How Truck Accident Investigations Work

July 5, 2021

If you’re a claimant in a trucking accident case, then the burden of proof is on you to prove that the trucker and/or trucking company was negligent in your case. However, truck accidents are complex events, and it can be difficult to identify and prove liability.

That’s why it’s integral to count on an experienced truck accident attorney to build, present, and argue your case as effectively as possible. Furthermore, they’ll have access to resources that’ll be less accessible to you as an average layperson that can be integral to your claim. You should not wait to contact a Montgomery truck accident attorney to start working on your case as soon as possible.

That said, you should still go in with a little preparedness and basic knowledge regarding how the investigation process works. The following are some steps of the process:

Evidence collection: This process usually entails compiling visual evidence of the crash site (meaning photos or videos), as well as police reports, trucking company records, and other relevant documentation.

Black box retrieval: The truck’s data recorder (known as the black box) may retain useful evidence and context surrounding the event and should always be analyzed.

Witness interviews and identification: The attorney can speak with first responders, other drivers involved, and any other relevant witnesses that could offer additional perspectives and context in favor of your case.

Expert consultation: Appeals to authority can be extremely useful in strengthening your argument, and any good attorney will be aware of this. That’s why they may refer to trucking industry experts, healthcare providers, first responders, toxicologists, and crash reconstructionists to strengthen your case.

Truck evaluation: Determining whether or not a vehicular malfunction could’ve contributed to the crash will play a very important role in determining liability.

All of the above will be very important steps to take in your crash investigation. They will also play a very important role in assessing the recoverable damages available in your truck accident.

Truck Accident Damages

Following an incident as chaotic, violent, and devastating as a commercial truck crash, the fact is that you might never return to or fully recover the life you had before. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t certain losses or damages that cannot be recovered after the incident.

Here are some examples of damages that a focused truck accident attorney can help you claim:

Medical expenses
Funeral and burial expenses (if anyone lost their life)
Property damage expenses
Vehicle repair expenses
Lost income
Loss of consortium
Pain and suffering (meaning physical and mental anguish)

Alabama law sets out a two-year statute of limitations for pursuing any personal injury lawsuits. This means you should not wait to start fighting for the damages you deserve and collaborate with an experienced truck accident attorney to investigate, build, and argue your case.

Contact a Montgomery Truck Accident Attorney Right Away

Matt Matthews will bring almost 20 years of knowledge and experience to your truck accident case. No one ever wants to find themselves involved in a severe trucking accident, nor the legal system, but if you or someone you know has, you should consider choosing the Law Offices of Richard F. Matthews, Jr. Contact us to learn more.

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