At our Rozek Law offices, our team of truck accident attorneys will get all the information they need to find the cause of your truck accident. Due to the complex nature of truck accidents, you’ll certainly benefit from using an experienced law firm, especially one that has fairly represented victims of commercial truck accidents with the right resources to determine what occurred in the serious crash.
There may be many things contributing to the accident so we understand that identifying exactly what caused a truck accident may require an independent investigation by traffic reconstruction experts. Luckily, our firm works with reputable accident reconstruction experts to help build a solid case for full compensation from the insurance provider.
We will also obtain the cell phone records of the truck driver to determine if the driver was in fact distracted at the time of the crash. We’ll then analyze the driver logs and toll receipts to determine if the driver had been behind the wheel for an extended period of time and had impaired alertness as a result of fatigue. We also review the maintenance records on the truck to determine whether the truck company had serviced the brakes and other safety components of the vehicle per the schedule or not.
Since trucking companies are only required to keep maintenance records and driver logs for a certain period, hiring one of our lawyers quickly following the accident is crucial to avoid lost evidence. If you have been injured in a traffic crash with a large commercial truck or bus, it is best to consult with an experienced lawyer from our firm.
After a serious accident occurs, you should expect to be contacted by the insurance company representing the trucking company. In some cases, the accident victim or their representative may have to deal with different insurance companies representing the truck driver, trucking company and the cargo shipper.
You should understand that the insurance adjuster’s job is to protect their company’s profits and minimize the amount of money the company pays out in claims. Some insurance companies may assure the victim that an attorney is unnecessary but it’s important to have your own attorney represent you to prevent being taken advantage of.