A truck accident can leave you stunned, scared and seriously injured. The actions that you take immediately after the truck accident can impact your financial, emotional and physical recovery.
Many of the actions that you should take are similar to what you should do in any type of motor vehicle accident. For example, you should seek immediate medical attention, call the police, write down the names and contact information of witnesses, write down the name and license number of the driver, and take pictures of the accident scene.
Additional Things to Do if You’re in a Truck Accident
The biggest difference between a truck accident and a car accident is that the truck is likely owned by someone other than the truck driver and the truck is more likely to be registered out of state. It is important to get all of the information that you can about the trucking company because the trucking company may be a defendant in your Illinois truck accident case. Many times the information about the truck owner can be found on the truck’s door or on the back of the truck. Make sure to get the full name of the company, the city and state of origin, the truck’s license plate number, any operating license numbers on the side of the truck and any other information that you can ascertain.
Contact a Lawyer
Then call your Illinois truck accident lawyer for a free consultation about your case and to discuss your potential recovery.