What Should I Do If I’ve Been in a Truck Accident?

Your first step should always be to call for medical assistance. Even if you feel fine, the full extent of your injuries might not be readily apparent yet. A healthcare professional can ensure any injuries you’ve sustained don’t worsen or become a chronic condition that could require ongoing care. They can also provide thorough documentation that you can use in your claim to establish the cause of your injuries and quantify the damage inflicted to help your auto accident attorney calculate the necessary compensation amount. Without medical records, it can be harder for plaintiffs to receive the compensation they need to recover from the accident.

In terms of the immediate steps you should take after a crash, you should move your car out of the way of traffic if possible and turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers. Once it’s safe to do so, take extensive photos and videos of the scene, including property damage and any visible injuries. We’ll use this evidence to strengthen your claim, increasing your chances of success as we pursue a fair settlement offer.

It’s also important to watch what you say to the truck driver after the accident. The mantra “anything you say can and will be used against you” isn’t exclusive to criminal proceedings. The truck driver’s insurance provider could use any admission of fault – even an offhanded “sorry” – to dispute their liability, arguing that you took responsibility for the accident.

Insurance companies will do whatever it takes to avoid paying settlement offers. As such, you should try to only exchange the legally required information with the truck driver and nothing else.

That said, you’ll most likely be in shock following the incident, which can make it hard to think critically. Even if you might have accidentally apologized out of instinct, we can still support you with zealous legal representation. The auto accident attorneys at our Tallahassee firm will fiercely defend your rights to the compensation you deserve.

Finally, you should talk to your insurance provider as soon as you can after the accident to evaluate the minimum settlement you need to cover the damages and schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys who will work hard to maximize your possible compensation.