What Types of Evidence Will Affect the Outcome of Your Truck Accident Claim?

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There’s a reason why personal injury attorneys urge accident victims to obtain testimony from witnesses while they are still at the scene of the crash. Memory is notoriously unreliable, especially after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, and the sooner you obtain testimony following a collision, the more accurate it will likely be. Of course, witness testimony is not the only kind of evidence that you should aim to gather as soon as possible following a truck accident.

At the end of the day, the key to building a successful injury claim is knowing as much about your case’s weaknesses as you do about its strengths. The most effective way to do this is by gathering proof of fault during the early investigation.

The sooner you gather all essential pieces of evidence, the more valuable each one will be. Building a strong personal injury claim is like completing a puzzle, and the more pieces you have at the start, the more clearly you will see the big picture, which is essential for securing a fair settlement.

The kinds of evidence that will ultimately prove your case depend on the circumstances of the collision; however, there are some valuable documents that all truck accident victims can benefit from reviewing early in the proceedings. These include:

The record of duty log;
Data from the electronic control module, or “black box;”
Witness testimonies; and
Photographs from the accident scene.

If you were hurt in a truck accident but you are not sure how to gather some of the evidence mentioned above, contact the Cooper Law Firm. A Tyler truck accident lawyer will evaluate your case to determine if you have grounds for a claim.

If you do, attorney N. Eric Cooper will negotiate with the liable party for a fair settlement on your behalf. Call 903-297-0037 to schedule a free consultation.

What Is the Record of Duty Log?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires truckers and their employers to maintain a record of duty log that details all of their trips from the prior six months. This log might contain details that are pertinent to your injury claim, like the trucker’s route, hours driven, and stops made.

For example, if you believe speeding played a role in the accident that resulted in your injuries, you may be able to prove as much by reviewing the record of duty. You can also use the log to prove drowsy driving; if the trucker was on the road for more than 11 consecutive hours, he or she was violating federal regulations.

If you do not know how to gather evidence to prove your accident claim—or if you have access to the evidence but you don’t know how to present it in such a way that supports your case—contact the Cooper Law Firm.

Attorney N. Eric Cooper is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Gregg County Car Association. Call 903-297-0037 to schedule a free case evaluation with an accident attorney in Tyler. You can learn more about truck accident claims in Texas by visiting USAttorneys.com.

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