Commercial trucks are considerably larger than personal vehicles, so when accidents happen, significant personal and property damage can occur. It can be a little scary to figure out the necessary steps to take after a commercial truck accident, so the experienced truck accident attorneys at Pope & Howard, P.C. are here to help.
If you’re in an accident with a commercial truck, try to stay calm and collect some key information from the scene.
First, call the police and report the truck accident. Give the commercial truck drive your insurance information and license number, and take his. Take pictures on your camera phone to document the scene of the accident. If you are seeking medical treatment, take pictures of your injuries and your passenger’s injuries. If possible, ask witnesses what they saw and take down their information.
As soon as possible, write down everything you remember about the accident. Perhaps you can use your voice recorder on your phone or type yourself an email. This will come in handy when meeting with your attorney.
Promptly file the claim with your insurance company following an accident with a commercial truck and provide the basic facts of your accidents to the insurance adjuster.
When involved in a commercial truck accident, it’s important to remember not to admit fault. Fault can be a complicated and multi-party issue.
One of the more common defenses in a trucking accident case is that the driver of the passenger vehicle is at fault for the accident. It’s important to retain an attorney in the first hours of your accident. An experienced attorney, like those at Pope & Howard, P.C., will fight for you to receive the compensation you deserve.
We understand the uncertainty and confusion you may be experiencing following your commercial truck accident. Commercial truck accident law can be complicated. Truck accident cases can involve personal injury, negligence, and product liability legal theories.
The legal team at Pope & Howard, P.C., in Atlanta, Georgia, will walk you through the entire process, ease your mind, and fight to get you just compensation. Every commercial truck accident is unique, but partners Geoff Pope and Marc Howard promise to help you sort through the aftermath in a supportive manner. Contact us – online or by calling 404-885-9999 – to learn how we can assist you with your commercial truck accident.
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