What Information Do You Need to Collect After a Trucking Accident?

Most people know the basic evidence that should be collected after a typical auto accident, including contact information for everyone involved, license and insurance information, police reports, photographs of injuries and damaged property, and all medical receipts and paperwork. If you were involved in an accident with a commercial truck, however, the legal aspects of your case become more complex. Seeking medical attention for every injured person should be your top priority, but you should also try to collect the following evidence and information:

• Information about the trucking company: This includes the name of the company, an office phone number, and the address.  Ask about their general office hours—this will help you ascertain whether they will be easy to get in touch with.

Georgia law firm of Robert S. Windholz, LLC provides the skills and experience you need to achieve the best possible resolution for your case. 

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Most Common Types of Trucking Accident Injuries in Georgia

Out of 2,277 fatal Georgia vehicle crashes in 2003, 208 involved trucks. Luckily, not every Georgia trucker accident is fatal but many do result in severe, often-disabling injuries. The following are some examples of injuries that can be typical of a run-in between a large truck and an automobile.

• Neck and spine injuries: The severe impact of a truck against a smaller vehicle can easily lead to often-severe injury to the neck and spine. Regardless of whether the impact was from behind, from the side, or as a result of a head-on collision, neck and spine injury often leads to permanent partial or full paralysis.

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