Steps to File an Injury Lawsuit
Whether you retain the truck accident attorneys of Greenberg & Stone to work for you or not, your case has already begun. From the moment a crash happens, the trucking company's insurance company has already begun to prepare their defense. The adversary process starts immediately for them. The insurance companies that defend trucking companies send investigators to the site of the accident immediately to collect evidence and meet with prospective witnesses. It is not unheard of for investigators to appear at the scene before the police.
If you have been injured, it is critical that you act just as quickly — either by working with the Rapid Response Team at Greenberg & Stone, P.A., or by taking action yourself. You should have the same benefits and advantages that the trucking companies enjoy.
Things to Do After a Truck Accident Injury
There are certain things you can do to protect yourself following a truck accident. For example:
- Take pictures of the scene of the truck accident and the vehicles involved. Document the skid marks, gouge marks and debris. Pictures of the accident scene tell a valuable story about what occurred during the accident. Photographs of the property damage can speak to the way an accident happened, as well as the extent of the impact and the injuries involved. Trained experts can analyze these photographs to determine the speed of the truck and other factors.
- Note road signs and road conditions. Was it a dangerous roadway? Was snow, rain or fog a factor in the accident? Was there anything you noticed about the surface and makeup of the road itself? This information may be important later, and is easy to forget.
- Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of witnesses. It is a good idea to talk with these witnesses early while the accident is still fresh in their minds. Ask them what they saw and heard during the accident.
People often want their car repaired as quickly as possible after a truck accident. But fixing the damage can mean that critical evidence about the crash is erased. Talk to your attorney before you send your car to the repair shop or sign the title over to the insurance company. Many times, your attorney may wish to store the car in a warehouse for safekeeping until the case is over.
Talk With Your Lawyer — Not Their Insurer
It is not a good idea to talk with insurance companies about the truck accident. Insurance companies are notorious for using recorded statements against plaintiffs in litigation. No matter how supportive they may seem, their goal is only to reduce the amount of money they pay you.
Instead, talk with an attorney. By hiring legal representation, you send a clear message to insurance companies: you are serious about protecting your rights by holding trucking companies and drivers accountable. Your attorney will communicate with the insurance company on your behalf.
Taking Care of Your Health
Injuries in truck accidents tend to be very serious. Some people have to be airlifted to trauma centers. In many cases, the injured must spend a lengthy period of time in hospitals and must go through extensive and painful physical rehabilitation. It is important you communicate with your treating physicians and let them know everything that is bothering you, giving them all of the pieces to put the puzzle together. Many times following a truck accident, the injuries are not just treated initially, but far into the future. Some injuries do not show up for days or even weeks after the truck accident.
In these situations, your making the fullest possible physical, mental and emotional recovery is our top priority and should be yours as well. Hiring an attorney is your best option to make sure your rights are protected from the moment the accident occurs.
Contact Us
To learn more, call 866-296-1046 or e-mail the respected and accomplished trial lawyers at Greenberg & Stone, P.A. We offer free consultations and are available by phone or e-mail 24 hours per day. Our attorneys represent the injured nationwide and work on a fee-contingency basis, meaning we don't make anything unless you do.
