18-Wheeler Truck Accident Attorneys Serving Macon, GA

After a truck accident, preserving evidence is critical to winning your case. Trucking companies are notorious for sending their own investigators to the accident scene. Often, critical evidence–whether by intention or accident– is destroyed during this process. Armed with their own team of lawyers, the trucking company is near impossible to take on without your own legal team. When you call Montlick, we take all necessary steps—including investigating the scene, getting court-mandated preservation of evidence and more—to ensure the evidence you need to win is preserved, safeguarded, and leveraged.

Evidence we gather can include:

Preservation of the vehicle: Preserving the truck involved in the accident is essential. The vehicle should be kept in the same condition as it was at the time of the accident. It is crucial to ensure that the vehicle is not repaired or put back into service until it has been thoroughly examined by an expert.

Electronic data: Commercial trucks are equipped with electronic devices (black boxes) that record various data, including speed, braking, and other information. This data is critical in determining the cause of the accident. It is essential to preserve this data, which can be downloaded from the vehicle’s electronic control module (ECM).

Maintenance records: Maintenance records can provide vital information about the truck’s condition at the time of the accident. This includes information about the vehicle’s brakes, tires, and other mechanical systems. It is essential to obtain and preserve these records quickly as they can help determine if any maintenance issues contributed to the accident.

Insurance documents: Insurance documents are also crucial in preserving evidence in truck accident cases. These documents can provide information about the trucking company, the driver, and the coverage that is available. It is important to obtain and preserve these documents as they can help determine liability and damages.

Common Injuries in Commercial Truck Accidents

Head Injuries: Head injuries are common in truck accidents. These injuries can range from concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries that can have long-lasting effects on a victim’s life.

Spinal Cord Injuries: The impact of a truck accident can cause damage to the spinal cord, which can result in paralysis, loss of sensation, and other complications.

Broken Bones: The force of a truck accident can cause victims to suffer multiple fractures, which can require surgery, immobilization, long periods of recovery, and ongoing pain.

Burns: Fires and explosions are common in truck accidents and can result in severe burns that require extensive medical treatment.

Soft Tissue Injuries: Soft tissue injuries such as bruises, strains, and sprains are also common in truck accidents and can cause pain and limited mobility.

Emotional Trauma: Truck accidents can also cause emotional trauma, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).