Although you may be able to recover compensation for your accident-related medical bills, lost wages, and other damages, you will need strong evidence to prove your claim. The process of gathering this evidence begins at the crash scene. In this blog, we’ll discuss a few critical steps you should take immediately after being injured in a truck crash and over the hours and days that follow.

After gathering evidence at the scene and visiting your doctor for a medical evaluation, you should consult a truck accident attorney right away. The injury lawyers at Gump & Faiella are here to answer your questions, review any evidence you have gathered, investigate your case, and help you fight for the maximum compensation.

Our lawyers have more than 90 years of combined experience practicing law. Call 800-264-3455 to schedule a free case evaluation with a personal injury attorney in Missouri.

Read on to learn five essential steps to take after a truck wreck:

  The sooner first responders arrive, the sooner those who were critically injured can receive medical attention. But even if nobody was seriously injured, you should still call the police as soon as possible following the wreck.

An officer will compile an accident report, which may serve as valuable evidence to prove negligence and liability. Police can also direct traffic while you take photos of the wreckage, talk to witnesses, and exchange information with all drivers involved.

  Once police have arrived and directed traffic safely away from the scene, take photos of the vehicles involved from all angles. Be sure to capture any identifying markers or numbers on the truck, as well as the road conditions, weather, injuries, property damage, traffic signs, and skid marks.  

  Get the commercial driver’s name, license plate number, insurance data, and employer information. If there were other motorists involved, get their insurance and contact information, as well.  

  Even if you feel fine, there is a chance that you sustained serious injuries that have latent symptoms. If you do not require care at the scene, visit a doctor as soon as possible after the incident for a comprehensive exam.   

Your health should be your main priority after a large truck crash. After your medical evaluation, call a personal injury attorney at Gump & Faiella to start building your claim.

If you were hurt in a collision with a big rig, contact Gump & Faiella to discuss your case. We have recovered more than $250 million for our clients in successful settlements and verdicts. Call 800-264-3455 or fill out our Contact Form to schedule a free consultation with a Columbia truck accident lawyer.

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