Roads all over the country are dangerous. With millions of vehicles on the roads, it’s more likely for you to be involved in an accident than for you to be involved in a plane crash. With so many larger vehicles on the roads of Illinois, such as trucks, you should follow the tips outlined below about what to do after a truck accident so you know how to handle the situation should it arise.
First and foremost, never leave the scene of a truck accident, even if you were not the cause. Remain at the scene and attempt to move the vehicles off the road if it is safe to do so. If not, remain in the vehicles and call 911 immediately.
Ensure that all parties involved are ok and begin assessing damage. Take pictures of your vehicle and the truck involved. If there is debris strewn all over the roadway, take pictures of that too. Document the weather and road conditions at the time of the accident as well.
When police officers arrive, make sure you give them a coherent and accurate statement. Also be sure that any other witnesses to the accident who might have pulled over to help remain at the scene to speak with authorities.
Exchange information with the truck driver and make sure you get the company’s information too. This will be vital to any lawsuit you decide to file for compensatory damages stemming from the accident.
Refrain from speaking with your insurance company until you have spoken with a reputable truck accident attorney. You don’t want to mistakenly make any statements that could be construed as you taking the blame for the accident instead of the truck.
Suffering serious injuries in a truck accident can be scary. You might not know what to do in the moments following. Always avoid speaking with an insurance company prior to speaking to an experienced truck accidents attorney in Illinois.
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