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Getting hurt in a truck wreck can be a harrowing experience, leaving you not only suffering from serious injuries but also dealing with the legal complexities of filing a claim. While your primary focus should be your health and recovery, it's important to start thinking about how you will approach building your case. 

You will almost always require access to strong evidence to prevail during proceedings, and—as much of this proof can be time-sensitive—it's crucial to start laying down the foundations for your claim as soon as possible. In this article, we explore a few types of evidence that could help strengthen your case: 

Photographs of the Wreckage 

They say a picture is worth a thousand words; in a personal injury claim, your snapshots could also be worth thousands of dollars. Photographic evidence can shift the tides in your favor helping you navigate around disputes over liability. 

For instance, photographs of road markings, the vehicles involved, and street signs can help you piece together exactly what happened and identify the liable party/parties. As such, you should leave no stone unturned, making sure to photograph as much of the scene as possible from multiple different angles and distances. 

Video Footage 

Whether your car’s dashcam captured footage of the wreck or a nearby surveillance camera was able to snag recordings of the moment of impact, such video evidence could play a crucial role in your case. If, for instance, the trucker was speeding before the crash, videos can help corroborate your version of events. 

Vehicle and Maintenance Records 

Commercial trucks are required to undergo regular inspections and maintenance checks. Gathering evidence related to the truck's condition and maintenance history can be instrumental in establishing negligence.  

Truck maintenance logs can help show whether the vehicle was regularly inspected, maintained, and repaired. Poorly maintained vehicles often cause accidents, so if there are signs that the truck wasn’t properly looked after, these records could help establish liability. Driver logs may help demonstrate whether the trucker violated regulations around driving hours and rest periods. 

Eyewitness Statements 

Anyone else who saw the accident take place may be able to help support your case. For example, if another motorist saw the truck driver using their phone or speeding, their testimony could help you prove fault. As such, you should take down the names and contact details of anyone who saw the wreck so that your attorney can contact them later. 

Schedule a Free Consultation with a California Truck Accident Attorney 

These are just a few of the types of evidence that could help support your case. In some situations, you may need to bring in expert witnesses, obtain official police reports, and delve into the trucker's driving history and training.  

At Harris Personal Injury Attorneys, we can assess your case to help determine what kinds of proof you might need to build a strong claim. We can also investigate the wreck on your behalf, taking steps to obtain any additional proof you might still need. Call us today at 1-800-GO-HARRIS or swing by our contact page HERE to lock in a free case assessment with a California truck accident attorney.