After an accident with an 18 wheeler, you should collect as much evidence as possible. In addition to photos and witness statements, obtaining a police report and any medical records for the treatment of your injuries will benefit your case. The following list is the information that Kwon Law Firm recommends obtaining after an accident with an 18 wheeler truck.
The Truck Driver’s Information
- Company Name
- Driver’s Name
- Contact Information
- License Plate Number
- Vehicle Information
- Insurance Information
- Driver’s License Number
- Truck Driver’s License Number
- What was being hauled
Photos
- Photos of the damages to both vehicles
- Any injuries that have been sustained
- Any other evidence including road conditions and traffic signals
- Video or audio recordings will be very helpful as well
Witnesses
- You should ask anyone who witnessed the accident to stay at the scene until the police arrive and take down statements from them.
