I still remember my accident like it was yesterday. One minute I was driving my daughter to school and the next I was waking up in a hospital bed. It was frustrating to deal with the emotional trauma of forgetting an entire week of my life, in addition to stressing about my small child. Fortunately, we were both able to recover, but it wasn't easy walking dealing with the medical bills that accompanied the accident. I found myself struggling with things as simple as answering the phone, because I was nervous about dealing with another insurance adjuster. Fortunately, by working with a lawyer, I was able to make sense of my situation. I know that you can overcome difficult challenges too, which is why I shared my story on this website.
Working Through Emotional Trauma
Who Investigates A Commercial Truck Accident?
Debra Hawkins
After a truck accident, several parties will investigate. The truck accident company and their insurance provider will conduct their own investigation. You can contact the police, but the investigation conducted by the police might not be enough. Instead, you will need a truck accident attorney on your side.
The Police Investigation
The police officer might investigate the crash depending on how serious it is. The officer will give an opinion regarding who is believed to be responsible for the truck accident. While the evidence produced by the police officer's investigation can be helpful, it is seldom good enough to maximize your chances of winning your case.
The Department of Transportation Investigation
The Department of Transportation (DOT) will perform an investigation to tell a part of the story. However, the report might not be admissible in court depending on the methodology used. Therefore, you will need to rely on a truck accident attorney to find out exactly what went wrong as you pursue compensation for your injuries after the truck accident.
Your Attorney
Contact a truck accident attorney as soon as possible. If you contact an attorney fast enough, then they will arrive at the scene of the accident and may be able to acquire evidence that might otherwise be destroyed.
The attorney will need to survey the scene of the accident to learn anything about it that could play a role in your case. For example, the driver might have made a U-turn in a location where it would not be safe to do so.
Witnesses
There are various types of witnesses who might be called upon during your truck accident case. This can include individuals who might have seen the accident occur or expert witnesses who are hired by your truck accident attorney to testify on your behalf. Some law firms may already have expert witnesses who work for them.
An expert witness might examine the truck and determine how the accident occurred based on the damage done to it. This can reveal surprising information such as whether the truck driver was distracted at the time of the accident.
The Truck Company
The company that employs the driver might have evidence that can be used in your case. For example, the truck company might not keep adequate records of the driver's hours, or you may find helpful information in the commercial truck's black box. For more information, reach out to an attorney today.
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