Knowing what to do immediately after a trucking accident is confusing for most people. That is why it is important to seek credible legal advice from an experienced attorney after a collision with a semi-truck.
Wrecks involving an 80,000-pound vehicle can be devastating to drivers and their property. Discover the steps to take immediately after an accident to ensure the best chance for a settlement that could compensate you for your damages.
Collisions involving eighteen-wheelers happen too frequently on Pennsylvania’s highways. If you are in a trucking accident, pull to the side of the road if possible and call 911. Police and medical personnel will be dispatched to the scene immediately. If you can promptly render aid to other drivers or passengers involved in the truck crash, do what you can.
Soon after a truck wreck, it is essential to exchange contact and insurance information with all drivers, including the trucker. Discover who hired the commercial driver, as it may be possible to build a case against their employer, depending on the circumstances that caused the crash. Also, record the details of the accident while the memories are new, even if you think you may be at fault. Speak with witnesses, take pictures, and gather as much information as you can, because we could use this evidence when we file your claim.
The experienced team at Soloff & Zervanos could help you file an insurance claim for your medical bills, lost wages, and vehicle repairs. Our goal will be to prove that the truck driver or their employer is liable for the accident. However, because Pennsylvania uses a modified comparative fault system, your award is based on your percentage of fault. For example, if you are 40 percent responsible for the collision, you would collect just 60 percent of the settlement offer.
Insurance adjusters will likely blame you. That is why it is important to contact a skilled personal injury attorney who could use the evidence you collected immediately after the crash, policy reports, and witness statements to prove that the trucker either caused the accident or was primarily responsible.
Now that you have a better understanding of what to do immediately after a trucking accident in Pennsylvania, it is time to contact the team at Soloff & Zervanos Personal Injury Attorneys for advice. We could help you understand your rights after a collision. The statute of limitations is just two years, so do not wait. Get started today and speak with one of our knowledgeable attorneys now.
