We share road space with them and accept them as part of our daily experience on the highways, but this does not mean many Louisiana residents don't move to the other side of the road when approaching a truck in an attempt to overtake or distance themselves from the...
Truck Accidents
Sleepy truck drivers can cause fatal accidents
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Oct 20, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
When you are working long hours and are racing against the clock to complete the task allotted to you, you may find yourself dozing off while working. For many, this is not a problem and does not threaten the lives of those around them-but when the person dozing off...
Fight back against negligent truck drivers
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Sep 21, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
We see them as we rush past them on the way to work or to the mall, and we don't think twice about the big rigs or commercial trucks passing us by on Louisiana's interstates and highways. We also see a number of truck accidents and the traffic backup caused by them,...
Can truck drivers get fired for taking breaks?
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Sep 14, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
We all get tired and exhausted in the workplace. So why is there so much of a fuss surrounding truck driver fatigue? Most likely because the drowsy and tired truck driver is operating a heavy vehicle that has the potential to severely injure or kill someone in a truck...
Poor truck maintenance can lead to serious truck accident
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Jun 14, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
If you've ever been surrounded by semi-trucks on Louisiana's roadways, then you know how daunting these massive vehicles can be. Fortunately, the vast majority of motorists who come into close proximity to these trucks do so without incident. For some drivers, though,...
Louisiana truck accident firm representing victims
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | May 26, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Truckers carry a heavy responsibility. Not only must they work hard to meet their delivery deadlines, but they also have to be alert and attentive nearly every moment they are on the job. A momentary lapse in attention, whether caused by distraction or trucker...
Louisiana bill would seek to lower truck speed limit
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Apr 26, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks can be seen on Louisiana's roadways every hour of the day. These massive vehicles, which sometimes carry dangerous cargo, often clip along at the same, or faster, speed as other, smaller vehicles. Does this increase the risk that a truck accident could...
FMCSA exempts some truckers with epilepsy
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Jan 20, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Trucking is a dangerous industry, not only for truckers, but also for other motorists. A negligent trucker in Lafayette can make a mistake that puts his or her safety in danger, as well as that of drivers nearby. For example, a fatigued driver may nod off behind the...
Louisiana firm fighting to impose liability on negligent truckers
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Dec 28, 2016 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Last week on the blog we discussed how trucks should operate in hazardous conditions. When truckers in Louisiana fail to drive safely in wet, icy or foggy conditions, they can lose control of their vehicle and cause a devastating truck accident. Victims of these...
Poor driving during hazardous conditions leads to truck accidents
On Behalf of Tauzin & Lorio, Attorneys at Law | Dec 23, 2016 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Many factors go into driving a semi-truck safely in Louisiana. As this blog has discussed in the past, trucks must be properly maintained, and truckers must ensure that they are sober and well-rested. But this just scratches the surface in regards to trucking safety....
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