The Truck Accident Law Firm Blog

If you are involved in an accident with a large truck, keep safety in mind above all else. Truck accidents, even those that appear minor, can create very dangerous situations. Depending on the load, the contents of the truck may be unsettled or flammable, the truck may be obstructing traffic, or other hidden dangers may lurk. But stay calm: a cool head and an awareness of your surroundings are your best allies in this situation.

Survey the area. As quickly as possible, take a mental note of the situation. Move other passengers only if it is necessary to prevent their further injury.

Call the police. File a report immediately, even in the case of a relatively minor incident. Be prepared to give as much detail as possible so the appropriate emergency services may be notified.

Document the scene. Assuming the accident scene is safe enough to do so, document as much as you can about what happened. Pay particular attention to the following:

• The exact location of the accident
• Any injuries suffered by those in your vehicle
• Extent of damage done to vehicle
• Information (Name, address, phone number, email, and insurance information) from all parties involved in the accident:
• Other drivers
• All owners of the vehicles (if different than the driver, which is often the case with large trucks)
• All witnesses

If you have a camera, take as many pictures as possible. In addition to photographing the items discussed above, photograph the road conditions, and if there are skid marks, photograph those as well.

If you were hurt in a truck accident, please contact a truck accident lawyer in your area today.