Common Questions after a Truck Accident
Have you ever seen an 18-wheeler, semi-truck,
tractor-trailer, or big rig crash into car? Have you ever wondered what would
happen if that car was yours and you were driving? The tragedy of such a
situation can be mitigated with knowledge about what to do. At NYC truck accident lawyer Wittenstein
& Wittenstein we can put your mind at ease and take care of all the details
for you, so you can concentrate on getting better.
Truck accidents can cause
catastrophic injuries, and long-term disability. Victims need an attorney with the experience
to properly handle these more complicated claims. There are often multiple defendants, such as
drivers, trucking companies, municipalities (for defects on the road) and
manufacturers (for design defects in the truck.) When catastrophic injuries occur, an
experienced Brooklyn traffic accident attorney will leave no stone unturned to
get the highest amount of compensation from all possible sources.
THE FIRST THING TO
DO AFTER A TRUCK ACCIDENT
- Document Everything
- Take photos of the vehicles and your injuries
- Take videos of the vehicles and your injuries
- Interview witnesses (try to do it with video.)
- Get the information from all drivers and owners
- License Plate
- Driver’s License
- Names, addresses, phone numbers and emails for all
involved
- Note any defects in the appearance of the 18-wheeler,
semi-truck, tractor-trailor or big rig involved in the accident
- Note the appearance of the
driver - does he seems to be under the influence or sleepy?
Securing all this information is a very important first step
for an 18-wheeler accident, as it will allow your NYC truck accident
lawyer to make every possible claim, including claims for negligent hiring
and failure to maintain the truck in the proper way. The more evidence there is, there more
avenues an experienced Brooklyn traffic accident attorney has to get you the
highest amount of compensation.
WHAT ABOUT MY
PROPERTY DAMAGE?
Cars are an important investment and an essential way to get
around, but never consider your car damage problem before you consider your
health. If your injuries are serious,
you MUST risk leaving your car in the hands of the police to tow to a shop,
while you go to the hospital. Never
value your property more than your health.
If you have full-coverage for your vehicle, your insurance company will
handle repairs. If you do not have
full-coverage, you can make a claim for property damage against the truck. If the facts of the accidents are very clear,
such as if you were sitting at a light and hit in the rear by the truck, you
might be able to collect the money quickly for the truck’s insurance company,
and not have to pay the deductible. It’s
always best to ask an experienced Brooklyn
traffic accident attorney before calling an insurance company yourself.
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