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What to Do After a Truck Accident

Published on April 15th, 2021

Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck accidents are a serious matter and they can be confusing immediately after. The very first thing that you should do is make sure the police and necessary emergency workers are called immediately. That is the very first step you have to make before calling a truck accident lawyer. 

If you are physically able to, make sure you take as many pictures as possible of the damage done to your vehicle and any injuries you or others have. Doing so can make sure that anything the police missed is documented. Not only that, but it can help your case later on.  

Truck Accidents Are Different From Car Accidents 

It may not seem like it would be a drastic difference, but it is. Trucks are much larger than your typical car, weighing in at 80,000 pounds or more. That is about twenty times the weight of a passenger car. Despite there being regulations in place to keep not only you but the truck drivers safe, there are still accidents. 

There are a number of things that make truck accidents different but here are the top five reasons a lawyer may be needed. 

  • Larger insurance policies- It makes sense that truck drivers’ policies are far more than a car policy. More often than not, in this case, the lawyer on the side of the truck insurance will do everything to make sure the truck driver wasn’t liable. They will do everything in their power to make you not want to take them to court. This is why a trusted lawyer with experience is necessary and can help walk you through your case. 
  • Property damage- Since the standard 18-wheeler is roughly 80,000 pounds you are looking at massive damage to your vehicle. This can make your car unusable and beyond saving if the accident is severe enough. 
  • More serious injuries- This isn’t to say car accident injuries aren’t serious. A truck accident, however, can cause more severe injuries and include intensive medical care and bills. Common injuries from a truck accident are whiplash, broken bones, brain trauma, and other life-altering injuries. 
  • Greater chance of death- An accident with an 18-wheeler is far more likely to result in death than a crash between two passenger cars. There are roughly 3,000 to 5,000 deaths due to truck accidents each year according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. 

When you look at the number of truck accidents each year, it is important to seek out professional help with your case. You have the right to work with a truck accident lawyer on your case. For more information, contact our friends at Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt.

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