Drivers on freeways, city roads, and even parking lots are required to share routes with big rig trucks, 18-wheelers, buses and other massive vehicles. And of course, the drivers of these large commercial vehicles must share the road with those of us who drive cars. We legally owe a responsibility and standard of care to one another to make our commerce and trade function, and truck drivers go through training and certification in order to prove their ability and commitment to following the rules of the road. When these rules are ignored, overlooked, or forgotten, disasters can and do occur.
When you’ve been involved in a crash with a semi-truck, bus, or similar, your next steps are vital. You will need to give full medical attention to your injuries, often while simultaneously pursuing legal action against a trucking company and insurers.
The essentials steps for what to do after a truck accident include:
If you’ve already been in collision with a truck, you hold the difficult, but unique perspective of being able to help and warn others who might go through the same thing in the future. A car crash checklist stored in the glove compartment of your each vehicle in your family, should be considered essential for new drivers and experienced drivers who know that it makes sense to always be prepared for the unexpected.
Original source: https://www.isaacsandisaacs.com/truck-accident-lawyer/what-to-do-after-crash
