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Posted By Ed Womac 20-Apr-2021

What Happens If You Have an Accident in a Company Vehicle?

Driving a company car has a lot of perks. You don’t have to worry about wear and tear on your own vehicle, you don’t have to pay for gas out of pocket, and you don’t have to cover the cost of monthly car insurance. But what happens ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 19-Feb-2019

What to Do in a Jackknife Truck Accident

What Is a Jackknife Truck Accident? A jackknife truck accident occurs when the wheels of large trailer truck suddenly lock, causing it to lose control. The trailer bed continues to move forward with more force than the vehicle towing it. As a result, ...

Posted By Ed Womac 16-Oct-2017

Truck Driver Fatigue is Contributing to More Accidents

Trucking accidents are some of the riskiest things to occur on the road, as trucks are often large in size, heavy in weight, and carrying plenty of dangerous cargo. According to a study done by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and ...

Posted By Ed Womac 26-Jun-2017

Common Defects & Malfunctions Found in Truck Accidents

If you were involved in a truck accident and sustained injuries, more than just the driver might be found liable for your injuries and any property damage you sustained. In fact, it is common for there to be multiple defendants in such cases, given ...

Posted By Ed Womac 6-Jun-2017

Womac Wins! $130,000 for a Client Who was Injured in an 18-Wheeler Accident

Our Womac win today is $130,000! We recently represented a client who was injured when the plaintiff’s vehicle was struck by an 18-wheeler in Jefferson Parish. The plaintiff sustained a herniated disc at C5-6 and underwent two facet injections. ...

Posted By Ed Womac 9-May-2017

Womac Wins! $225,000 for a 30 year old male client who was injured in an accident

Womac Wins! Our Womac win today is $225,000! We recently represented a 30 year old male client who was injured in an accident when a dump truck merged into his lane. He underwent shoulder surgery for his injuries. We put the Womac on em and recovered ...

Posted By Ed Womac 6-Apr-2017

Truck vs. Car Accidents: Why Are Truck Accidents More Complex?

Car and truck accidents have the potential to be very different. Trucks weigh almost 20 to 30 times more than the average passenger car. Their weight makes it hard for commercial trucks to come to a complete stop. Their size also makes them less ...

Posted By Ed Womac 24-Feb-2017

Truck Drivers: Are They Following the Rules of the Road?

All drivers must follow traffic laws and adhere to the rules of the road. However, truck drivers also have a specific set of state and federal trucking regulations that they must follow. As massive vehicles that weigh tens of thousands of pounds, ...

Posted By Ed Womac 21-Nov-2016

Thanksgiving Safety Tips for the Road

The Thanksgiving holiday can be a great time to celebrate with family, catch up with friends, and relax while watching some football. Unfortunately, between drunk drivers, heavy traffic, and fatigued motorists, Thanksgiving can also be one of the ...

Posted By Ed Womac 29-Sep-2016

Womac Wins! $625,000 for 18-Wheeler Accident

Our Womac win today is $625,000! That’s the settlement amount we secured for a 55 year old male who underwent back surgery after he was struck by an 18 wheeler. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and judgments ranging from thousands of ...

Posted By Ed Womac 19-Sep-2016

Womac Wins! $274,000 for 18-Wheeler Accident

Our Womac win today is $274,000! That’s the settlement amount we secured for a 40 year old male who was injured as a result of being hit by an 18 wheeler on the interstate. He underwent back surgery for his injuries. The Womac Law Firm has ...

Posted By Ed Womac 9-Sep-2016

Womac Wins! $275,000 for 18-Wheeler Accident on I-10

Our Womac win today is $275,000! That’s the settlement amount we secured for a 40 year old male who was injured in an 18 wheeler accident on I-10. He underwent neck surgery for his injuries. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and ...

Posted By Ed Womac 10-Aug-2016

Truck Accident Investigations - Part 3 - Electronic On-Board Recorders

Much like an airplane, many commercial trucks have electronic on-board recorders (EOBR) installed within them. These “black boxes” store important data pertaining to the events before, during, and after a trucking accident occurs. While ...

Posted By Ed Womac 3-Aug-2016

Truck Accident Investigations - Part 2 - Examination of the Truck

Commercial trucks, company vehicles, delivery vans, and more all require routine and careful maintenance to stay within a condition that is safe for driving. One of the signs that a company may be run negligently is if its vehicles are not up to ...

Posted By Ed Womac 20-Jul-2016

Truck Accident Investigations - Part 1 - Review of Company Records

If you have been injured in a truck accident and are planning on filing a claim, many factors should be examined. To get a clear look at what has happened recently, it is worth it to study what has happened in the past. In particular, reviewing a ...

