Semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, and even smaller trucks far outweigh the average passenger vehicles. As a result, those involved in truck-involved accidents often sustain massive losses warranting substantial damages. Victims are best positioned to collect damages by partnering with a skilled Kennesaw truck accident lawyer.
The team at Piedmont Injury Law has the knowledge, experience, and resources to explain how truck investigations work, find critical evidence to support your claim, and use it to fight for maximum compensation for all your losses and injuries.
When does a truck accident investigation start?
Truck accident investigations start right at the accident scene when law enforcement and emergency responders arrive. These parties secure the scene to protect evidence and keep other travelers safe from hazards created by the accident.
Truck accidents typically produce serious injuries, but if you are able to move without causing further injury, you can take part in the investigation’s early stages. Take photos and videos of the environment and vehicles involved, get contact information from witnesses, and exchange contact and insurance information with the truck operator.
How can evidence gathered in a truck accident investigation help me?
Damages sustained in a truck accident demand substantial compensation. To collect that compensation through a truck accident claim, you must prove the at-fault party’s negligence caused the incident leading to your damages. A Kennesaw truck accident lawyer from our team will conduct a comprehensive accident investigation to gather the necessary evidence.
Truck operator or truck company negligence, mechanical failures, and violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) trucking regulations are among the common causes of truck accidents. For a successful case outcome, your attorney must determine that cause, identify exactly who is at fault, and fight to hold that party accountable. During the truck accident investigation, your attorney will likely collect evidence from:
- Accident witnesses
- Surveillance and traffic camera footage
- The truck’s event data recorder (EDR), also known as the “black box”
- The truck’s inspection records
- The truck operator’s hours of service logs
- Your medical team
- Reports and analysis from accident reconstruction experts
- Reports from law enforcement
How can a Kennesaw truck accident lawyer help with my truck accident investigation?
Representatives for the at-fault party will look to protect their own interests after an accident, so they cannot be counted on to volunteer evidence that works in your favor. If, like most victims, you do not have a legal background, you would likely not know what information to demand.
The team at Piedmont Injury Law will use the evidence generated from the truck accident investigation to protect you from unfair accusations of blame and to seek maximum compensation. Your Kennesaw truck accident lawyer knows what evidence you need and what the at-fault party needs to hand over. Your attorney can send evidence preservation letters to prevent the at-fault party from accidentally (or intentionally) destroying or misplacing information supporting your claim.
Georgia laws governing personal injury awards state that victims can see their total calculated compensation amount reduced in proportion to their percentage of fault. We will arm ourselves with as much evidence as possible to negotiate–or fight at trial–for the highest amount available.
From the truck accident investigation to your case resolution, we are here for you
The sooner you connect with Piedmont Injury Law after your truck, the better. We are prepared to perform an exhaustive truck accident investigation and work to find the convincing evidence needed to prove your claim. You can contact us online or call (678) 909-0770 to schedule a free case review. A Kennesaw truck accident lawyer is ready to help right away.