What to do if Involved in a Truck Accident

If you are ever involved in a truck accident, there are many simple steps you can take to ensure the safety of all parties involved and protect your legal rights.

• Call 911 – if you suspect anyone is injured call 911 immediately for an ambulance and to alert police to the accident.
• Get contact information – write down all important information about the parties involved, including driver's license and insurance information, vehicle descriptions and license plate numbers, phone numbers and addresses.
• Find potential witnesses – if others around you saw the accident take place, ask them to give a statement to police when they arrive. Witness testimony can be crucial if a personal injury lawsuit is ever filed.
• Take photos – if you or someone nearby has a camera, take some pictures of the accident scene. Make sure to capture damage to vehicles, skid marks on the road, traffic lights and any road signs present. If you don't have a camera, you can also jot down a diagram of what happened.
• Call an experienced lawyer – anytime you're involved in an accident that results in injuries, death or major vehicle damage, it's a good idea to discuss your legal rights and options with a qualified truck accident lawyer. Most truck accident lawyers work on a contingency basis, so you shouldn't have to pay fees unless the case is won in court or settled out of court.
• Schedule a doctor visit – sometimes accident injury symptoms aren't evident right away. You should schedule a check-up to make sure you don't have any internal trauma or other injuries you're unaware of.
• Focus your energy on recovery – the truck accident lawyers of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. will be there to protect your rights and take care of any legal action you need to take. You should focus on recovering and spending time with loved ones.

If you have been injured in a road accident, whether it was in Arizona or elsewhere, please contact our Phoenix office to get the ball rolling. In a schedule a free consultation we will listen and ask questions, and begin to gather information for your case. It can be done on the phone or in our Snyder & Wenner, P.C. office.