What details should you collect after a truck accident?

Being the victim of a truck accident can be an extremely distressing experience. Any accident can be extremely emotionally and financially taxing, not to mention physically dangerous. However, truck accidents often amplify all these factors due to the sheer size of the vehicles and the potentially hazardous loads they carry. Sadly, it is a reality that residents of Colorado must face all too often.

As with any accident, your first step may be to seek medical attention. It is important to protect your health and it also allows you to establish whether you received any injuries as a result of the accident. This could be useful if you decide to make a claim. If possible, you should also take photographs of the scene and make a note of the contact details of the truck driver and any witnesses to the accident.

Other details that it could be useful to collect include the truck’s license plate and the commercial license number of the driver. As is suggested in this article, it can also be helpful to record as many specifics of the accident as possible. These could include the condition of the roadway and how many people and vehicles were involved in the incident.

If you suffer any injuries, you should keep a record of any treatment you receive and appointments you attend as a result. Equally, you should make a note of the effect on your vehicle. If you have photographs of it from after the crash and before it, this can also be very helpful.

Of course, each case is unique, so it can be beneficial to have the support of an attorney to guide you through the proceedings. He or she may be able to assist you if you decide to claim on your insurance or support you if you choose to file a claim against those responsible.