The aftermath of the average
truck accident can be violent and confusing. Understanding why the collision occurred
will take time and the input of investigation experts. Truck accident
attorneys, traffic safety commissions, and insurance company representatives
are the most likely parties to conduct a truck accident investigation.
The findings they uncover can be of a huge benefit to your injury claim,
sometimes in ways that you might not expect.
Five ways that a truck accident investigation can help your claim are:
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Preserve evidence: If the truck accident investigation is being handled by your attorney,
then one of the first things they will do is make moves to preserve the
evidence. Trucking companies aren’t necessarily under any legal
obligation to hold onto logbooks, driving records, video evidence, electronic
data recorder files, inspection and maintenance reports, and so forth
for an extended period of time after a crash. But your attorney can contact
the trucking company and instruct them to hold onto any documentation
or file that could be even tangentially related to the crash until the
case concludes. If some evidence “disappears” after the trucking
company receives this instruction, then it could be seen as evidence tampering,
which will dramatically worsen their case while benefitting yours. -
Uncover the truth: Of course, a truck accident investigation’s main purpose is to uncover
the truth about what happened in the moments immediately leading up to
the collision. When the truck driver claims they are not to blame for
the accident, liability will be contested, and the truth will be clouded.
Evidence that can only be obtained through a thorough investigation will
help dispel that cloud and bring the truth to light again. -
Discover past accidents: The driving record of the trucker who hit you matters. But the trucking
company won’t want you to know about it if they have accidents on
their record. With an investigation, the histories of both the trucker
and the company that paid them can be discovered, which might show a proclivity
for reckless driving and/or a lack of disciplinary action. -
Calculate damages: You are owed a certain amount of compensation for the damages you have
experienced due to your truck accident. The insurance company won’t
want to pay the full amount, though, because they are a business that
is out to gain profits, not popularity. A truck accident investigation
can help reduce your liability, perhaps down to 0%. In most states, the
less liable you are for your accident, the more compensation you can be
rewarded in a settlement or verdict. -
Prepare for trial: There is no promise that a truck accident claim will end with a settlement.
When the stakes are high, some trucking companies will risk their reputation
by letting the case go to court, where every detail becomes public. If
this happens to your claim, then you will be thankful that your attorney
conducted an in-depth investigation to uncover every metaphorical stone
in search of evidence. The last thing you want is to head into the courtroom
with an underprepared case.
Investigations, Preparation & Litigation at One Firm
At Aaron Sachs & Associates, P.C., we take every truck accident claim
that reaches our desks seriously. We know that there might be tens or
hundreds of thousands of dollars on the line for our clients due to the
severity of their
injuries. To make certain we give them a fair chance at pursuing maximized compensation,
we can assist with every step of their case, from investigations and claim
preparation to negotiations and litigation. It is all part of the way
we make filing and managing a claim after a bad accident simple for our
clients, allowing them to dedicate their energy to healing and rest.
We can tell you more about our services. Just
contact us at any time.
Call or text 417-777-7777 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form
