What to Do After A Crash with a Tractor Trailer in Arizona
Crashes involving tractor trailers (semi trucks) and smaller vehicles happen regularly here in Arizona, and it is often the occupants of the smaller vehicle who are injured. There are steps any driver should take immediately after a crash with a tractor trailer, which could help secure important evidence for the case. At the very least, every driver should remember to call an experienced truck accident injury attorney as soon as possible.
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After a Semi Truck Crash, Think Safety First
If you are involved in a crash with a semi truck (tractor trailer) in Arizona, your first priority should be getting to safety. If possible, move your vehicle to the side of the road, out of harm's way. If you can't move your car, it may be safest to get out of your vehicle and go to the side of the road. Proceed with caution. Do not exit your vehicle without checking carefully that it is safe. Many truck accident injuries are serious. If someone in your vehicle is badly injured, it may be safer to remain in the vehicle.
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Call the Police or 9-1-1
Once immediate safety concerns have been addressed, call the police or dial 9-1-1 to get emergency help after a tractor trailer truck accident. You need to provide the following information:
· A semi / tractor trailer crash has occurred
· Where the semi truck accident happened
· how serious the tractor trailer crash injuries are (if you know; if not, just report that there are injuries).
A police report is a crucial piece of evidence in a semi truck accident, and could make all the difference in protecting your rights. Even if you don't think you are badly injured, get checked out by medical personnel; it's important to have a record of every injury or potential injury that happened as a result of the tractor trailer crash.
Very important: Never assume that someone else will report the Arizona truck accident to the authorities. Even if several vehicles are involved, call the police or 9-1-1 anyway. It's their job to sort out what personnel to send to the scene of a tractor trailer crash; it's your job only to worry about yourself and the occupants of your vehicle.
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Driver Information Dos and Don'ts
DO: If it is safe to do so, and the truck accident injuries don't prevent it, get the truck driver's name, motor carrier company name (the driver's employer), the driver's insurance information, and the state where both the driver and the truck are registered. If the driver is upset or you do not feel safe approaching the truck driver, wait for the police to arrive to help get the information you need.
DON'T: Do not discuss any details about the tractor trailer crash that has just happened with anybody (except the police) until you have talked to an experienced semi truck accident attorney. Your lawyer will help guide you through the truck accident injury claims process.
DO: Provide your insurance information to the driver if asked. Do provide your details to the authorities when they arrive on the scene.
DON'T: Try to minimize your injuries. Even the slightest pain or injury could become serious very quickly. Get medical attention on the scene if it is available, and ensure that you report any injuries to the police.
DO: Speak to the Arizona police as soon as possible when they arrive on the scene of the tractor trailer crash. Stick to the facts of what happened and why you think this Arizona trucking accident may have happened.
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Get Medical Attention
Some semi truck accident injuries may not seem too serious right away, but it's very important to get medical attention immediately after a tractor trailer crash. Some head injuries (TBI / Traumatic Brain Injury) can lead to death if untreated, but may not seem that bad at the time of the semi truck crash. Shock can also make injuries seem less serious than they actually are. Always get medical attention after an Arizona semi truck accident no matter how insignificant you might think an injury is. If possible, make note of the hospitals or doctor's offices you go to and provide these to your Arizona truck accident injury attorney.
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Call Us As Soon As Possible
Once the immediate safety and injury concerns have been addressed, call us: your Arizona semi truck crash injury attorneys. We are ready to help you protect your legal rights and get the compensation you deserve.
Even if truck accident attorney Jason Waechter doesn't personally handle your case, he has personally researched and vetted attorneys across the United States to build a network of top truck accident injury attorneys. Waechter will personally put you in touch with a top semi truck crash lawyer in your city, no matter where it happened.
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