Truck Accident Investigation

Rapid truck accident investigation is crucial to the success of the victim’s claim.

Truck accident lawyers and investigators at Arnold & Itkin LLP realize that rapid accident investigation is crucial to gathering evidence and capturing testimony before evidence disappears and memories fade.

Rescue workers approaching the scene of an 18-wheeler accident expect the worst. Sadly, they often find that occupants of the vehicles have suffered catastrophic or fatal injuries. When emergency personnel respond to a truck accident, their immediate concerns are to provide necessary medical attention, to transport injured occupants of the vehicles, to secure the scene and to investigate the cause of the accident. Police officers begin their investigation at that time— taking photos, interviewing witnesses, and checking the drivers for signs of drug or alcohol use.

Often the law enforcement officers called to the scene of a 18-wheeler truck accident are not trained in accident reconstruction and do not have the proper tools to fully investigate and analyze the situation. Experienced truck accident attorneys at Arnold & Itkin LLP work closely with knowledgeable experts to reconstruct the events leading up to the crash and determine causation. Our experts investigate and analyze numerous internal and external factors contributing to the cause of an 18-wheeler accident.

Interview Witnesses, Plan Depositions

We will interview witnesses, including the driver, law enforcement officers, and any other potential witnesses.

Inspect the Vehicle

We will locate the vehicle and inspect it, frequently at the scene of the trucking accident. Our lawyers and accident experts look for evidence of failed brakes or other equipment, impact damage, and other factors that may have contributed to the crash.

Driving Record, Accident Reports, Motor Carrier Inspection Reports
We will inspect a complete driving record for the truck driver from every state where the driver has a commercial drivers license. We will obtain and inspect the accident report from law enforcement agencies and motor carrier inspection reports from public safety agencies.

Trucking Company Records

Much of the information that exposes negligence is available from the trucking company. An employer's negligence in hiring truck drivers or in retaining an unqualified driver can be found in the driver's qualification file. The driver's logbook, onboard computer data, and dispatch records often provide evidence of truck driver negligence. Our lawyers will also examine the trucking company records of maintenance and records of the driver's required safety and equipment checks performed before, during, and after each trip.

At Arnold & Itkin LLP, we have the resources, skill, and experience to build a strong case.

 

For a free consultation, contact a truck accident lawyer at Arnold & Ikin LLP by calling toll free (866) 222-2606 or by submitting the form at the top of this page.