How truck accident claims work in CT
Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law
After suffering injuries in a truck accident, it can be difficult to think about legal action. With the numerous physical, emotional, and financial concerns victims and their loved ones face, the situation can be overwhelming. Our?personal injury attorneys?at Brandon J. Broderick, Attorney at Law, understand what automobile accident victims go through, which is why we prioritize client care and communication. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a free consultation, simply?contact us?today. We are ready to assist you in any way that we can.
This article explains how?truck accident?claims are handled in Connecticut.
Immediately Following an Accident, You Should Seek Medical Treatment and File a Police Report
If you’ve been in any truck accident, you or someone else involved in or witness to the accident should call 911 and?report the accident?as well as any injuries immediately. You and any other victims or witnesses will be interviewed by police, the incident will be documented, and anyone injured will receive medical attention or be sent to the hospital. If you experience any symptoms at all in the hours or days following the accident, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
You should provide as much information as possible to the police officer investigating the?truck accident?scene. If the other party, such as the truck driver, tries to make a financial settlement offer or denies responsibility for the accident, you should contact a lawyer or the police for assistance. Some people who have been in accidents make the mistake of trying to figure out how bad their injuries are. In many cases, the extent of damage caused to property, vehicles, and personal injury is much worse than first appears.
Gather All Supportive and Relevant Evidence
This part can be challenging! The gathering of evidence begins immediately at the accident scene and can continue for months in advance with medical bills and conversations. We cannot emphasize enough how crucial it is to NOT admit fault, regardless of how evident it may be that you caused the accident.?
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If possible,?capture photographs?of the accident scene. Record your own thoughts and account of the accident as well. These types of details can become fuzzy over time, and something you may not have given much thought to could be the deciding factor in a case.?
If there are any witnesses present, obtain their contact information in case you need a statement in the future. Especially in truck accident cases, it is possible that?multiple parties are responsible?for covering the losses. As well as the truck driver, the trucking company or business owner of the truck could incur some liability.
There is a Limited Amount of Time to File a Lawsuit