What To Do After a Big Truck Wreck

If you were recently in a big truck wreck, the first thing that you need to understand is that, due to the nature of these types of cases, the process for filing a legal claim may be different from what you would expect from a regular car accident. You’ll want to avoid making common mistakes to ensure your legal rights are protected.

If you’re ever in a truck crash and you are fortunate enough to survive with only minor injuries, there are certain actions you can take to protect your rights.

Steps To Follow After a Big Truck Wreck

When you’ve been involved in a wreck with a large commercial truck, here are some of the steps that you should take.

Call the Police

No matter how minor the accident may seem, it’s important to get a police report. Call 911 to ensure you have documentation of the accident on file and the details of all parties involved on record. Having a police report can help to ensure that you can provide evidence of responsibility for the accident down the road.

Get a Medical Evaluation 

Even if you think you feel fine, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. You could have internal injuries from the accident and may not realize it.

Collect Evidence at the Scene

This should only be done if you’re uninjured and it is safe enough to do so. Grab pictures of the scene and collect the contact information of all witnesses. Don’t forget to also document the weather conditions or any other factors that may have played a role in the accident. 

Get Your Vehicle Appraised

Go through your insurance company to get a vehicle repair estimate from an approved auto body shop. This will give you a true estimate of vehicle repair costs so that you can add them in as part of your claim.

Don’t Admit Fault or Liability

Any conversation about your accident should happen with your lawyer. Be careful not to do things like apologize, as something meant as a generalization could be interpreted as accepting liability for the accident.

Don’t Post on Social Media

Posting about your accident on social media can cause legal issues later on. It’s fine to speak with your friends and family about the accident… just keep it offline.

Call a Truck Accident Attorney

Contact a lawyer as soon as possible following the accident. When you’re dealing with insurance companies and commercial firms, it’s important to have the representation that you deserve.

Shrader Law Firm will ensure that you are fully prepared for your case so that you can get on the road to financial recovery. Give us a call today to schedule a consultation!