Evidence Needed to Sue a Trucking Company After a Wreck

 Posted on September 30, 2022 in Truck Accident

Commercial trucks can cause severe damage in a wreck. Accident victims are often left with broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, internal organ injuries, burns, lacerations, and other painful injuries, if they even survive. Many large truck crash victims find themselves facing a long, painful road to recovery. Financial hardship caused by vehicle damage, medical bills, and lost income from time off of work only adds to the difficulty.

Truck crash victims may be entitled to financial compensation for their economic and noneconomic damages through a truck accident injury lawsuit. However, to bring a successful lawsuit, the claim must be supported by strong, persuasive evidence.

Supporting Evidence in Your 18-Wheeler Crash Injury Claim

To be entitled to financial compensation from a truck driver, trucking company, or other at-fault parties, a truck accident victim must prove that the at-fault party’s negligence caused his or her injuries. The victim must also prove that the injuries resulted in damages such as medical expenses, lost income, physical impairment, disfigurement and pain and suffering.

Evidence used to build a compelling truck crash injury claim may include:

• The police report - In many cases, the police report filed by the responding officer will contain important information that can be used to support your claim. This may include witness statements, a description of the accident scene, and the time of the collision.
• Photos - Photos and videos of the accident scene, damage to the vehicles involved in the crash, damage to the surrounding area, skid marks, and other visual evidence may be useful.
• Witness statements - If there are any witnesses to the accident, their statements can be used to corroborate your account of what happened and may help to prove negligence on the part of the truck driver or trucking company.
• The truck’s black box data recorder - Most commercial trucks are equipped with a “black box” or event data recorder (EDR). This device tracks the truck’s speed, braking, and other information. The data recorder may help to prove that the truck driver was speeding or driving recklessly at the time of the accident.
• The truck driver’s logbook - Federal regulations require commercial truck drivers to keep a detailed logbook documenting their hours of service and rest breaks. This information may be used to prove that the driver was operating the truck in violation of FMCSA regulations.
• The truck’s maintenance records - These records may help to prove that the trucking company failed to properly maintain the vehicle, leading to the accident.
• Medical records - Your medical records will document your injuries and treatment. These records may be used to prove the severity of your injuries and the causal relationship between the accident and your injuries.
• Statements from expert witnesses - In some cases, it may be necessary to retain the services expert witnesses. An accident reconstruction specialist may be able to offer testimony and evidence supporting your claim. Medical expert such as neurologists, neuroradiologists, neuropsychologists, orthopedists and neurosurgeons can testify as to the nature and extent of your injuries.

Contact a McKinney Truck Accident Injury Lawyer

The Collin County personal injury attorneys at Burress Injury Law are here to help if you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident. We will thoroughly investigate the accident to identify all possible sources of compensation and build a robust case based on persuasive evidence. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims against truck drivers and trucking companies is just two years in Texas, so it is important to get started right away.

To schedule a free case consultation, call us at 214-726-0016.

Source:

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.16.htm