Posted By Ed Womac 13-Apr-2016

Womac Wins! $600,000 for Back Injury from Truck Accident

Our Womac win today is $600,000! That’s the settlement amount we secured for a 48 year old male who was injured in an 18 wheeler accident. He underwent lower back surgery for his injuries. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and ...

Posted By Ed Womac 28-Mar-2016

Womac Wins! $950,000 for Neck & Back Injury in Truck Accident

Our Womac win today is $950,000! That’s the settlement amount we secured for a 47 year old male who was injured in an 18 wheeler accident. He underwent neck and low back surgery for his injuries. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and ...

Posted By Ed Womac 31-Dec-2015

Womac Wins! $232,500 for Truck Accident Injury

Our Womac win today is $232,500. That’s the settlement we secured for a 36 year old female who was injured in an 18 wheeler accident. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and judgments ranging from thousands of dollars to over one ...

Posted By Ed Womac 19-Nov-2015

Womac Win: $237,500 for Tractor Trailer Accident

Our Womac Win today is $237,500. That's the settlement amount we secured for a 61-year-old female who was injured in a tractor trailer accident. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and judgments ranging from thousands of dollars to over ...

Posted By Ed Womac 23-Oct-2015

Womac Win: $244,000 for Truck Illegal Turn Injury

Our Womac Win today is $244,000. That's the settlement amount we secured for a victim who was injured when a truck made an illegal turn. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and judgments ranging from thousands of dollars to over one ...

Posted By Ed Womac 15-Oct-2015

Womac Win: $350,000 for Back Injury in Company Truck Accident

Our Womac Win today is $350,000. That's the settlement amount we secured for a 53-year-old female who underwent back surgery after being struck by a company truck. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and judgments ranging from thousands ...

Posted By Ed Womac 17-Sep-2015

Womac Wins! $350,000 for Back Injury in Truck Accident

Our Womac Win today is $350,000. That's the settlement amount we secured for a 33-year-old man who underwent back surgery after being struck by an 18- wheeler. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and judgments ranging from thousands of ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 25-Aug-2015

Womac Wins: $540,000 for Neck Injury in Truck Accident

Our Womac Win today is $540,000. That's the settlement amount we secured for a man who underwent neck surgery after being side-swiped by an 18-wheeler. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and judgments ranging from thousands of dollars to ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 17-Aug-2015

Womac Wins: $350,000 for Back Injury in Truck Accident

Our Womac Win today is $350,000. That's the settlement amount we secured for a 34-year-old male who underwent back surgery after being struck by an 18 wheeler. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and judgments ranging from thousands of ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 8-Aug-2015

Don't Let Big Rigs Push You Around!

If you've ever driven next to an 18-wheeler, you know exactly how powerful they are. These massive vehicles can make your car seem like nothing more than a small toy. Huge trucks can cause serious damage - especially when put into the hands of a ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 21-Jul-2015

Womac Wins: $600,000 for Neck Injury in Truck Accident

Our Womac Win today is $600,000. That's the settlement amount we secured for a female who underwent neck surgery after being side-swiped by a pickup truck. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and judgments ranging from thousands of ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 9-Jul-2015

Womac Wins: $550,000 for Back Injury in Truck Accident

Our Womac Win today is $550,000. That's the settlement amount we secured for a 45-year-old male who underwent back surgery after being rear-ended by a company truck. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and judgments ranging from thousands ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 23-Jun-2015

Womac Wins: $800,000 for Injury in Garbage Truck Accident

Our Womac Win today is $800,000. That's the settlement amount we secured for a 75-year-old male who was rear-ended by a garbage truck. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and judgments ranging from thousands of dollars to over one million ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 29-May-2015

Womac Wins: $650,000 for Neck & Back Injury in Truck Accident

Our Womac Win today is $650,000. That's the settlement amount we secured for a 49 year old female who underwent neck and back surgery after being hit by a truck while riding her bike. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and judgments ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 22-May-2015

Womac Wins: $400,000 for Back Injury in Truck Accident

Our Womac Win today is $400,000. That's the settlement amount we secured for a 26-year-old female who underwent back surgery after being side-swiped by an 18 wheeler truck. The Womac Law Firm has obtained settlements and judgments ranging from ...

Posted By Womac Law Firm 20-May-2015

Womac Wins: $432,000 for Back Injury in Truck Accident

Introducing our "Womac Wins" series-highlighting cases where we Put the Womac on Em! Our Womac Win today is $432,000. That's the settlement amount we secured for a 32-year-old man who underwent back surgery after being rear-ended by an ...

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