If you’re involved in a commercial vehicle accident in Louisiana, you may be eligible to recover damages by filing a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. Navigating the aftermath of an accident can be overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to do everything on your own. It’s wise to reach out to a New Orleans commercial vehicle accident lawyer to help you secure the settlement you deserve.
Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C. brings over 75 years of personal injury law experience to the table, and we are ready to put it to work for you. From evaluating your claim to negotiating a deal, we’ve got you covered. We can also represent you at the Orleans Parish Civil District Court, the First City Court, or the Second City Court.
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of unintentional injuries. Any type of crash can change your life, which is why it’s important to understand what to do if you’re involved in one. Accidents involving commercial vehicles can sometimes be more serious for multiple reasons.
For starters, most commercial vehicles are larger than an average car, so they can cause more serious damage in an accident. Additionally, there’s the added element of the vehicle belonging to a company, which can impact your options when you file a claim. As of 2023, there were approximately 110,000 commercial vans registered in Louisiana.
There were a total of 3,801 commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes reported in Louisiana in 2023, including 98 fatal crashes. Numbers increased slightly in 2024, with 3,903 total CMV crashes reported.
When you file a car accident claim, you’re working to recover economic and non-economic damages, which cover direct financial costs and more abstract losses related to the incident. This includes:
Personal Injury We represent victims of negligence and wrongful conduct across all types of personal injury cases. Our experienced attorneys fight to secure maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from your injuries.
Car Accident We handle all types of motor vehicle collision cases, from minor fender-benders to serious multi-vehicle crashes. Our attorneys investigate the accident, gather evidence, and hold negligent drivers accountable for your injuries.
Truck Accident Commercial truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries due to the size and weight of these vehicles. We understand federal trucking regulations and work to hold trucking companies and drivers responsible for negligence.
Motorcycle Accident Motorcyclists face unique vulnerabilities on the road and often suffer severe injuries in accidents. We fight against bias and ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries.
Boating Accident Water-related accidents can result in serious injuries or drowning. We handle cases involving recreational boats, jet skis, and other watercraft accidents caused by negligence or recklessness.
Construction Accident Construction sites present numerous hazards that can lead to severe injuries. We represent workers and visitors injured due to unsafe conditions, equipment failures, or negligent practices.
Distracted Driving Accident Drivers who text, use phones, or engage in other distractions cause devastating accidents. We hold distracted drivers accountable for the harm they cause to innocent victims.
Drunk Driving Accident Drunk drivers make reckless choices that destroy lives. We pursue maximum compensation from intoxicated drivers and may also hold bars or social hosts liable under dram shop laws.
Our firm has decades of experience navigating car accident claims throughout Louisiana. We opened our doors in 1949 and have been helping Louisiana residents through their personal injury cases ever since. Our team comprises experienced attorneys and litigators, which means you can count on us to help you through your case, no matter where it takes you.
We’re confident we can help you secure a fair settlement and ensure you’re informed about the process from start to finish. We’ve made a name for ourselves as a trusted New Orleans personal injury law firm, earning the following industry accolades:
Not only do we offer comprehensive legal support, but we also take our cases on a percentage fee basis. This means that you don’t have to pay anything up front for our services, and you won’t have to pay at all unless we secure a settlement.
Settlements from a commercial vehicle accident claim in New Orleans can vary depending on the details of your case and your lawyer’s ability to negotiate a fair deal. The majority of personal injury claims of this nature settle out of court. This involves negotiating with the at-fault party and usually their insurance provider.
A New Orleans commercial vehicle accident lawyer can help negotiate a fair deal and represent you if you’re unsatisfied with the offer and want to take matters to court.
Being involved in an accident is stressful enough without having to deal with the legal processes that follow. Unfortunately, it’s important to act quickly in the wake of an accident to recover damages for your losses. On the bright side, you don’t have to go through the process on your own.
You can connect with a New Orleans commercial vehicle attorney to help you through your case. Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C. has been in business for over 75 years, giving us ample experience navigating complex personal injury claims. If you want to discuss your case in more detail, reach out to set up a consultation with a member of our team today.
When you’re facing complex litigation against powerful medical institutions, maritime corporations, or commercial entities in New Orleans or throughout the Louisiana Gulf Coast region, you need a law firm with the experience, resources, and courtroom prowess to level the playing field. Since 1949, Gainsburgh, Benjamin, David, Meunier & Warshauer, L.L.C. has built an unshakable reputation for taking on the toughest cases and defeating well-funded opponents who thought they were untouchable.
Based in New Orleans with deep roots throughout Louisiana’s legal community, our firm brings over seven decades of trial experience to clients facing medical malpractice, maritime injury claims, products liability, toxic exposure cases, and complex commercial litigation. Our attorneys don’t just practice law—they shape it. With leadership positions in local, state, and federal bar associations, and three former partners who ascended to the federal, state, and appellate bench, we command respect in Louisiana courtrooms that translates directly into better outcomes for our clients.
Whether you’ve been injured by medical negligence at a New Orleans hospital, suffered a maritime accident in Louisiana’s crucial shipping industry, been harmed by defective products, or exposed to toxic substances through commercial operations, partnering with a New Orleans litigation firm that other attorneys trust with their own family’s cases—and that corporations and their insurers genuinely fear in the courtroom—can make the critical difference between inadequate settlement offers and the substantial compensation you deserve for your injuries and losses.
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