People don’t usually walk away from truck accidents. These are events that change lives forever. Many of our clients divide their lives into two separate parts: life before the truck accident and life after.
Because of the seriousness of the injuries involved, it’s often up to family members to take the lead on finding a personal injury attorney. At Ted Lyon Law, our trucking accident lawyers have a well-earned reputation as relentless fighters for what is right for our clients. We’re formidable in the courtroom and have many successful verdicts to prove it.
Call our law firm at 877-833-5966 to speak with a trucking injury attorney about the first steps to take after a Dallas truck accident. Home and hospital consultations are available if you are unable to visit our office.
What Key Steps Can I Take to Protect Myself and My Claim?
We can help you understand what to do after a trucking accident to ensure you are in the best position for a financial recovery. When you become our client, we can do some of this work for you. A few general Do’s and Don’ts to follow immediately after a truck crash in Dallas include:
- Do get a copy of the police report. The police report often contains valuable information, including the responding officer’s interpretation of the events and statements from witnesses.
- Do get the contact and insurance information of the truck driver and his or her employer. It will be important for pursuing a claim for your injuries.
- Don’t talk to anyone from the truck driver’s insurance company. It is not unusual for an insurance company risk management representative to reach the scene within minutes of the accident—sometimes even before the police. These individuals are trained to gather information in a way that supports their own interests and undermines yours.
- Do keep records of everything you do and every communication you receive from insurers, medical providers, or any party involved in or witness to the truck accident. You may want to create a special folder just for accident-related documents.
- Do keep a journal tracking your pain level and your use of pain medication. Pain and suffering can be compensated in personal injury cases. Keeping a record of pain can maximize your financial recovery. You deserve fair compensation.
- Do mark medical appointments on the calendar so you can remember each and every appointment. Don’t skip appointments.
It is also important to ask your injury attorney for guidance before you talk to an insurance agent or medical bill collector. We are here to protect your rights.
What Do I Do If My Loved One Has Died?
If your loved one died in a devestating truck crash, one of your first steps should be to contact our dedicated Dallas attorneys. Our legal team will be your advocates through the process of a wrongful death claim. Our job is to ensure your interests and the interests of any children are protected. Surviving family members may be eligible to receive compensation for:
- Medical care your loved one received before death
- Your loved one’s pain and suffering prior to death
- Mental anguish suffered by you and your children
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of your loved one’s future wages
- Loss of services your loved one provided to the household
- Loss of love and companionship
While no amount of money will fill the void of your loved one’s absence, a financial settlement can provide the stability you need to move forward from this tragedy.
What Do I Do If the Insurance Company Makes a Settlement Offer?
Insurance companies often try to make an early settlement offer to truck accident injury victims, so it is important to avoid agreeing to anything before consulting a Dallas attorney. In the face of big medical bills, it’s tempting to say yes, but talk with your attorney before you accept any settlement offer. While the amount may sound like a lot now, it may not be nearly enough in the long term.
Our lawyers have handled thousands of injury claims over the past 50 years. Let our experience be your guide. We invite you to take a look at some of the testimonials from past clients.
Call Our Dallas Lawyers to Understand What Steps to Take After a Truck Accident
Learn more about how we help injured people and their families and what first steps to take after a trucking accident in Dallas. Call for a free initial consultation at 877-833-5966 or contact us online. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means we only earn a fee if we win your case.
