The Do’s and Don’ts of a Jupiter Truck Accident Case

You’ve been involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler. You’re panicked, your car is badly damaged-but you’re alive. You may not be in that much pain, and you’re grateful that it could have been so much worse. You’re scared, and all you want to do is go home.

Unfortunately, that’s exactly what the trucking company is hoping you will do. People are so disturbed and shaken after a Jupiter semi accident that they will often sign anything and say anything that gets them home to their families as quickly as possible.

DO:

• Stay calm. You will need to talk to the truck driver, the police, and possibly an ambulance driver if anyone has been injured. Take several deep breaths and assess the damage from the inside out: you first, then your passengers, followed by the condition of the car, then the other car’s occupants.
  Take pictures. Trucks can cause much more damage than smaller vehicles. Since pictures provide irrefutable evidence of damage, they are invaluable should you decide to pursue a case. If you don’t keep a camera in your car’s emergency kit, you can use a high-resolution cell phone camera.
  File a report. When the police arrive, demand to file a report. It may not seem like much, but filing a report is more evidence that will be on your side if the truck driver is found at fault.
  See a doctor. Seeking medical treatment is critical to your health and your case.

Do NOT:

• Sign anything. Trucking companies are heavily insured. They have policies backing them that will pay for the expensive damages to their vehicles-provided the driver was not at fault. The driver may try to get you to sign a document “just to record the accident” or “for his files.” DON’T DO IT. Wait until you have the assistance of a trusted Jupiter truck wreck attorney before signing any document.
  Apologize. Many victims are tempted to apologize after an accident, even if it wasn’t their fault. This good-hearted move can backfire, if the insurance sees your apology as an admission of guilt.
  Confront the truck driver. Even if he was to blame for the accident, the trucker is most likely just as upset-and possibly injured-as you are. Remain calm. If the trucker starts to become confrontational, return to your vehicle until the police arrive.

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