What to Do if You’re in a Trucking Accident Obtain Medical Attention for your Tractor Trailer Accident Injuries If injured, you should get immediate medical attention and follow your doctor's instructions.  If even if you’ve suffered minor injuries, obtain a prompt medical examination.  Internal injuries, like brain and spinal cord damage, can go undetected with catastrophic results.  In addition to providing proper treatment, an exam will document the nature and source of your injuries.  Be sure to include the secondhand effects of your injuries, such as pain or impairment. Collect Evidence from the Truck Accident Scene After an eighteen-wheeler collision, it is important to gather evidence of what happened at the truck accident scene.  Usually, the police at the scene take crash photos before the truck accident site is cleared.  If not, request that they do so.  If possible, take photos of the scene yourself, noting the road and weather conditions.  Preserving the scene through pictures can help your attorney's experts reconstruct critical evidence that can help explain exactly what happened.  Finally, be sure to obtain the names and contact information of any and all witnesses. Preserve the Vehicle Involved in the Truck Accident It’s very important that that you preserve your vehicle until you retain a truck accident attorney.  Dents, scratches, airbags, even tire treads can be extremely informative when attempting to recreate the accident.  In addition, the truck accident attorney may be able to determine if there was a defect with the vehicle that may have contributed to the accident. Contact an Experienced Truck Accident Lawyer You will need skilled and experienced truck accident attorneys to hire investigators, preserve evidence as needed, and communicate effectively with trucking companies, police, truck accident witnesses, and your medical care providers.  At O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, our knowledge and experience with commercial truck collisions will assist you in getting the compensation you deserve for your injuries.  If you have been the victim of a commercial trucking accident, please contact us immediately to discuss your case.

• Eighteen Wheeler Accidents
• Railroad Crossing Accidents
• Causes of Trucking Accidents
• Truck Driver Negligence
• DUI Trucking Accidents
• Texting and Trucking
• Improper Truck Maintenance
• Improperly Loaded Cargo
• Hazardous Cargo
• Catastrophic Injuries
• Texas Truck Routes: I-35 and I-20
• Who can be Held Liable?
• Early Investigation After a Trucking Accident
• Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Accidents

• 
•