Getting hit by a commercial truck in Nevada can be a traumatic, life-altering experience for victims. Taking certain steps after a collision may improve your chances of making a full financial recovery, so make sure you call the police and report the crash right away.
You should also get the truck driver’s information, as well as their employer’s information. The employer may be liable if the driver was working at the time, so we need these details. Police officers can also get these details and put them in the crash report, which we may refer to when building your case. Take as many photos as you can, and then go to the hospital. Enlist us to help with your case as soon as possible after you are involved in an accident, and let us handle your compensation claim.
For a free case assessment from Mitchell Rogers Injury Law, call our Las Vegas, NV personal injury lawyers at (702) 702-2622.
What Should You Do if a Commercial Truck Hits You in Nevada?
If a commercial truck hits you in Nevada, call 911 immediately. Law enforcement officers can help you complete all other necessary steps after a collision, like getting the trucker’s information and taking photos.
Call the Police
The first thing you should do after a commercial truck hits you in Nevada is call the police. Law enforcement can help you process and document the scene. This generates a police report, which, though likely inadmissible in a lawsuit, helps us contextualize the accident and gain deeper insight.
Get the Trucker’s Information
You should also get the trucker’s information, as well as their employer’s. If the trucker gives you a hard time, police officers can get the information you need. Never leave an auto accident scene without getting the other driver’s name, insurance information, and contact details.
If the accident is a hit-and-run, still contact us about your case, and we may help you identify the trucker and their employer to get compensation.
Take Many Photos
Take as many photos as you can before leaving the scene of a commercial truck accident in Nevada. Your car may be severely damaged if it is hit by a much larger truck. Photograph any dents, broken windows, scratches, car parts on the road, and any other obvious damage. Although the commercial truck might sustain little to no damage in an accident with a passenger car, you can still photograph the truck and its final position in relation to your car.
Don’t delete any photos before sending them to our lawyers, even if you think some are too blurry.
What to Do After Leaving the Scene of a Commercial Truck Accident
If you’re injured during a commercial truck accident, don’t go straight home from the scene. Instead, go to the hospital to start documenting your injuries, then contact our lawyers to initiate your case.
Go to the Hospital
When you leave the scene of a commercial truck accident, you should go straight to the nearest hospital if you’re injured. Severe injuries are common in these collisions and generally require immediate medical attention.
When you call 911 to report the accident, ask the operator to send paramedics if necessary. Allow paramedics to treat you and transport you to the hospital, where physicians can provide the additional care you need.
Contact Our Lawyers
You can also reach out to our lawyers soon after a commercial truck hits you in Nevada. The sooner you do this, the better, as the two-year statute of limitations often passes faster than victims expect.
Tell us what happened during the accident and what the other driver did wrong. Please provide any photos you took as well as the names and contact information of eyewitnesses you spoke to at the scene, and describe your medical condition and any damages you have sustained so far.
We can then determine liability and hold all parties accountable. The commercial truck driver’s employer may also be a defendant in your truck accident lawsuit, helping us maximize your potential recovery.
What to Do During a Lawsuit for a Commercial Truck Accident in Nevada
Let our experienced attorneys help you navigate a commercial truck accident lawsuit and get fair compensation in Nevada.
Continue Getting Medical Care
Continue getting medical care throughout a lawsuit against a commercial trucking company or driver. Stopping treatment leads to gaps in your records and the medical evidence we have to present. The defendant might point out these gaps and argue that they shouldn’t cover certain medical expenses or other damages. Avoid this situation to the best of your ability by prioritizing your physical recovery after a collision.
Don’t Discuss Your Case
During the lawsuit, refrain from discussing your case with anyone other than our lawyers. Don’t mention it online or to friends, as the defense might twist pictures or online posts and use them against you. Don’t post photos or videos of yourself engaging in any activity that might exacerbate your injury, and refrain from discussing the details of your case while it is ongoing.
Remember Your Claim’s Value
You should also remember your claim’s value throughout a commercial truck accident lawsuit. Though it’s understandable to want compensation as quickly as possible, we may get more damages on your behalf by negotiating longer. We can remind you of your deserved economic and non-economic damages throughout settlement negotiations so you don’t accept a bad offer.
To recover the full amount you deserve, we may suggest going to trial. Defendants might intentionally stall negotiations, and going to court generally benefits plaintiffs with strong cases. The commercial trucking company may want to avoid a trial so much that it offers you a sizeable settlement before we even have to go to court.
Let Us Handle Your Commercial Truck Accident Lawsuit in Nevada
For a free case evaluation from Mitchell Rogers Injury Law, call (702) 702-2622 and speak to our Henderson, NV personal injury lawyers.