What to do Immediately After an 18 Wheeler Accident

If you've been involved in an 18 wheeleraccident, there are several steps you should take immediately to protect your health and legal rights. Here are some important things to keep in mind:

Seek Medical Attention

Your health should be your top priority after an 18 wheeleraccident. Even if you feel fine, it's important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Some injuries, such as whiplash or internal injuries, may not be immediately apparent but can cause serious long-term damage if left untreated. Be sure to get a thorough medical examination and follow your doctor's orders.

Call the Police

Contact the police and report the accident. They will arrive at the scene and create a report that can be useful later on when filing a claim. Be sure to get a copy of the report.

Document the Accident Scene

Take photos of the accident scene, including any damage to your vehicle and the commercial truck. Also, document any injuries you sustained in the accident. This documentation can be helpful later on when building your case.

Exchange Information

Exchange contact and insurance information with the driver of the commercial truck and any witnesses to the accident. This information can be useful when filing a claim.

Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer

Finally, it's important to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. A lawyer can help you navigate the claims process, protect your legal rights, and ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries and other damages.

In conclusion, following an 18 wheeleraccident, it's important to take immediate action to protect your health and legal rights. By seeking medical attention, calling the police, documenting the accident scene, exchanging information, and contacting a personal injury lawyer, you can increase your chances of securing fair compensation and getting the justice you deserve.

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During your Initial Strategy Session, I will asist you in creating a strategy on how to best pursue your claim, whether it be the result of a Car Accident Claim, 18 Wheeler Injury, or, Alabama Workers' Compensation Claim. At your Initial Strategy Session, you will receive the following:

• First - I will listen to your story. You will have a chance to tell everything to someone who wants to hear what happened to you.
• Based on the information that you provide, I will give you my best advice on both what claims you have, and the next steps you should consider to proceed with your claim(s).
• If your claim is something that I think I can help you with, I will explain the services that I can provide for you, and what the next steps are that we should take. We will start working immediately.
• If your matter is something that I do not think I can help you with, then I will attempt to put you in contact with another lawyer that might be able to help you.
• Either way, what should happen is we will put to rest some of the unkowns that you may be experiencing. We will start to shed some light on what you can expect, and how to best pursue the benefits you deserve.

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