In the aftermath of a truck accident, it's important to preserve evidence such as the truck's "black box" and the driver's logbook. This evidence may show whether the driver was speeding, driving tired or negligent in some other way.
At the law firm of Gilder & Howell, P.A., in Southaven, our lawyers represent truck accident victims in north Mississippi and west Tennessee. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, we offer a free initial consultation to review your case.
Trucking Accidents and Insurance
By law, trucking companies must carry at least $1 million in liability insurance to pay for the damages of people who are injured in accidents. Because potentially large damage claims can be at stake, the insurance companies hire lawyers who are experienced at defending these claims.
The insurance company can reduce its liability by any percentage of fault it can assign to you. If it can show that you were 100 percent at fault, it won't have to pay you anything. Insurance company investigators typically appear at the scenes of serious 18-wheeler accidents within a few minutes of the collision, taking pictures and statements, and looking for ways to minimize liability.
To protect your rights, you will need an experienced lawyer on your side as soon as possible. Our lawyers will take immediate steps to collect and preserve evidence such as:
- The history of the truck driver
- Maintenance records of the truck and trailer
- The black box or GPS, which records trucks speeds, braking and other information
- The driver logbook, which can show whether the driver took legally required rest breaks
Even if the truck driver created false logbook entries, our lawyers can compare the logbook entries with credit card receipts for fuel and other records.
Contact Our Southaven and Olive Branch Trucking Crash Attorneys
For a free and confidential consultation, call our Southaven truck accident attorneys at 662-655-2115 or complete our online form. There are no fees unless we recover compensation for you.
