When to Call an Attorney After a Truck Accident
If you have been injured in a truck accident, you must seek legal representation as soon as possible.
Truck accidents are complex, and there are usually large damages on the line for injured parties. This means trucking companies and their insurance providers have a vested interest in suppressing, hiding, or destroying relevant evidence. As such, prompt investigation by your independent legal counsel is critical to the success of your claim, and doing so can help ensure you have all the necessary evidence to demonstrate liability for your injuries, losses, and related damages.
By calling an attorney after your truck accident, you increase your chances of being able to obtain compensation for damages, such as:
- Catastrophic bodily injury (such as amputation, brain injuries, burns, etc.)
- Inability to continue working
- Lost wages, savings, retirement funds, etc.
- Permanent or long-term disabilities
- Surgeries, rehabilitation, and other medical care related to your injuries
- Wrongful death of a loved one
Given that many truck accidents result in devastating bodily injury, seeking medical attention almost always takes precedence over speaking to an attorney. However, as soon as you are stabilized or you are able to enlist the help of a loved one, it is imperative that you connect with an attorney who is able to personally investigate the scene of the accident, get to work sending letters regarding the preservation of evidence, and begin protecting your rights immediately.