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Steps to Take Following a Truck Accident

18 wheeler trucks are enormous vehicles, and given the demands of our economy, more of them are on the road than ever before. As an unfortunate result, more truck accidents are occurring than ever before as well. Even though trucks weigh several tons that leave a wake of devastation behind them, there are still steps that should be taken in order to protect your health, your safety and your rights.

Below are a few examples of those steps that should be taken immediately following a truck accident, but for a full set of answers, contact a Texas 18 wheeler accident attorney at Williams Kherkher today to schedule a free initial consultation.

Step One - Ensure Safety

If you are in an accident with a truck, the first thing you need to do is remove yourself and your passengers from immediate danger. Make sure that everyone is alright, and then get away from your vehicle for obvious reasons. Make sure that you move in a direction that's away from any traffic, and keep a safe distance from the vehicles involved.

Step Two - Contact Help

Even if no one is seriously injured in the accident, the next thing you should do is contact the police to report the accident. Regardless of how you proceed following the accident, you'll need a written police report to deal with any insurance claims or any legal issues that arise.

Step Three - Exchange Information

After you've contacted the police, make contact with the truck driver to make sure that he is not seriously injured and to exchange information. You should also write down the name of the trucking company for which he or she works. Make sure that you remain polite, and do not, under any circumstances, discuss the specifics of the accident.

If the truck driver is not cooperative, is combative or if he or she insists on discussing the incident in question, do not accommodate this conduct by doing the same. Simply politely state that you'd prefer to wait for the authorities to arrive in order to handle all the necessary details.

Step Four - Contact Williams Kherkher

Finally, after all of the steps above have been completed, make sure that you contact a Texas truck accident lawyer at Williams Kherkher. You will be able to schedule a free initial consultation, and during that meeting you should expect to discuss the accident, how it occurred, who was involved and what, if any injuries were suffered. However, you need to remember that you only have a certain amount of time to act, so contact the firm today.