Important Steps To Take After a Truck Accident According to the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2012, nearly 4,000 people were killed and 104,000 people were injured in accidents involving large trucks. In the same year, approximately 333,000 large trucks were involved in traffic accidents.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident involving a truck, there are several key steps you should take to protect your legal rights and your health. This article discusses these steps in more detail.
Stop At the Scene of the Accident :--It is important to never leave the scene of an automobile accident without stopping. Even if you believe that you were not at fault or not seriously injured, you may still be charged with a hit and run if you fail to stop. Moreover, if you fail to stop, you will not obtain the information of the liable party and may not be able to seek the justice and monetary compensation that you are entitled to for the injuries that you have suffered.