If you have been in a semi truck accident, then you know firsthand how shocking that can be. As a personal injury attorney, the Law Office of Frederic E. Waczewski, P.A. in Orlando has dealt with many semi truck accidents and we have the tools to help you when you are overwhelmed by the chaos. With our help, you can recover from your accident and get the compensation you deserve to properly repair and regain whatever you lost. To learn more about our services and to see what we can do for you, contact us at Law Office of Frederic E. Waczewski, P.A. today.
1) Take Pictures of Your Semi Truck Accident
The first step to any car accident case regardless of what the circumstances were is to make sure that you have pictures of what occurred. Take pictures of the car as well as the area around it to document all the elements that factored into your accident. This is your proof that the accident actually happened and that the accident was the cause of any damages to your car.
2) Call the Police
You may feel that this is an extreme move but in actuality, calling the police is just part of the routine steps for any car accident, regardless of severity. This is because the police are going to provide the official report that you can then take to your insurance company as evidence supporting your case and compensation. The police will ask you to describe what happened and take notes about what they noticed. You can then request a copy of this report for your insurance company’s sake.
3) Gather Contact Info from the Responsible Party
Not all responsible parties are going to be responsive to taking responsibility for their actions. There is a chance that the person you get into an accident with will immediately admit their fault, but there is also a chance that they will shy away from providing you with their information. Write down whatever information you can garner from their truck and then be sure to get any insurance information from them.
4) Notify Your Insurance
Once you have gotten the immediate needs taken care of, it is time to contact your insurance company. Your insurance company will then take all the pictures that you took as well as the official police report and be able to utilize these two pieces of evidence to assess your case.
5) Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
A personal injury attorney is necessary for helping you deal with the insurance company. Not every insurance company is going to want to give you the compensation that you deserve and you may find that you need additional help from a professional.
Contact Us
The Law Office of Frederic E. Waczewski, P.A. is a law office that deals with any semi truck accident in Orlando. We know how serious a semi truck accident can be and we have the tools to help you. Contact us to learn more.
