Hit by a Large Truck: What Steps Should I Take?

It’s important to know what to do after a car accident involving an 18-wheeler, which is a type of case that we specialize in. Commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, as everyone is probably aware, are huge vehicles and they cause massive damage. The most important thing is to consider the safety of yourself and the occupants of your vehicle. If your vehicle is drivable, get it out of the way of other vehicles on the roadway. The second thing is, if you can’t get your car off the road, let’s say it’s not drivable, then you get yourself to safety. Get the occupants of your vehicle to safety. If the car is not drivable and you’re too badly hurt to move, keep your seatbelt on and call 911. When you call 911 or call the police, ask for an officer to come. The officer will help to keep everyone safe. They’ll manage traffic. They’ll also document the scene and document the evidence, which is critical. As time passes, evidence becomes stale or is lost or destroyed. So the officer will be able to assist in taking photographs, getting the identities of witnesses, documenting the scene, taking photographs of signs, skid marks, and so forth. We specialize in 18-wheeler car wrecks.