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What to Do if You Have Been Injured in a Truck Accident

Personal Injury Attorneys Helping Truck Accident Victims

Most people do not have a lot of experience with truck accidents, especially truck accidents that involve serious or catastrophic injuries. As a result, many people have no idea what to do or expect after an accident takes place involving a commercial vehicle.

Hurt in an accident? Contact us today online or by telephone at 800-269-3443 to speak with an experienced attorney from Doehrman Chamberlain.

Our attorneys have more than 60 combined years of experience, and we have seen many cases that have been affected dramatically by the actions taken immediately after the accident. We know what to do after a car accident, and we know how to get the best possible compensation award for your case.

What To Do if You Have Been Injured in a Truck Accident

In many cases, a case is won or lost in the moments immediately following an accident. It is essential that you understand what to do and what not to do after a truck accident:

  • Don't say anything: Do not admit fault to the other driver, the police or the insurance company representatives. This can create a tremendous hindrance to a successful case.
  • Gather information: It is important to gather as much information as your injuries will allow. Get names and contact information from the witnesses on the scene. Take pictures of the scene with your camera or cell phone.
  • Seek medical attention: Make sure everyone on the scene of the accident is all right and call an ambulance if anything seems serious. As soon as possible, seek the attention of a skilled medical practitioner. Even if you do not feel hurt at all, many brain injuries and soft tissue injuries lie dormant at first. A good doctor will be able to discover these hidden injuries and get you the attention your injuries require.
  • Contact your insurance company: Let the insurance company know about the accident. It is important to be cautious with insurance companies and not to reveal too much before speaking to a lawyer.
  • Obtain a copy of the accident report: This document can be extremely helpful for your personal injury claim.
  • Keep detailed records of expenses: It will be important for your case to have detailed information about the medical expenses and costs associated with property damage. Find a place to store all of your receipts from doctors and mechanics.
  • Contact an attorney: Do not hesitate to contact an attorney as soon as possible after an accident. If you have us on the scene as soon as possible, we will have a better opportunity to talk to witnesses and gather evidence.

Evidence obtained in a timely fashion is a key to successful truck accident claims. Evidence such as black box data and log books are only required to be preserved for six months. After that, evidence is almost always destroyed.

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Commercial trucks are required to have at least $750,000 in plaintiffs' coverage. When any umbrella policy is added, coverage amounts can be millions of dollars. To avoid leaving money at the table that could be going towards your recovery, it is important to have an attorney protecting your rights. Contact us today for a free consultation.



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