Every day, goods and products are transported across the United States by trucks. Specifically, there is a great deal of truck traffic over New England’s roads, streets and highways. While the increases in this industry have helped our country, they have also increased the potential danger for others driving in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts truck accidents can occur for many different reasons. A truck driver may not follow the rules of the road, may drive recklessly in dangerous road conditions, may choose not to regularly inspect his or her truck to maintain complete functionality, or may act negligently as a result of truck driver fatigue.
The first thing to do following a serious trucking accident is to seek prompt medical attention.Trucking accidents can involve very serious injuries and even wrongful death, so it is imperative that you call an ambulance to the scene or have someone drive you to the hospital emergency room. Also take down at the scene of the accident all driver and witness contact and insurance information, as well as any license plate numbers, and photograph the scene as thoroughly as possible. If you are seriously injured, have someone else that you trust do these things for you.
Because Massachusetts truck crashes can involve numerous serious injuries and deaths, trucking companies often respond to truck accidents by immediately sending a team of trained investigators to the scene. These investigators will secure the scene of the truck crash, take note of the evidence, write down witness statements, and in general, try to frame the accident in the best light possible for the trucking companies.
Although it is natural and understandable that trucking companies should do this, it’s also a good reason for you to avoid these investigators. They do not have your best interests in mind, and neither do the trucking companies’ insurers. For these reasons, you should act promptly following a Massachusetts truck crash by calling our Boston truck accident attorney specialists at 617-787-3700. Our experienced Boston attorneys will review all of the evidence with your best interests in mind, and we will be sure to take note of anything the trucking companies’ investigators and insurers might have missed or overlooked.
In addition to representing you in your Massachusetts truck accident injury claim, our Boston, MA trucking accident attorneys will also work with your insurance company to ensure that you receive fair and just treatment regarding your property damage claim. Such a claim could well be significant in any Massachusetts trucking accident involving a large commercial truck. Also, we do not charge any attorney’s fee in helping you get fair compensation for your property damage claim.
