What to Do After a Big Truck Wreck?

Our client was involved in a two-vehicle crash on LA 157 approximately 1.5 miles north of LA 527. Our client was traveling north bound on LA 157 in a big truck and the other driver was traveling southbound in a semi truck hauling an oversized load. As the client's vehicle approached the bridge entrance, the driver of the oversized load crossed the center line. Despite efforts to avoid it, a head-on collision occurred, causing extensive damage to our client. Our client was air lifted 15 miles from the scene of the accident to LSUHSC due to the severity of his injuries. According to the medical team, “The patient suffered a severe trauma that left in him multiple morphological and functional changes that interfere with his normal daily life, confirmed by the objective measurements and features found on MRI sequences.”

Our client was faced with chronic pain resulting from various injuries including rib fractures, the result of a metal rib cage, severe elbow pain, and shoulder pain. He also sustained injuries to his brain, collar bones, lungs, and chest. According to treating doctors, “Based on the information received and reviewed, the patient is permanently and totally disabled due to his cognitive and physical impairments as a result of his injuries sustained in the collision. Therefore, he continues to experience a complete loss of earnings and expected earnings since the date of his injuries. His potential for returning to work in any capacity is nonexistent.” Our client’s psychiatrist stated,“He's going to need a lifetime of psychiatric medication management.” 

Recovering from a brain injury sustained in a significant truck accident is a challenging journey that requires time, patience, and dedicated medical care. It involves various stages of rehabilitation, including physical therapy, cognitive therapy, and emotional support, aimed at restoring functionality and quality of life. With perseverance and the support of healthcare professionals, family, and friends, individuals can gradually regain their independence and rebuild their lives after such a traumatic event. 

In the aftermath of a serious big truck accident resulting in injuries, it's crucial to seek compensation for the physical, emotional, and financial toll endured. If you've been harmed in such an incident, our firm is equipped and experienced to handle personal injury cases, particularly those involving truck accidents.

Our team at Ryan E. Gatti Law Firm can provide invaluable guidance and representation, ensuring your rights are protected and fighting tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages incurred due to the accident. Don't hesitate to seek legal assistance to pursue justice and reclaim your peace of mind.