Your Truck Accident Attorney Will Need You to Handle Some Essentials Following Your Crash

1. April 12, 2017 Your Truck Accident Attorney Will Need You to Handle Some Essentials Following Your Crash Image 1: Your Truck Accident Attorney Will Need Verification of Your Injuries Being in an accident involving a truck is a serious matter. Many people sustain life-threatening injuries. It’s estimated that 1 in 10 people involved in an accident with a truck sustain fatal injuries. Many others require long-term or lifelong care and support as a result of an injury. 1

2. If you have been involved in a truck accident and are seeking compensation for your ordeal, your truck accident attorney will need you to do a few things to make the claim process run as smoothly and easily as possible. Collect Evidence for Your Injuries It’s likely you’ll have obtained some kind of injury in your truck accident, but simply stating your injuries won’t be enough. Your attorney will need you to gather evidence of these injuries. You should ask your doctor or consultant for a report and keep any information that you think will aid your case, such as x- rays, scans and blood tests. You may have had to take some time off work and may also have received repair bills for your vehicle. Always make sure to keep the documentation that relates to these expenses or lost wages, as any evidence to support the turmoil you encounter as a result of a truck accident can help your attorney build your case. Take Photographs If you were in a position to take photographs following a truck accident, your attorney will want to see them. Alternatively, photographs may have been taken by the truck driver, or a third party, such as another driver or the police. Photographs of a scene are very important because they can verify liability for an accident. If you’re not at fault, the photographs will support this, and a claim can be made. Be Patient It’s natural to want a resolution to a case immediately, but this isn’t always possible. Although your attorney will be fast and efficient, some things take time to investigate. Although you’ll have been involved in an accident with a truck driver, it’s rarely that driver who is the target of your claim. Instead, the case will passed on to an insurance company who will want to limit payouts. Your attorney will be experienced in dealing with these situations, but it may take time to get the outcome you want. 2

3. If liability needs to be established, your medical conditions will need further investigation. Other issues may also require investigation. It’s best to wait for these answers before pursuing a case. This will allow your attorney to build a strong argument as to why your claim is valid, and you’ll be more likely to get a positive resolution. By taking care of the tasks, as instructed by your attorney, you’ll put yourself and your attorney in a better negotiating position. You don’t deserve to be at a disadvantage after a truck accident, so, ensure you contact a reputable attorney to manage your claim. About D & Z Law Group, LLP: If you’re in a situation where you need a truck accident attorney, come to D & Z Law Group, LLP for expert advice and lawyers who will be honest, dedicated and aggressive on your behalf. We have years of experience in getting our valued clients the outcomes they want, need and deserve. Sources: Large Trucks, IIHS.org Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts, FMCSA.dot.gov 3