pushed into other lanes of traffic, or caught under a truck in a devastating underride situation.
Second, the impact points associated with intersection truck accidents make them among the deadliest types of crashes. These accidents often involve the truck colliding with the other vehicle’s side, which provides less protection for vehicle occupants.
Common Causes of Intersection Truck Accidents in Lafayette
Some of the most common causes of truck accidents at Lafayette intersections include the following:
- Driver distraction or inattention
- Texting behind the wheel
- Driver fatigue
- Driver impairment
- Inadequate driver training or experience
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Making improper turns or lane changes
- Vehicle maintenance or mechanical failures
Who May Be Liable After a Truck Crash at an Intersection?
Many different parties could be to blame for a commercial truck intersection collision, including the following:
- The truck driver who drove into the intersection when it was unsafe to do so
- The trucking company that employed the driver under the legal theory of vicarious liability
- The trucking company itself, if it failed to properly hire, train, or supervise its workforce
- The logistics company that hired a trucking company with a history of crashes
- Third-party loading crews that improperly placed or secured cargo in the truck
- Mechanics that failed to identify and fix damaged components
- Companies that manufactured defective vehicles or equipment
Securing maximum compensation often means identifying everyone who played a role in the crash and holding them all accountable for their share of the crash.
Contact a Lafayette Intersection Truck Accident Lawyer Today
Hurt in a truck accident that happened at an intersection in Lafayette? Then contact The Thibeaux Firm today for a free, no-pressure consultation with a Lafayette truck accident lawyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about truck accidents at intersections in Lafayette:
Who is at fault in a truck accident at an intersection?
In most cases, the person who entered the intersection when they should not have is at fault in a truck accident at an intersection. That might mean running a red light or stop sign, proceeding into the intersection ahead of another driver on their right, or turning left in front of oncoming traffic. However, other parties may also be to blame, including some that weren’t at the scene of the crash. These other at-fault parties could include the company the at-fault driver worked for, third-party support workers within the trucking industry, and other drivers.
What evidence can help prove fault after an intersection truck crash?
Helpful evidence to prove fault in an intersection truck accident case includes the following:
- Police accident reports
- Eyewitness testimony
- Photos of the crash scene
- Footage from traffic, security, or dashboard cameras
- Information from the truck’s “black box”
- GPS and telemetric data
- Hours-of-service logs
- Employment and maintenance records
Can I recover compensation if I was partially at fault in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana’s comparative fault law means you may still be able to recover compensation if you were partially at fault for the accident. However, any percentage of fault assigned to you at trial will reduce your compensation proportionally. As an example, if you win a $100,000 truck accident case but are determined to be 20 percent at fault, your recovery would be reduced by 20 percent, or $20,000, which would make your ultimate award $80,000. Furthermore, if the accident occurred on or after January 1, 2026, you will not be entitled to compensation if the court finds you to be more than 50 percent at fault.