Knowing what to do at the scene of a truck accident can protect both your health and your legal rights. In this video, a board-certified truck accident attorney from Munley Law explains the immediate steps that matter most.
What You’ll Learn
- Why you should call 911 and wait for a police report before leaving the scene
- What to photograph and document while you wait for emergency responders
- Why you should never admit fault or apologize — even casually
- How liability in truck accidents can involve multiple parties beyond just the driver
If you are able, call 911 immediately. A police report is one of the most important pieces of evidence in a truck accident case. It documents the scene, records witness statements, and establishes an official account of how the crash occurred. Do not leave the scene before law enforcement arrives.
If you are injured, do not attempt to move unless you are in immediate danger. Spinal and neck injuries are common in high-impact truck accidents, and moving before you have been assessed can cause further damage. While you wait, use your phone to photograph the vehicles, the position of the truck, road conditions, skid marks, visible cargo, and your injuries. Get the names and contact information of any witnesses before they leave.
Do not admit fault or apologize to the truck driver, the trucking company’s representative, or the insurance adjuster — even if you feel partly responsible. Fault in truck accidents is rarely straightforward. Multiple parties may share liability, including the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loading company, and the vehicle manufacturer.
After receiving medical care, contact a truck accident lawyer before giving any recorded statement to the insurance company. Trucking companies move quickly to protect their interests after a crash. Your attorney needs to move just as fast.
Speak With a Truck Accident Lawyer
Munley Law is the only firm in Pennsylvania with three board-certified truck accident lawyers. We have recovered over $1 billion for injury victims, including a $26 million verdict for a client who suffered a brain injury in a tractor-trailer crash and $19.8 million for the family of three killed by a distracted truck driver.
Contact Munley Law for a free consultation. There is no fee unless we win.
