Crashes involving commercial trucks are different from ordinary car accidents. The injuries tend to be more severe, multiple parties may share liability, and crucial evidence can disappear within days if it is not preserved.
Evidence That Matters
- The truck's electronic logging device and engine control module data.
- Driver hours-of-service logs showing fatigue violations.
- Maintenance and inspection records.
- Dashcam and nearby surveillance footage.
- The driver's qualifications and drug-testing records.
Why Speed Matters
Trucking companies often dispatch investigators to the scene within hours. They may also begin repairing or returning the truck to service, which can erase evidence. A prompt legal hold letter can require them to preserve key records.
The sooner an attorney is involved, the better the chance of preserving evidence before it is lost or overwritten.
Multiple Potentially Liable Parties
Liability may extend beyond the driver to the trucking company, a maintenance contractor, or a cargo loader. Identifying every responsible party can significantly affect your recovery.
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