What Happens When a Truck Driver Has An Accident?

What happens when a truck driver has an accident and what’s the consequences? Truck accidents are among the most dangerous accidents that can happen on the road. Most often they happen by mistake of the truck driver, however, there can be many other reasons why the accident happened at all. What happens when a truck driver has an accident and what to do after that, we bring you in the rest of the text.

How can truck accidents happen?

Truck accidents can happen for many reasons. An accident could have happened because of a driver who is not an expert. The driver may have been intoxicated. Or under the influence of narcotics. The truck driver may have been exhausted. Because he did not comply with federal regulations on the maximum number of working hours. Any of these negligent actions can lead to severe consequences. For this reason, driver research is very important. A detailed investigation can establish the exact reason why the accident happened.

Some more reasons for truck accidents

• Inadequate training of truck drivers,
• Driver inexperience and irregular driving,
• Problems with driving schedules and driver overload,
• Deadlines for which the driver is late,
• Carelessness on the road,
• The rush to reach the final destination,
• Careless turning on the road, etc.

The investigation begins immediately upon the accident

Most people think that a slow procedure takes place after an accident and that it all goes very slowly. However, when it comes to serious truck accidents, it all goes very fast. Investigative teams, accident recreation specialists, ambulance police and insurance companies. Everything happens right away.
Police will begin an investigation immediately after the accident. The scene of the accident will be pressed by investigative bodies. They will talk to all parties involved and witnesses. The crash site can be studied and re-created as part of a guilt investigation. Insurance companies can sometimes investigate an accident on their own, and their motivation may be that you do not get the compensation you deserve. An insurance company investigator will seek evidence of the cause of the accident and their investigation may also investigate the victim’s injuries. Also their reported level of disability and monetary value of claimed losses.

Who applies for insurance

When people are involved in accidents, one of the first things they do after calming down is contact insurance companies. So the truck driver or the driver’s employer will also contact their insurance agent. Depending on who is guilty and who the victim is, it will also be known who is applying for insurance. If the truck driver is at fault, the victim will apply for insurance. Claims may include compensation for medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and projected future expenses arising from the accident.

Companies and their responsibility for damage

They have a legal obligation to comply with various state and federal laws relating to the maintenance, operation, employment and training of trucks. Violation of any of the above leads to the conclusion that their truck driver is to blame for the traffic accident. In most situations, truck accident lawsuits are resolved out of court. Insurance companies do not want a long court battle. In cases where the insurance company simply refuses to secure a fair settlement, litigation will be initiated.

Call a truck accident lawyer

Nedim Ramic and Bajric & Ramic team of attorneys are an experienced team in truck accidents and you should not hesitate to call us today for a free consultation. The time is of the esence. If you find these information above useful, but you have more questions regarding the subject, or you just need legal help straight forward, give us a call on 314-352-6800 and get free consultations today!