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Lafayette sits along I-10 and I-49 — two of Louisiana's most important freight corridors connecting the Gulf Coast to the Midwest and the I-10 Corridor to the north. Louisiana State Police identified I-10, I-49, and US 90 as the deadliest roads in Acadiana, and LSP data shows 45 fatal crashes across the region in 2024 — nearly one per week. The Acadiana petrochemical and agricultural industries generate significant heavy truck traffic across Lafayette Parish and neighboring parishes around the clock. When a fully loaded commercial truck is involved, injuries are almost always far more severe than in a passenger car crash. TopDog fights to get you every dollar you deserve.
Lafayette's most active truck corridors run along I-10 East-West through the heart of Acadiana, I-49 connecting Lafayette to Shreveport and the north, and US 90 through the southern parishes. The industrial corridors serving Lafayette's oil and gas, agriculture, and construction sectors generate significant local freight traffic. We know the federal regulations that govern commercial carriers and how to build a case when those regulations are not followed. Those accidents cause real damage to Lafayette families and we fight to get injured people the care and money they deserve.
Trucking companies and their insurers operating across Lafayette Parish have legal teams ready the moment a crash happens. They may use delay tactics to minimize these claims and protect the carrier — and Louisiana's new 51% fault bar gives them a new tool to try to eliminate your claim. We know how to leverage the justice system in Lafayette Parish courts to fight back on every front for what you may be owed.
IMPORTANT LOUISIANA LEGAL INFORMATION — TRUCK ACCIDENTS
Prescriptive Period: 2 years from the date of the accident for crashes occurring on or after July 1, 2024 (La. Civ. Code Art. 3493.1). For crashes before July 1, 2024, the 1-year prescriptive period applies.
Federal FMCSA Regulations: Commercial trucks in interstate commerce are governed by federal FMCSA rules on hours of service, driver qualifications, vehicle maintenance, and cargo securement. Violations of these regulations establish negligence.
Multiple Liable Parties: The driver, trucking company, cargo loader, and potentially the manufacturer may all be liable. TopDog investigates all parties immediately.
Evidence Preservation: Black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records can be overwritten or destroyed quickly. TopDog sends preservation letters immediately.
Comparative Fault: Modified comparative fault. You can recover if your fault is less than 51%. Your award is reduced by your fault percentage. If you are 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover.
This is a brief summary of commonly applied laws in the jurisdiction. There are often different laws that apply to different circumstances. Once you hire TopDog, your attorney will advise you on the applicable laws.
Insurance companies and trucking carriers may use delay tactics and Louisiana's new 51% fault bar to minimize or eliminate your claim. TopDog Law and its co-counsel move immediately to preserve evidence and fight for the full value from every liable party.
Truck Accident | Higher policy limits than car accidents | Multiple liable parties
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Call us now or fill out our form at TopDogLaw.com — getting started takes about 5 minutes. Tell us what happened. We will review your information and get back to you fast to discuss your case. No pressure.
Get medical attention and document everything — your health comes first. Keep records of every doctor visit, every bill, every day you missed work or could not do what you normally do.
Do not talk to insurance without us. They may use delay and denial tactics from the moment you pick up the phone. Anything you say can be used to reduce what you are owed. Let TopDog handle them.
Time Is Critical
For accidents on or after July 1, 2024, you have 2 years. But truck accident evidence can disappear within days. Call us now immediately after a truck accident.
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