What To Do When You Are Involved In A Trucking Accident

San Francisco, California Truck Accident Attorneys

The Dolan Law Firm has the experience, knowledge and litigation skills to provide you with world-class legal representation. According to FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration), truck accidents exceed 20 billion dollars per year in costs. With this much money at stake, it is no wonder truck company representatives and insurance representatives are often at the scene of a trucking accident before the police are done. They are there getting statements, taking pictures, and gathering information to protect their clients, and their companies. Often they will act sympathetic and friendly, in an attempt to coax you into a false sense of security. If you are involved in truck accident in Northern California, contact us as soon as possible. The trucking company and insurance companies have their representatives there to protect their legal and monetary interests; shouldn't you have a California truck accident lawyer to protect your legal interests? The call is free.

What to Do When You Are Involved In a California Semi-Truck, Van, or Big Rig Trucking Accident

If you are involved in a semi-truck, van, dump truck, fire truck, or big rig trucking accident, there is certain information and steps you can take to help protect your interest. As California truck accident lawyers, we recommend you do the following and obtain the following truck accident information:

• A copy of the police report
• The police report number
• Vehicle DOT (Department of Transportation) license number for the truck (rig / cab)
• Vehicle DOT license number for the trailer (usually different)
• Any names or identification on the cab
• Any names or identification on the trailer
• Driver information, including license and insurance information
• Insurance information for the truck owner and trailer owner (if available)
• Whether any skid marks are present from the truck, and if so, their length
• The condition of the truck's tires
• Contact a truck accident attorney ASAP
• Take photographs, if possible
• Get the names and contact information of any witnesses
• Get the names and contact information of any one taking pictures or questioning witnesses or participants
• Get examined by medical physician (doctor)

What NOT to Do When You Are Involved In a California Semi-Truck, Van, or Big Rig Trucking Accident

If you have been involved in a California truck accident, in addition to retaining an excellent California trucking accident attorney, we recommend you:

• DO NOT give any statements without consulting a attorney (if you need to give a statement to the police, just state the facts, do not speculate, including admitting to any fault)
• DO NOT sign any papers, especially agreeing to any settlement or compensation

Many times, injuries do not fully manifest themselves until long after the occurrence of a trucking accident (or any other accident).

If you have been involved in a California trucking accident, we hope you will contact an attorney who knows California trucking accident laws, California trucking accident regulations, and has tried California trucking accident cases. In short, we hope you will contact us for a free consultation and the excellent legal representation you deserve.

A Premier California Truck Accident Law Firm

The Dolan Law Firm
1438 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415.421.2800
Toll Free: 888.424.5352
Fax: 415.421.2832