Hi, my name is Kirsten Krueger and two years ago, I was in a car accident. I was stopped at a stop sign when the driver behind me slammed into my car. Due to my injuries, I had to spend a few days in the hospital and I was unable to work for two months. My medical care was expensive and without being able to work, I couldn't pay my bills. The car accident was stressful enough and then I had to worry about how I would pay my bills. After speaking with a car accident lawyer, it wasn't long before I was compensated for my medical bills and lost wages from work. I'm writing this blog to help others who have been a car accident and haven't received any compensation. As you read my posts, you'll learn how an attorney can help you if you're in a vehicle accident.
If you got involved in a truck accident, which a reckless driver was responsible for, you should file a lawsuit against them. However, the court process isn't as easy as you may think. You need to provide tangible evidence to support your claim so you can be compensated. The fact that you weren't responsible for the accident or at fault doesn't guarantee you a positive outcome. If you really want to win a truck accident case, you need to hire a truck accident lawyer and provide the following critical evidence.
Photo Evidence
It's vital to gather as much critical evidence as you can immediately after the truck accident. Some of the photos you may take might play a huge role in strengthening your case. Actually, taking photos shouldn't be a big issue if you have a smartphone. If you suffered injuries, take photos of the bruises, cuts, burns, and breaks you may have sustained. Also, take photos of the road skid marks, road signs, your vehicle, and any other vehicle involved. Refuting photo evidence is a bit difficult, so you should take several accurate photos and share them with your truck accident lawyer.
Accident Reports from Relevant Authorities
When police officers arrive at the scene, they make official reports for the accident and submit them. But even as they do so, ensure they do it based on accurate facts. If they ask you questions, ensure you truthfully answer them because what you say is critical in your case development process. Ask the police officer to give a copy of their report and share it with your lawyer. In most cases, the truck is first inspected before it's removed from the scene to determine if it had irregularities, defects, or violations like worn tires and overload issues that might have led to the accident. Ensure you get a copy of the inspection report from the inspector.
Witness Statements
Statements from a witness can help build your case. For this reason, collect accurate testimony from the willing witnesses, who could be the bystanders or other passengers. For instance, take their contact details, names, and statements at the scene. And although you should give all this information to the police officers who arrive at the scene, ensure you first give them to your truck accident attorney. The lawyer will use the video or written statements or testimonies to strengthen and build your case.
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