Practice Areas
Maritime law
Worker's Compensation
Personal Injury
Maritime law
Worker's Compensation
Personal Injury
Louisiana 18 Wheeler Accident
AttorneyA collision with an eighteen-wheeler or other commercial motor vehicle can have a profound impact on your life. Because of the huge potential to cause catastrophic injuries to other drivers on the road, commercial drivers are held to higher standard of care. If you had a collision with an 18-wheeler or other commercial motor vehicle, Christopher R. Schwartz can help you get all of the compensation you deserve. We know the Federal and State trucking industry regulations, and know how to make the trucking company pay for your injuries.
Auto Accident FAQs:
1. How do I know if I have a personal injury case?
2. The insurance adjuster has offered to settle and s/he said I don’t need a lawyer. Is this true?
3. How much will it cost me to hire a lawyer?
4. What damages can I recover for my injuries?
5. How long do I have to make a claim?
1. How do I know if I have a personal injury case?
If you sustained injury or damages in a wreck with an 18-wheeler accident, you may have a case. Request a free case evaluation from a lawyer as soon as possible.
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If you sustained injury or damages in a wreck with an 18-wheeler accident, you may have a case. Request a free case evaluation from a lawyer as soon as possible.
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2. The
insurance adjuster has offered to settle and s/he said I don’t need
a lawyer. Is this true?
Not necessarily. It is in your best interest at least to get a free initial consultation from a lawyer to find out if the adjuster’s offer is a fair one. Remember, the adjuster works for the insurance company, whose goal is to minimize the payout to you. A lawyer will work for you to maximize the compensation you receive for your damages.
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Not necessarily. It is in your best interest at least to get a free initial consultation from a lawyer to find out if the adjuster’s offer is a fair one. Remember, the adjuster works for the insurance company, whose goal is to minimize the payout to you. A lawyer will work for you to maximize the compensation you receive for your damages.
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4. What damages can I
recover for my injuries?
You may recover all or some of the following:
•Property damage
•Medical expenses (present & future)
•Lost wages (present & future)
•Loss of earning capacity
•Scarring and disfiguration
•Pain and suffering
•Loss of consortium
•Punitive or exemplary damages
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You may recover all or some of the following:
•Property damage
•Medical expenses (present & future)
•Lost wages (present & future)
•Loss of earning capacity
•Scarring and disfiguration
•Pain and suffering
•Loss of consortium
•Punitive or exemplary damages
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5. How long do I have to make a claim?
Generally, you have one year in which to file a claim. Request a free case evaluation from a lawyer as soon as possible.
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Generally, you have one year in which to file a claim. Request a free case evaluation from a lawyer as soon as possible.
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Christopher R. Schwartz is an 18 Wheeler Accident Attorney in Louisiana that offers his clients over 13 years of experience. Mr. Schwartz provides skilled personal injury representation with a focus on semi trailer wrecks, 18 wheeler accidents, car wrecks, auto accidents and also slip & fall accidents. We have offices conveniently located in Metairie and Baton Rouge, LA and can assist you with 18 wheeler wrecks or semi trailer crashes on I-10, I-55, I-510, I-310, I-12 & I-110. Contact us today to set up your free case evaluation. (504) 8337-2263 in New Orleans or (225) 922-3911 in Baton Rouge.
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NEW ORLEANS — (504) 837-2263
2901 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 204, Metairie, Louisiana 70002
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BATON ROUGE — (225) 922-3911
3233 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite 204, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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