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New Orleans Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer for Maintenance-Related Accidents

The risk of an accident is a part of life on the road, whether you are commuting to work or driving a big rig truck across the country. Still, trucks pose a particular potential hazard because of their sheer size, the speed at which they travel and the long hours that truckers spend behind the wheel. A New Orleans tractor trailer accident attorney at Bloom Legal can help you hold trucking companies accountable when poor maintenance contributed to a serious accident.

Maintenance issues can increase the risk of a truck accident. Headlight problems, shoddy tires and malfunctioning brakes are just some of the defects that can make for disaster on the highway. These defects often go unnoticed by truckers and their employers, who fail to perform basic and regular maintenance on the vehicles.

At Bloom Legal, our Louisiana injury attorneys represent people injured in truck collisions and a wide range of other accidents. We combine decades of experience in the courtroom and at the negotiating table to help clients get the full compensation available under the law. 

Common Truck Maintenance Hazards in Louisiana 

When a trucker and his or her employer neglect to perform regular maintenance on a vehicle, they significantly increase the risk that the truck malfunctions on the road. The defects that arise from maintenance negligence include:

  • Brake failure: If a truck unexpectedly cannot brake, it is likely to hit other vehicles at full speed.
  • Headlight defects: Fatigued truckers driving late into the night need all the help they can get when it comes to seeing the road.
  • Tire blowouts: These situations often happen at high speed and with little advance warning for the truck’s driver and other motorists nearby.
  • Steering failure: A driver who loses control of a big rig has little ability to stop it from colliding with other vehicles.
  • Trailer hitch defects: A trailer hitch connects the body of the truck to the trailer behind it. If the trailer becomes loose or unattached, it creates a significant obstacle for other drivers.
  • Unsecured loads: If cargo on a flatbed trailer is not properly secured, it can fall off and create a hazard.

These defects put everyone else on the road at risk of an accident and serious injury. Although truckers often blame malfunctioning vehicles for crashes, the truth is that these issues are often the result of the driver or trucking company’s failure to do routine maintenance and safety inspections.

How a New Orleans Tractor Trailer Accident Attorney Can Help You

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in Louisiana, it is important to seek the assistance of an experienced injury lawyer

At Bloom Legal, we help people injured in commercial truck collisions and other accidents get compensation from those responsible for the crash. We know how to investigate crashes caused by poor maintenance and other factors, identify those responsible and build the strongest possible case for money damages.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a New Orleans Tractor Trailer Accident Attorney

Our personal injury lawyers represent people in New Orleans and the surrounding areas. Call us at 504-599-9997 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced New Orleans tractor trailer accident lawyer.

 

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