What Do You Do if Involved in a Truck Accident?

Texas Trucking Accidents

(Much of this information provided courtesy of The State Bar of Texas.)

1. STOP!
   Assess you and your family members’ conditions.

2. TREAT INJURIES
   If anyone is injured:

1. Render first aid if qualified;

2. Help stop bleeding;

3. Call a doctor, ambulance, or both;

4. Do not move an injured person in any way that could add to his or her injury.

3. PROTECT OTHER DRIVERS
   You may be liable for damages to approaching drivers, unless they are properly warned. If the highway is obstructed at night, illuminate the accident scene if possible.

4. CALL THE POLICE
   Policemen, highway patrolmen, sheriffs, and their deputies are trained truck accident investigators whose testimony may be invaluable in establishing your truck accident claim for damages.

5. GATHER INFORMATION & WRITE IT DOWN
   Do not trust your memory. Do not guess, but be specific. Gather the following information:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of the other driver(s);

2. Driver’s license number and license plate number of all of the drivers and vehicles involved;

3. Insurance information from all drivers involved in the collision;

4. Witnesses’ names, addresses, and telephone numbers (ask them to stay and discuss the accident with the investigating officer);

5. Name, agency, and badge number of the investigating officer; and

6. Pictures of the accident if you are able.

6. BE CAREFUL OF WHAT YOU SAY
   Even if you feel you might be at fault, it is best to not make statements to anyone about who caused the truck accident. Certainly, you should cooperate with the police and answer any questions about what occurred. You may learn later that the other driver was equally at fault, or more so.
   Emotional comments can be misconstrued by others or may be misquoted. Let your injury lawyer talk for you later—you get the FACTS.

7. SEE YOUR DOCTOR
   Serious injuries do not always result in immediate pain or bloodshed. If there is the slightest chance you may be injured, see a doctor; you are entitled to that.

8. CONSULT YOUR LAWYER IMMEDIATELY
   The sooner your lawyer is brought into the matter, the better he or she can advise you and protect your rights. Your lawyer can obtain statements from the witnesses while their memories are fresh, and do many other things to ensure that the true facts are preserved. Get your lawyer’s advice before giving any interviews or statements to investigators or adjustors.

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