Motor vehicle accidents can be extremely terrifying incidents that leave people with serious injuries. The damages and injuries from a motor vehicle accident can be even greater when a semi-truck or tractor-trailer is involved. These behemoth vehicles can cause devastating accidents. You may be left confused as to what to do next after suffering a serious truck accident injury.
DOCS4PI is committed to getting truck accident injury victims the professional services they may need following a crash. We will connect injury victims with the best doctors in Florida for treating motor vehicle accident injuries. Our network of personal injury attorneys can help you hold the liable party responsible for your injuries and secure compensation for your suffering.
Did you know that a fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh as much as 40 tons? That is a huge amount of weight. The mammoth size of these vehicles is what makes them so dangerous in motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, it is typically the driver and passengers of the other car involved in a truck accident that suffers the worst injuries.
If you have been involved in a large truck accident, be sure to check on your own health and safety first. These accidents are known for leading to severe spine injuries, neck injuries, or even death. It is important not to move until emergency medical assistance arrives if you believe you have suffered a spine or neck injury. Movement can potentially worsen the injury and may even lead to paralysis.
If you are able to move safely and without injury after the accident, try to move your vehicle off the road if possible. At the very least, get yourself to a safe place off of the road while you wait for first responders. The following actions are important to keep in mind if you have been involved in a trucking accident:
The first thing to do if you are conscious following a trucking accident is to check yourself for injuries. Do a full mental and physical evaluation of your health before moving around. You should then check on the safety of anyone else involved in the accident. Contact emergency medical services by dialing 911 if anyone has been injured.
Remember that you should not attempt to move if you believe you have suffered a neck or spine injury. The same is true for any other people involved in the accident. It is important to check on the safety of others if you are able to but you should not move anyone who may have sustained a spine or neck injury. Wait for paramedics to arrive on the scene and begin administering medical care.
Information and written documentation are always important to have following a truck accident injury. Try to gather the contact and insurance information from any other drivers in a motor vehicle accident, including the semi-truck driver. You should also grab the contact information for any witnesses to the accident. Collecting the following information from the other drivers involved in a trucking accident can help protect you if you need to file a personal injury lawsuit later:
It is possible that the truck driver flees the scene of the accident after a collision. You should still take care to collect and record as much information as possible. There still may be a case to pursue, even in a hit-and-run.
Do not neglect to report a truck accident to the police. Some people may be afraid to call the police for whatever reason but having an official police report of the accident can actually be beneficial. A police report usually contains a comprehensive description of the scene, contact information for all parties involved and witnesses, as well as driver and witness statements. This information can be used to help build a strong personal injury case and secure the maximum remuneration for your injuries.
People often underestimate the importance of seeking medical attention immediately after a motor vehicle accident, especially when a semi-truck is involved. The common mistake people make is thinking they do not need to go to the doctor if they do not feel injured.
The massive adrenaline rush and shock caused by a truck accident can sometimes mask an injury for hours or even days after an accident. These injuries can get worse if left untreated, especially head trauma. Brain injuries can be quite serious if left undiagnosed and you may not realize you have one immediately after an accident.
It is always in your best interest to go to a doctor who specializes in motor vehicle accident injuries. Certain doctors may even be set up to accept some forms of auto insurance to cover treatment costs. DOCS4PI can help connect you to the best medical specialists in Florida if you have suffered a truck accident injury. Our network of medical doctors and chiropractors offers years of experience in diagnosing, treating, and documenting motor vehicle accident injuries.
Pursuing a truck accident injury claim can be an extremely drawn-out and complicated process. It is imperative to secure the best legal representation you can get to handle your case. Specifically, you want to look for a personal injury attorney that specializes in litigating trucking accident lawsuits. An experienced lawyer will conduct their own investigation into your accident, collecting as much evidence as possible to support your claim.
Some people may hesitate to hire a truck accident attorney because they believe an attorney is too expensive. You are not required to have a lawyer representing you to file a personal injury lawsuit in Florida. However, injury victims who hire professional legal counsel are awarded higher settlements on average. Additionally, many personal injury attorneys offer free legal consultations and work on a contingency fee. A contingency fee means you will not be charged for legal services unless your lawyer wins the case.
Trucking accident cases usually require the testimony of many experts. Proving the fault lay with a specific part’s failure or failure in hiring practice demands expert knowledge. With the background in handling truck accident injury claims our attorneys have, DOCS4PI has the perfect network of experienced lawyers to represent you in your case.
One factor that can make commercial truck accidents so complicated to litigate is determining liability. There are usually a number of potentially liable parties in a trucking accident. The truck driver, the driver’s employer, the manufacturer of the truck, the company that owns the cargo aboard the truck, or even another driver that caused the truck to crash, could all hold some degree of liability in a trucking accident.
Driver fatigue is one of the most common reasons accidents involving commercial trucks occur. Federal laws regulate much of a commercial truck driver’s time to help minimize the possibility of driver fatigue. These laws determine:
Unfortunately, there are ways around these laws. Drivers often falsify their driver logs in order to spend more time making deliveries and make more money. The sad part is that this behavior is frequently encouraged by trucking companies.
Driver fatigue can be affected by:
A serious truck accident injury can leave victims in a state of chaos. You will need medical attention and the bills can start to mount, especially if you are unable to return to work. Some people may be tempted to accept the initial settlement offer they receive for fear of growing expenses. However, these settlement offers are usually lower than what you deserve in compensation and are designed to fool you into accepting an offer quickly.
You want an experienced and passionate personal injury attorney that will fight to make sure you are compensated fairly. Insurance companies will not care about your injuries or your loved ones; they are simply out to save as much money as possible in a claim. DOCS4PI will connect you with an attorney that will stand up to big insurance companies on your behalf.
If you have suffered a truck accident injury, DOCS4PI can help you get the medical and legal help you may need. We have a network of medical doctors and licensed chiropractors who specialize in treating motor vehicle accident injuries. They will be able to help you start your recovery and can provide medical documentation as evidence of your injuries.
If you have been injured due to another driver’s negligence, we will connect you with an experienced personal injury attorney who is ready to fight for your case. Don’t hesitate after a trucking accident, call us today (888) 362-7474 to get the help you need.
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