On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Truck Accidents on March 30, 2015According to the Louisiana State Police, an 18-wheeler driven by a 27-year-old man hit two cars stopped at a red light from behind and then hit another car head on. The accident occurred on Highway 90 in front of the Boutte, Louisiana, Walmart store. Troopers claimed that the truck driver was intoxicated. Along with charges…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Truck Accidents on September 15, 2014From the recent crash that seriously injured actor Tracy Morgan to the less publicized collisions that each day change peoples’ lives forever, it isn’t difficult to find examples of devastating truck accidents. These crashes are all too common, despite strict state and federal regulations of the trucking industry. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),…
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On behalf of The Law Offices of W.A. “Chip” Forstall, Jr. posted in Truck Accidents on August 18, 2014Multiple parties — not just the truck driver — may be liable for injuries suffered in a truck accident. If you have been hurt in a collision with a large commercial vehicle, then all of the parties that might be responsible should be identified and then notified of your injuries. People who have been injured…
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