Personal Injury Case Advice
After a truck accident, you may not know where to turn, what steps to take or how to protect yourself. The most important thing to do first is to make sure that you get the appropriate medical treatment you need. If you do not have insurance or you have had a difficult time getting coverage, an experienced attorney can help make sure you get the medical treatment you need. At Clancy Law, our attorneys are experienced in truck accident claims and will protect your rights after a truck accident.
After a truck accident, timing is critical. Be sure to seek appropriate help and guidance as soon as possible. You should take the following actions to protect your rights and best interests:
1) Seek appropriate medical care: Make sure you see doctors and medical specialists who can provide the treatment you need. No amount of money will make up for a bad medical result. You want to make sure that you or your loved one has gets top-notch medical care.
2) Initiate an investigation: After an accident, evidence at the accident scene may be quickly removed. An experienced advocate will examine the site and contact investigators and experts who will take photographs and can preserve the evidence which will be critical to protecting your rights and getting you the recovery you deserve.
3) Take pictures of the involved vehicles and you injuries: The expression "a picture says a thousand words" cannot be more apt for truck accident injury cases. Either you or your attorney should make sure that there are pictures of the involved motor vehicles, as well as your injuries, to present to the jury.
4) Expert examination of your vehicle: Even after a police report is filed, you want to make sure that you have your car examined by an expert. An independent investigation can turn up invaluable information about the speed of the vehicles, the cause of the accident, and who was at fault.
5) DO NOT talk with insurance carriers or sign anything: It is important that you do not consult with insurance representatives or give a recorded statement before you consult with an experienced attorney about your case. Insurance carriers are looking for information to limit your claim. Our attorneys will evaluate your claim to ensure that you get the full compensation you are entitled to.
6) Don't throw away evidence: You may think that your old clothes or broken cell phone are worthless after the accident, but anything that was connected to the accident may be invaluable to your case. Don't throw anything away until you consult with an experienced attorney about possible evidence.
Call our personal injury lawyers in Chicago, Illinois, at 630-524-4338 or contact us online to learn what we can do for you. It is never too early or too late for legal help or legal advice.
