You’ve been involved in a truck accident. What should you do next?
The steps you take now may have a direct impact on your ability to recover
compensation for your injuries. They may also affect your health and well-being.
CR Legal Team is here to offer guidance in your time of need.
After an accident, we strongly recommend that you seek medical attention
and call an attorney – in that order.
However, if you’re looking for insight into the best steps to take
after a truck accident, we’ve provided the following tips:
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Remain at the scene. You are required to remain at the scene of a traffic accident that has
caused injury or property damage to exchange information with the other
party or parties involved, unless you are in need of emergency medical care.
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Call 911. If the accident is blocking traffic or someone has been seriously injured,
call 911 to alert the authorities and seek help.
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Seek medical attention. Go to the emergency room or see a doctor immediately after the accident,
even if you feel you were not seriously injured. Some physical trauma,
like whiplash or head injuries, may not be immediately apparent but will
require treatment to lessen the chances of permanent damage. Seek medical
care and inform the doctor that you were involved in a truck accident
so he or she knows what type of injuries to look for.
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Collect information and keep records. If possible, take pictures at the scene. Take pictures of your vehicle,
the truck, your injuries, and your clothing. Get the contact information
of any witnesses, the truck driver, the trucking company, and emergency
personnel. Keep detailed records of any medical treatment you receive.
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Do not admit fault. Do not apologize to the truck driver or to anyone else at the scene. Do
not say or do anything that may be misconstrued as an admission of fault,
as this could affect your ability to recover compensation in the future.
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Call a lawyer. If you were seriously injured, it is important to involve a lawyer who
is experienced with truck accident claims. He or she can stand up for
your rights and handle your claim so you can focus on healing.
Who Could Be Held Liable for a Truck Accident?
If you were involved in a truck accident, the following parties may be liable:
- The driver or operator of the truck
- The owner of the truck
- The company or person that leased the truck from the owner
- The trucking company
- The manufacturer of the truck or its parts
- The shipping or loading company that put the cargo on the truck
People who share the road with large trucks could also be responsible,
such as drivers, motorcyclists, pedestrians, or cyclists. In some cases,
government entities or contractors that are responsible for road maintenance
may be held liable if a dangerous or defective road caused the truck accident.
How We Can Help
While it may seem impossible to face Goliath, having CR Legal Team on your
side can give you a great chance to secure the financial compensation
and justice you deserve. You don’t have to go at it alone. With
us, you'll have a seasoned truck accident lawyer in your corner.
Listed below are just some of the ways we can help victims of trucking
accidents:
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Determining the full, fair value of your truck accident claim: It is important to determine exactly what your claim is worth, by taking
into consideration your current and future financial losses. These may
include medical care, property damage, lost earnings, and emotional trauma.
We will consider every possibility so that we can properly value your claim.
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Investigating the cause of your accident to assign liability: Accident reconstruction and a thorough investigation by our in-house private
investigators will allow us to determine what caused your truck accident
and therefore who should be held legally responsible.
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Filing your insurance claim: We will send the insurance company a demand letter, requesting the amount
of financial compensation we believe your case is worth. We will work
closely with you to make sure you agree with the amount and that it is
in your best interests.
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Negotiating with the insurance provider to seek a fair settlement: If the trucking company’s insurance provider sends a counteroffer,
we will review it to see if it is fair. If the counteroffer is not fair,
we will negotiate as necessary to seek the best possible settlement on
your behalf.
Truck Accident Resources
If you are looking for more information regarding truck accidents, commercial
trucks, and trucking regulations, you have come to the right place. As
a part of our ongoing commitment to serve our clients and the community,
we have compiled several resources that can offer helpful guidance on
large commercial truck regulations and accidents.
In addition to visiting the following websites, you are always welcome
to call our offices for a free consultation. Our truck accident attorneys
are standing by to see how we can help you.
You can click on any of the following links for more information:
We can all do our part to make our roadways safe. Understanding the common
causes of truck accidents can help us recognize what dangers we may face
when we share the road with commercial vehicles. And if we are involved
in collisions despite our best efforts, we can take the necessary steps
to hold at-fault parties accountable.
For compassionate help and experienced counsel, please call CR Legal Team at
(866) 691-0607.