What To Do In A Large Truck Accident

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With more and more trucks on the roads these days, there is growing concern over highway safety. NAFTA and other developments in commerce and economics have greatly increased the concentration of large big-rigs on our highways. Carrying tons of toxic materials and barreling down the highways at high speeds, trucks pose a great risk to other drives on the road. Truckers work long hours, many times longer than is legal, and may be fatigued behind the wheel. Schedules must be kept and this leads to overloaded trailer-rigs or drivers behind the wheel of a truck with mechanical problems.

Trucking accidents cause disastrous accidents and often result in death. At a rate of more than 14 fatalities a day, truck-related accidents are all too common and leave families devastated. Traumatic brain injuries and dismemberment are also typical of accidents involving these immense trucks.

Call us today if you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a trucking accident. The timeliness of your suit is especially important in truck-related claims. Here's why:

• Key evidence is often destroyed by the motor carrier before a lawsuit is filed. The law requires trucking companies to keep written records of each driver's log information for six months, but other records such as recorded communications, scale tickets, inspection reports, and fuel records are not protected by federal regulations. Hiring a lawyer quickly can greatly improve your case.
  
• Immediate, professional accident investigations should be made. Trucking companies have experience with truck-related accidents and know exactly how to go about collecting evidence to take the blame away from the driver or themselves. Investigator teams are sent to the site of the accident within hours of the incident. It is imperative that the injured party hire an experienced attorney as soon as possible to ensure a professional and thorough investigation is made while the evidence is intact.
  
• Statements and evidence needs to gathered immediately. As time passes, it becomes more difficult to locate and talk to witnesses to find out what actually happened. The emergency personnel who responded to the call should be questioned before other accidents confuse their statements. The injured party's car should also be preserved.

As you can see, a truck accident is far more than just a big car wreck. You need a lawyer who has the expertise to treat your trucking accident quickly and thoroughly. Call today for a free consultation. Together, we will take whatever actions are necessary to win your claim.

If You Have Been Seriously Injured In A Truck Accident, You Need The Advice Of An Experienced Trucking Accident Attorney.

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