In the aftermath of a truck accident, it’s critical to determine who was to blame for the crash.
If the truck driver was at fault, you may be able to pursue a claim to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress if you or someone you love was hurt or killed. However, you’ll need to make sure you have the evidence to build a strong case.
Marc Brown Law Firm can help you gather that evidence and maximize your chances of a successful claim. Our dedicated and experienced legal team has represented clients in truck crashes and recovered millions. We understand what types of evidence are necessary, we know how to get it, and we’ll do everything we can to fight for justice.
To find out more about how our South Carolina truck accident lawyers can work with you to make your accident claim as strong as possible and to try to ensure it’s backed up by solid evidence, give us a call today.
What are the most important pieces of evidence in truck accident claims?
When you are making a truck accident claim, you need to show that the defendants were responsible for causing the accident to occur. Some of the most important pieces of evidence you can gather that can help you do that include the following:
- Testimony from accident reconstruction experts who can investigate the crash scene, the involved vehicles, and other evidence to determine the sequence of events that led to the crash
- The cargo manifest, which provides a list of all items being transported and serves as proof of shipment
- The Electronic Control Module, which is a computer module that’s attached to a truck’s engine and receives input from various systems on the truck.
- Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), which are digital recording systems that track truck driver activity. They are also called black boxes, like the black boxes on an airplane that help to identify crash causes
- Driver employment files, which can show the training, experience, and record of the driver involved in the crash
- Logbooks that show how many hours the driver worked and whether Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours-on-duty rules were followed.
- Truck maintenance records, which show whether the truck was properly maintained in accordance with FMCSA requirements
- Police reports and witness statements. Obtaining information from first responders and those who saw the crash can also be essential to proving how the crash occurred
All of this evidence can help you show whether there were rule violations and whether the trucking company or driver was negligent because they failed to exercise reasonable care to reduce the chances of a crash.
How can a truck accident lawyer help you gather evidence and make a strong case?
At Marc Brown Law Firm, our experienced South Carolina accident lawyers can help you make a strong claim by getting the key things you need to prove fault. Our firm can:
- Determine what kinds of documents and information you need to prove your claim.
- Subpoena records from the trucking company, police, or others who have information about the crash.
- Bring in experts who can interpret the evidence and show how the driver or trucking company’s failures caused the incident.
We will use the evidence we gather to craft legal arguments that maximize your chances of a successful outcome.
Contact a South Carolina truck accident lawyer for help today
It’s important to begin gathering evidence as soon as possible after a truck accident happens. Marc Brown Law Firm is standing by, ready to help you collect the information you need to prove your claim. Give our South Carolina injury lawyers a call today to schedule your free consultation so we can get started building a strong case for you.