Towering over most other vehicles on the road, trucks are a lethal force in an accident. Even at slow speeds, an 18-wheeler can cause serious injuries and untold property damage. If you were the victim of such a wreck, it may be in your best interests to speak to our El Monte truck accident attorneys. 

From investigating the truck wreck and gathering the necessary evidence to support your claim, to representing you throughout proceedings, we can assist at each step of proceedings. Dial 1-800-GO-HARRIS to find out more.  

What Qualities Set HPIL Apart from Others Law Firms in the Area? 

If you were injured in an accident and you plan on taking legal action against the liable parties, it’s important to make sure your claim is in safe hands. Ultimately, with your financial well-being likely hinging on the outcome of your case, you can’t trust just anyone to grab the reins. However, as this is likely the first time you’ve required the services of a personal injury attorney, you may be unsure of what to look for in legal counsel.  

At HPIL, we have decades of collective experience overseeing personal injury claims in California. During this time, we’ve helped our clients secure more than $300 million in settlements and verdicts while providing support and guidance to injury victims across the state. 

Let’s look at a few qualities that help set out lawyers apart from others in the area:

• Relevant Experience: Building a strong personal injury claim often demands extensive resources and in-depth knowledge of the relevant laws, statues, and proceedings—qualities that not every attorney possesses. Our attorneys have experience handling a wide variety of claims from dog bites to rideshare wrecks to slip and falls. As such, however you were hurt, we have what it takes to help you prevail at settlement negotiations or during trial.  

• Compassion: Whether it’s discussing how your injuries have affected your everyday life or how the trauma of the accident has impacted your emotional well-being, you will need to be open and vulnerable with your attorney throughout proceedings. As such, you will likely want to find someone who has the compassion, empathy, and patience necessary to help put you at ease. At HPIL, we know the devastating effect an accident can have on every aspect of an injury victim’s life. As a result, we give every case the attention it deserves, go to extra lengths to make sure proceedings are as simple and stress-free as possible for our clients. 

• Availability: While an attorney may be handling many different claims at a given time, he or she should make you feel like yours is the most important one they are overseeing. We strive to answer questions promptly, taking time to provide regular updates on the progress of your case, and sitting down to explain your role at each stage of proceedings. You will also have a direct line to your legal team.  

How to Prepare for Your Initial Consultation with a Personal Injury Attorney 

Once you’ve booked a consultation with a personal injury lawyer, you may be wondering how to get ready for this meeting. While you could arrive unprepared and still benefit immensely from discussing your situation with an attorney, you will get even more out of this opportunity by bringing along a few items for them to review. 

At HPIL, we offer free consultations, so there’s no price tag standing between you and getting the answers you need to make informed decisions about your case. As part of this meeting, we can assess the evidence you’ve gathered, answer your questions, and explain how we plan to tackle your case. 

Let’s look at a few items you should bring along:

• Compile Evidence from the Accident Scene: Whether you took pictures of the wreck, obtained eyewitness statements, or were able to get your hands on surveillance camera footage of the incident, you should share this evidence with your attorney during the initial consultation. Doing so will give them an opportunity to assess the proof you’ve managed to gather and identify any weak links in your case. Additionally, an accident reconstruction expert may be able to use evidence such as pictures of road markings or dashcam videos of the wreck to determine what happened and who is at fault. 

• Medical Records: When you visit the doctor, he or she will usually create medical records documenting your injuries, treatment, and recovery. Not only will you need such documents to prove damages such as medical bills, but your records could also help show the ways in which your injuries limit you, potentially helping you build a case for intangible losses. 

• A Written Account of the Accident: The human mind is incredibly fickle when it comes to retaining memories. Within days, it can even be difficult to remember what you had for lunch on a specific day let alone the intricate details of a serious accident. As such, you should take time after the accident to write a detailed account of what happened. Your attorney may use your retelling to help plan their investigation and identify important evidence that could be used to support your claim. 

Speak to a Truck Accident Attorney in El Monte Today 

Injured in a wreck? The attorneys at HPIL are here to help. We can review your situation as part of a free consultation, taking time to answer your questions, discuss potential outcomes for your case, and describe how we plan to help you pursue damages. Reach out to us at 1-800-GO-HARRIS or click through to our contact page HERE to request a case assessment.