CSI Palm Beach: Investigating the Scene of Your Boca Raton Truck Accident

You did everything you were supposed to do after your Boca Raton truck accident. You made sure everyone was okay. You called 911. You’re waiting in your car, and the police and ambulance are on their way.

Unfortunately, so are the trucking company’s claim investigators.

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Trucking companies will do almost anything to avoid paying damages after a Florida semi accident. By getting to the scene moments after the accident, the company’s “Rapid Response Team” can start building a case against you, collecting any evidence possible to avoid liability-even when the accident wasn’t your fault.

You can beat the trucking company at its own game-but only if you keep a clear head and act quickly. Here are a few ways to become your own crime scene investigator after a Boca Raton semi accident:

• Take pictures. If you and your passengers are not seriously injured and it is safe to exit the car, take pictures of the accident scene. Record the damage to both your car and the truck, the position of the vehicles, and (if it’s not too dark) the road conditions. If you have a cell phone camera that takes video, include a video walkthrough of the scene.
• Keep talking. While you’re recording video, go over the accident in detail as you walk through the scene. Point to stricken parts of the vehicles as the story unfolds. If your cell phone doesn’t have a camera, it may still have a voice recorder. Tell the story while the events are fresh in your mind.
• Get the most from your statement. The police who respond to the accident will collect their own evidence and write a report. However, police officers are more concerned with criminal activity and traffic laws than the details required in a civil trucking accident case. When you give your statement, include all relevant information you can-its presence on the statement will be invaluable if your case goes to court.

As experienced Boca Raton truck accident attorneys, we know that much of the relevant evidence in a case is collected at the time of the crash. The only way you to level the playing field with the trucking company is to hire an attorney who can gather evidence on your behalf-getting rid of the insurance team’s advantage and ensuring fair and equal justice in your case.

If you have been injured in an 18-wheeler accident in Boca Raton, call Fetterman & Associates today at (866) 865-1244 for a free consultation.