If you have been in an accident with an 18 wheeler or commercial truck in West Palm Beach, Florida or the surrounding areas, please visit the website of accident attorney, Craig Goldenfarb, P.A., today for a free evaluation of your case.
An accident involving a large commercial truck can have catastrophic consequences for everyone involved. A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh over 80,000 pounds, while an average automobile weighs about 3,000 pounds. You do not have to be a rocket scientist to know the outcome of a collision between those two mismatched vehicles. The sheer size and weight of a commercial truck involved in a collision with a car is almost certainly to result in serious or fatal injuries for the occupants of the automobile.
If The Unthinkable Happens
If the unthinkable happens and you are involved in an accident with a commercial truck, your first priority is to seek help for the injured, including yourself, then if you are able to, you should:
- Contact the police to report the accident
- Notify your insurance agent
- Contact an experienced truck accident attorney
An experienced truck accident attorney can assist you by investigating and gathering evidence regarding the accident, such as:
- Obtaining information about the truck’s condition and maintenance records
- Determining the speed the truck was traveling at the time of the accident
- Obtaining the truck driver’s log book, GPS information and “black box” readings
- Seeking out eyewitness and first responder statements regarding the accident
- Obtaining the truck driver’s driving history and information regarding the possibility of prior accidents
Be Wary of “Helpful” Adversaries
The commercial truck company will most certainly send a representative to the scene of the accident to confront the accident victims at their most vulnerable when they are dazed and confused, injured, and vulnerable to manipulation in the guise of being helpful. The representative of the truck company will try to minimize the company’s responsibility and in so doing, minimize their financial obligation to compensate you for your injuries and losses.
It is in your best interests to speak to no one from the trucking company following an accident without your own legal representation present. An experienced commercial truck accident attorney will protect your legal rights and the legal rights of your family members.
If you were involved in an accident with a commercial truck, we encourage you to visit the website of the experienced commercial truck accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. serving West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Lake Worth, Port St. Lucie, Florida and the surrounding areas.
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