Every year hundreds of unsuspecting drivers suffer accidents. Accidents between cars are, of course, dangerous, but colliding with a truck or tractor trailer is often much more detrimental. Trucks are heavier than standard vehicles which often causes irreversible damage to cars and, unfortunately, the people that drive them.

If you have gotten into a truck accident, the first thing you should do is get medical help. It’s crucial that you document your injuries as soon as the accident occurs. Even if you have only suffered minor bumps and bruises, never assume you are okay to drive off. Always consult with a medical professional so you can ensure you are in good health. Plus, it’s smart to have your injuries documented so your lawyer can build a strong case for defense.

In many cases, trucking companies or their insurance companies may be responsible to provide you with the financial relief you need to recover from your truck accident injury. With the help of a personal injury lawyer, you can recover compensation that helps you get your life back on track after a truck accident.

What Evidence Can I Collect At The Scene Of The Truck Accident?

What you do matters after a truck accident. At every accident scene, there is evidence that needs to be collected. This comes in handy when building your personal injury case, as evidence is a strong component that demonstrates the liability of the other driver.

Take as many photos of the accident scene as you can. If the accident occurred at night, use the flash on your camera to ensure photos are clear and visible. Get the other driver’s name and insurance information so you can give it to your lawyer afterward. Remember, never drive off after an accident without contact information of the other party.

If there are any witnesses of the accident, be sure to speak to them. Collect eyewitness testimonies in order to have multiple accounts and records of exactly what happened. For example, if you saw the truck driver was texting while driving, you will need to prove this in court in order to place liability upon him. Without another eyewitness, this might be hard to prove. For this reason, have others at the scene of the truck accident write down, text, or email what they saw at the scene. It will help prove your case in court, and you may be entitled to the compensation you deserve if it is found your accident was caused by negligence on the part of the trucking companies or truck driver.

Can I Be Compensated For My Car’s Damage After A Truck Accident?

Truck accidents are a bit different than standard passenger accidents for a number of reasons. Common carriers offer transportation as a regular business and are liable for losses and injuries arising from the carriage. With regular car accidents, there isn’t a bigger company regulating the other car’s operation. But with trucks, you’re not just dealing with the other driver. You’re up against a big trucking company as well.

Truck drivers are managed by their trucking companies, so they are governed by the rules and regulations that the company sets forth. Truckers have an obligation, under their trucking companies and the law, to operate with a duty of care toward others. If this duty is breached, trucking companies are held liable for the damages caused by their truck drivers.

If your car was damaged in a truck accident, it is possible that you can get compensation to repair your car or replace it. But you will need to prove a few things first. You must be able to prove that the truck driver was, in fact, operating recklessly, negligently, or with disregard toward others on the road. Collecting evidence, as discussed above, is helpful for achieving this goal.

With the help of your truck accident attorney, you can certainly seek compensation for repairing or replacing your damaged car after an accident. If you’ve been injured, you can also fight for compensation that covers the burden of these costs as well.

How Soon Should I Call A Lawyer After A Truck Accident?

It is never too soon to contact an attorney after getting into a bad truck accident. It can be hard to stand up against a trucking company all by yourself, and without the help of a lawyer, you may be at a disadvantage.

As stated above, the first step you need to take after a car accident is seeking medical help. Your safety and health are of the utmost importance. The best thing you can do next is contact a California truck accident lawyer – ideally, the best time to call is right away. Your lawyer will instruct you on next steps to take, and can start building your personal injury case right away in order to help you get the compensation you deserve after what you’ve suffered.

Not all California truck accident attorneys offer a free consultation. Some charge excessive lawyer fees, and don’t care about the outcome of the case. At The Accident Network Law Group, we charge no fees unless we win your case. We never charge for an initial truck accident consultation, either. It’s important to us that you feel you have an ally after a bad accident, and that’s why we make ourselves available to you and your loved ones free of charge.

Schedule Your Free, No-Obligation Truck Accident Consultation With A Lawyer Today

Don’t wait – the sooner you call The Accident Network Law Group, the sooner you can get your life back on track after a bad accident. Standing up to big trucking companies is hard, and you should not have to fight alone.

Call The Accident Network Law Group as soon as possible at (951) 291-0976. With the help of a lawyer, you can fight for your right to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, or even your pain and suffering after an accident. Remember, you pay no fees unless we win your case, and we never charge for your initial consultation. We have offices in Riverside and Costa Mesa, and are happy to help any California truck accident victim in need of help.