ruston truck accident lawyer

Tractor-trailers are involved in severe crashes on I-20, Highway 167, and other busy Ruston roadways. Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers provides representation with 20 years of experience winning tough truck wreck cases. The firm handles all types of tractor-trailer accident cases and is available 24/7 for initial consultations.

Morris & Dewett has recovered millions for 18-wheeler accident survivors and families who lost loved ones to fatal tractor-trailer accidents.

What Causes Most Tractor-Trailer Accidents?

Preventable mistakes, carelessness, and negligence cause most big rig wrecks. Many involve multiple acts of negligence from various parties including motorists, trucking companies, and equipment manufacturers.

Motorist Negligence and 18-Wheeler Wrecks

Driver errors include performance errors such as mishandling vehicles, perception and recognition errors such as misunderstanding surroundings, and decision errors involving poor choices. Truck drivers’ common errors include speeding, which is a factor in roughly one in three big rig wrecks, prescription drug use causing fatigue, and performance errors on unfamiliar roads, which affect approximately one in five crashes.

Motor Carrier Negligence and Tractor-Trailer Crashes

Trucking companies must follow regulations for safe trucks and drivers, maintaining safety-promoting policies. When companies fail these obligations, they can be liable for big rig wrecks. Discovering motor carrier negligence requires deeper investigations and experienced attorney help.

18-Wheeler Wrecks and Equipment Failures

About 6 percent of deadly semi-truck accidents involve mechanical problems or equipment failures. Mechanical issues affect 18-wheelers roughly twice as much as passenger vehicles. Failures typically involve brakes or tires, caused by design flaws, manufacturing failures, inspection failures, improper maintenance, overloading, or improper cargo balancing.

Cargo Problems and Truck Accidents

About 7 percent of semi accidents result from unstable or unsecured cargo, roughly 10,000 truck accidents yearly. When cargo is unstable, big rigs become top-heavy and difficult to control, resulting in rollovers, jackknife accidents, runaway trailers, and severe wrecks involving multiple vehicles and catastrophic injuries.

Weather, Road, and Traffic Conditions

About one in seven semi-truck wrecks occurs during poor weather including dense fog and heavy storms. Traffic conditions also present risks on slick or poorly maintained roads. Congestion or accident aftermath affects 28 percent of 18-wheeler wrecks, and highway work zones are involved in roughly one in three deadly work zone accidents.

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Ruston and Louisiana Truck Accident Statistics

Statistics show the tragic frequency of big rig collisions in Louisiana, with sources citing LSU traffic reports.

What to Do After an 18-Wheeler Accident in Ruston

1. Call 911 to get Ruston Police Department or other authorities on scene.
2. Collect information from other drivers and witnesses.
3. Get pictures and video of the crash site with maximum detail.
4. Do not state fault; avoid admissions when speaking to anyone at the scene or to insurance companies.
5. Visit a doctor as soon as possible and get all medical care needed for your injuries.
6. Call your insurance company to report the accident within a day or two.
7. Consult a Ruston truck accident attorney at Morris & Dewett for claim options.

Representative Results

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$409 Million Wrongful Death

A tragic case where an impaired driver of a commercial vehicle ran a red light, then collided with our client, causing serious bodily injury to the mother and the loss of life of her daughter.

$49 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

An impaired driver of a stolen vehicle driving the wrong way collided with our client head-on, resulting in brain injury and multiple broken bones.

$32.2 Million Industrial / Workplace

Failure to maintain proper safety protocols led to an explosion at an industrial plant causing a series of catastrophic injuries from broken bones, burns, spinal injury, and mental anguish.

$31.5 Million Industrial / Workplace

Brain and spinal injuries followed an oil-field company failing to maintain equipment and provide a safe work site.

$17.2 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

Client was struck head-on by a disconnected load of an 18-wheeler that crossed the median causing broken bones and amputation.

$13 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

On the interstate, an 18-wheeler failed to yield right of way then made an unsafe lane change causing the accident which resulted in major bone breaks, damaged organs, and ultimately a leg amputation.

$12.1 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

A commercial vehicle failed to stop at a red light subsequently crashing into our client causing serious brain injury and permanent loss of function.

$7 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

When the other vehicle struck our client, the result was a major hemorrhage and a stroke.

$7 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

An 18-wheeler cut across traffic on an illegal left turn and hit our client, who suffered neck and back injuries.

$6.2 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

A fatigued commercial-vehicle driver fell asleep at the wheel and rear-ended our client, leaving our client with severe neck and back injuries.

$5 Million Wrongful Death

A hydraulic line exploded at a job site, taking the life of our client's loved one.

$4 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

Our client's vehicle was struck by the at-fault vehicle, resulting in neck and back injuries.

$3.2 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

While our client was stopped, the at-fault driver rear-ended our client's vehicle and set it on fire, leaving our client seriously hurt.

$3.1 Million Wrongful Death

An 18-wheeler caused a fatal collision that took the life of our client's loved one.

$3 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

A commercial vehicle struck and killed our client's loved one, who was on foot.

$3 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

Out on the highway, the at-fault driver hit our client.

$2.9 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

Our client was rear-ended by the other driver and seriously injured.

$2.8 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

On the highway, an unsecured load came off an 18-wheeler and struck our client's vehicle, causing orthopedic injuries.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; each case is decided on its own facts. See our full case results.

When Should I Contact a Ruston Truck Accident Lawyer?

Contact an attorney as soon as possible. Limited time exists to file claims, and at-fault parties may already be working to shield themselves from liability. Contacting an attorney helps protect your rights, retain experienced counsel, and build a stronger case.

Your Ruston Injury Attorneys

Founding partners Trey Morris and Justin Dewett lead every Ruston injury case Morris & Dewett takes.

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What clients say

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  BBrooke BirkeyRuston Office · Jun. 11, 2026
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  CCarolyn LawsonMinden Office · Jun. 26, 2026
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  LLydell ScottCovington Office · Jun. 18, 2026
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  First time being injured and needing a lawyer they where very helpful.

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  SSarah StarlingLake Charles Office · Jun. 5, 2026

Reviews reflect individual client experiences. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

How Much Are Truck Accident Settlements?

Compensation varies case by case based on injury severity and losses. More serious accidents typically result in higher compensation due to expensive medical bills and permanent losses. Damages generally cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.