After you have been injured as a victim in a truck accident, you may be asking yourself this question: how can I get compensation for my injuries? The Morales Law Firm understands that, given the nature of a truck accident, you may be dealing with injuries that are extremely severe and that may require medical intervention. We know that this is likely a difficult time for you but we can be here to answer any questions you may have, guide you through the process of filing a claim, and help you learn more about what the compensation process is like and what your case may be valued at. If you would like to set up your consultation with us, please give our office a call now.
What should I do after the accident?
The first thing you should know is that there are certain procedures to do after an accident that will help you both as you heal from your injuries and as you start the process of filing a claim. To be as successful as possible when filing a claim for a truck accident, you should:
- Get the truck driver’s information. This also applies if anyone else was involved in the accident. You should always get any other driver’s information. For a truck driver, you can get their license and insurance as well as their motor carrier number and the name of the company they work for.
- Call the police. Getting the police to the scene of the accident can help you to get law enforcement to write up a police report regarding the accident and it can help bolster your claim by having them do the work of gathering evidence and collecting information from any witnesses who may have seen the accident happen.
- Gather any evidence you may have. This means if you are still at the scene of the accident, you can take pictures of the truck, the car, the road signs, and the weather conditions. You can also preserve the clothes you were in and create a video documentary that may be helpful to show how the accident occurred.
- Get medical help. Regardless of how serious you think your injuries are immediately following the accident, you will want to get medical attention right away to ensure a doctor has seen your injuries and given you a prognosis. This will go a long way in making sure you have the treatment you need as well as helping your truck accident claim.
As a truck accident lawyer San Francisco, CA relies on from the Morales Law Firm understands, filing a truck accident claim is not necessarily going to be easy just because the truck was larger than your vehicle. It is still extremely beneficial to get the help of a lawyer when you are hoping to file a claim. If you would like more information on your truck accident claim or would like to reach out to our team now, call the Morales Law Firm for more information.
