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The Do’s And Dont’s After a Truck Accident in Pennsylvania

On behalf of greg

While nobody wants to be involved in an accident with a large commercial truck, the reality is that these accidents occur regularly in and around Philadelphia. If you or somebody you love has been injured in an accident caused by a negligent truck driver or trucking company, you need to know that there are steps you need to take to ensure you receive maximum compensation for your claim. They’re also things you should avoid doing in these cases. The Philadelphia truck accident attorneys at Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. explain these incidents here.

What to do after a truck accident in Pennsylvania

  • Seek medical assistance: The most important thing you can do after a truck accident is to seek medical assistance as soon as possible. This not only ensures your well-being, but it will also establish a link between the truck crash and the injuries.
  • Gather evidence: If you can safely do so, gather as much evidence as possible while at the crash scene. Use a smartphone to take pictures of all vehicles and damages, any debris lying around, injuries, traffic and weather conditions, etc. Get the names and contact information of any eyewitnesses as well as the driver’s license number and insurance information of the truck driver.
  • Notify your insurer: Let your insurer know about the crash as soon as possible. You do not have to go into detail about the incident, but your insurer does need to be notified so they can start the claims process.
  • Talk to an attorney: You should contact a Philadelphia truck accident lawyer about your case for a free consultation. Let an attorney help guide you towards the best route for maximum compensation.

What not to do after a truck accident in Pennsylvania

  • Admit fault in any way: Whether you think you had anything to do with the crash or not, do not admit fault to anyone. Not the truck driver, not to witnesses, not to the police. Let an investigation determine who was at fault for the incident.
  • Talk too much to the claims adjuster: The claims adjuster for the trucking company’s insurance carrier is not on your side, and they will do anything they can to limit the amount of money they pay you in a settlement.
  • Stop seeking medical care: You need to continue any treatment plans prescribed by your doctor until they determine you have reached maximum medical improvement. If you stop treatment against the advice of a physician, this will give the insurance carrier a reason to deny a settlement or offer a lower settlement.

Let our Philadelphia truck accident lawyers help

If you or a loved one had been injured in a Philadelphia truck accident caused by a negligent truck driver or trucking company, contact Soloff & Zervanos, P.C. today. We pledge to thoroughly investigate your case in order to secure full compensation for your claim. This can include:

  • Coverage of your medical bills
  • Any lost wages if you cannot work
  • Loss of personal enjoyment damages
  • Pain and suffering damages
  • Possible punitive damages against the negligent truck driver or trucking company

When you need a Philadelphia truck accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling us at 866-597-8572.