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The Texas Highway Patrol or a local officer investigates the most serious injury and fatal wrecks involving an 18-wheeler. Likewise, most insurance companies for truck drivers dispatch personnel to the scene of a serious accident as soon as they learn of it.
Typically, after a fatal crash, hundreds of photographs are taken, and the scene is digitally surveyed to document key evidence, such as skid marks and vehicle parts.
It is very important that the victim’s family secure the best truck wreck attorney as early as possible before critical evidence disappears or is “lost” by the defense.
Many trucks now have onboard GPS devices or “trip master” computers that record important information, such as speed, braking, and, in some cases, hours of operation. The victim’s family needs an attorney who is knowledgeable about what evidence is available and how to get it. Do not delay after an injury accident. Get the best truck accident lawyer on your side asap!
Real commercial vehicle crash attorneys are prepared to act quickly to preserve important evidence, and some even have a quick response team ready to get to the scene of the wreck.
Many times, issues such as the condition of the tractor-trailer, including brakes, loaded weight, and non-compliance with the safety regulations, like hours of operation, are very important in establishing the proper responsibility for the accident.
Investigation of 18-wheeler accidents should be handled by attorneys well-versed in the regulation of trucks and drivers and experienced in the reconstruction of truck wrecks. We have been winning truck injury cases for more than 30 years.
A lawyer investigating a commercial vehicle crash where braking is an issue should have a thorough knowledge of the air brake systems of both tractor and trailer, proper slack adjuster settings, and be well-versed in the application of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations applicable to brakes and the safe condition of the vehicle.
On the ground evidence, such as braking, yaw, or skid marks and marks showing the point of impact and how the wreck really occurred, can be very important as the insurance companies for the truck driver always try to shift responsibility to others, and primarily to the victim of the accident.
Most folks assume that because a ticket was issued, the matter of liability is settled-that is not the case. Very seldom do tickets come into evidence in an 18-wheeler or a car accident. It’s up to the victim to prove the liability in the case.
Gathering irrefutable facts from the scene as soon as possible is the proper course of action to counter the insurance companies’ blame-shifting tactics.
Families do not need an attorney learning on the job when seeking to protect their financial future.
If you would like to talk directly with a real 18-wheeler accident attorney, call us today. We have not lost a truck accident injury case – EVER!
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