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Steps To Take Immediately Following A Truck Accident

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Being involved in any type of traffic accident is stressful, but when a crash involves a commercial truck, it is even more traumatic. Commercial truck accidents are much more likely to cause serious injuries, and crash victims are much more likely to feel confused about the right steps to take.

The steps you take after a crash though, are critical to your claim. The trucking company will start taking action immediately to cover up their negligence in an attempt to deny you the damages you deserve. By taking the proper action, you can ensure that does not happen. Below are the four most important steps to take after any accident involving a commercial truck.

Remain at the Scene

It is important that you never leave the scene of an accident, particularly one that resulted in injury or wrongful death. If you leave the scene of the crash, you may face legal consequences. Remaining at the scene of the accident will also help ensure you can give your side of the story to the police, and that the entire claims process starts off smoothly.

Call the Police

If you can move your vehicle off the road, it is important to do so. Vehicles left in the middle of the road are more likely to cause a secondary accident, which could result in further injuries and a much more complicated claims process. Once you are safely off the road, call the police. Accidents involving commercial trucks are much more likely to result in serious injuries, death, and property damage that exceeds $500. When these circumstances apply to a traffic accident, you are required by law to call the police to the scene.

Calling the police will also give you a chance to tell them your side of the story about how the accident occurred, and those statements will go into the police report. The report can then serve as valuable evidence when filing your claim.

Seek Medical Attention

There is very little chance that after a truck accident, you will not have sustained a serious and obvious injury. Even if you do not think you were seriously injured though, it is still of critical importance that you see a doctor as soon as possible after the crash. You may have sustained an injury, such as a concussion, that will not present symptoms right away. A doctor will perform a full examination and diagnose injuries you may not have realized you sustained. If your injuries are an emergency, make sure you call an ambulance to the scene so you can get treatment for them immediately.

Call a Car Accident Lawyer in Port St. Lucie

The trucking company will have their lawyers working on the accident case in the minutes and hours following an accident. You should have a Port St. Lucie car accident lawyer working for you, too. At Eighmie Law Firm, P.A., our skilled attorneys will advise on the next steps to take, and help you through the claims process so you recover the full settlement you deserve. Call us today at 772-905-8692 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.

Source:

leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.027.html

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