Posted on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 at 7:23 am
The Tiemann Law Firm knows that commercial trucks can be intimidating, and for good reason: These enormous vehicles can cause catastrophic accidents when things go wrong. This blog will explore important information that differentiates trucking accidents from other collisions, then segue into what you can do about them, both on the road and in the legal aftermath.
What You Should Know
Trucking accident claims can be significantly more complex than typical collisions due to several factors:
- Truck accidents often involve severe injuries and fatalities due to the size and weight of the vehicles involved.
- Trucking companies, cargo shippers, or maintenance companies may share liability, requiring complex investigations.
- Trucking accidents are subject to federal regulations,adding another layer of complexity to the legal process.
What You Should Do
If you’re involved in a trucking accident, some steps will be similar to those you take after a typical car accident, but others differ significantly.
- Seek medical attention immediately.Your health is your top priority.
- Contact the police.File an accident report and obtain a copy for your records.
- Document the scene safely.Take pictures of the damage, skid marks, and surrounding area. Make a note of any details you remember, including the truck’s license plate number and driver information.
- Do not speak to the truck driver’s insurance company without legal counsel. Their primary concern is minimizing their liability, not ensuring your well-being. If there is a pattern of negligence or a pertinent incentive for the driver to behave recklessly, your lawyer can determine that.
- Retain a lawyer specializing in trucking accidents immediately.Trucking companies gather sophisticated data on their vehicles and drivers, including tracking via GPS, speed monitoring, maintenance reports, and other crucial details that could significantly bolster your claim. As an individual, you might struggle to obtain said data in a timely fashion; an experienced attorney, however, can access it, record it, and use it to help you.
If the worst occurs and you’re involved in a trucking accident, the Tiemann Law Firm is ready and able to assist. With our recent record-setting win of $65.75 Million for the victim of a trucking accident case, we’ve got all the experience needed to get you what you deserve.
Injured in a trucking accident in Sacramento? We can help! Our personal injury attorneys will bring more than 25 years of experience to bear and fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free, same-day consultation by calling (916) 999-9000 or toll-free: (800) 712-2000.
