Following an accident with an Amazon truck, you should seek medical attention, collect evidence, and contact a lawyer. These steps protect yourself and help ensure you recover the compensation you deserve from the liable party.
Hiring an experienced truck accident lawyer is one of the best steps you can take to put yourself in position to secure a favorable outcome for your case.
When you work with an experienced Alexandria Amazon truck accident lawyer, you can rest assured that all the necessary steps are being taken to ensure a favorable outcome to your case.
Steps to Take at the Scene of the Accident
Immediately after your accident, there are a variety of steps you can take to help your case depending on the severity of your injuries. The first thing to do is move your vehicle out of the road, if possible, to protect yourself from further harm and diminish the chances of a secondary accident.
Protect Your Health and Safety
Your primary focus immediately after your accident should be on your health and safety. There are several steps you can take to protect yourself and others involved in the accident. After moving your car out of the road, you should check yourself for injuries and check on any passengers in your vehicle.
If nobody in your car is seriously injured, you can proceed to check on the truck driver and anyone else involved in the crash. Call 911 to report the accident so that police and emergency medical technicians can report to the scene. If anyone requires immediate care, a 911 operator can talk you through the steps to take to provide the care until help arrives.
Even if you do not believe you are seriously injured, you should get checked out by medical professionals at the scene. You should then proceed for a further examination at a hospital as you may have suffered an injury that is not immediately evident. Delays in seeking treatment can result in further harm and create challenges to recovering fair compensation.
Collect Evidence
If you are not seriously injured, collecting evidence immediately after your crash can be incredibly valuable in building a strong case. Take pictures of everything, as even a seemingly insignificant detail could prove important.
You should exchange contact details and insurance information with the truck driver, but don’t engage in further conversation with them beyond the exchange of details. You could accidentally say something that damages your case.
Identify any eyewitnesses and collect their contact details as their testimony can be incredibly valuable in building your case.
File a Police Report
You will need to give a statement to the police to help them in filing a police report. The police report will likely play a role in the outcome of your case, so it is important to provide the police with as much information as possible that supports your claim, as making further statements later that are not supported by the initial police report will be less valuable.
Report Your Accident to Your Insurance Provider
You must report your accident to your insurance provider as soon as possible. Even if you will not be pursuing compensation through your own insurance policy, this is a required step. However, you do not need to provide your insurer with any further details immediately, other than letting them know you were involved in a collision.
Speak to an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney
After an accident, you should speak with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. The sooner a lawyer can get started on your claim, the easier it will be for them to build a strong case on your behalf.
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ClientFocus on Your Health While Your Lawyer Handles the Legal Aspects of Your Case
Once you hire a lawyer to help with your Amazon truck accident case, they will handle all the legal requirements to recover compensation on your behalf while you focus on your health.
Your lawyer will keep you informed of the progress of your case and consult you on how to proceed in certain situations, such as after receiving a settlement offer, but otherwise they will handle the heavy lifting of your claim.
With the knowledge that your case is in experienced and knowledgeable hands, you can relax and focus on healing from your injuries. Stress can slow the healing process, which makes having a lawyer you trust essential to the recovery process.
I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.
Rick Smith | ClientAvoid Discussing Your Accident
One of the biggest mistakes many injury victims make is speaking about their accident with others. It is important to avoid discussing your case with others as you could end up saying something that is used against you.
Stay off of social media as much as possible. Even if you do not directly discuss your case online, any posts you make could potentially harm your claim. Set your accounts to private and avoid posting until your case has concluded.
Avoid giving a statement to the liable party’s insurance provider until you have hired a lawyer. If contacted by an insurance adjuster, politely decline to comment.
Once you hire a lawyer, they will handle all communication with the insurer and protect you from making a comment that could end up harming your case.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientGet Help from an Experienced Amazon Truck Accident Lawyer Today
The best way to improve your chance of a favorable outcome following an Amazon truck accident is to hire an experienced lawyer to help with your case.
t Laborde Earles, our team has over 350 years of combined experience, and we have successfully recovered more than $1 billion for our clients. We are ready to help you get the money you need and deserve.
Contact us by phone or through our website to set up a free case review with a member of our legal team today.
