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When a tractor-trailer collision occurs due to someone’s negligence and it causes injuries to someone else, the injured party has the right to seek compensation for their financial and psychological harm. However, to do so, the injured person and their attorney must present evidence to prove liability and justify the value of their claim. Personal injury cases involve several types of evidence, and truck accident cases often involve specific documents or information.
Keep reading to learn more about the importance of collecting strong evidence in Westlake Village truck accident cases and how a skilled truck accident attorney could help you.
To have a successful truck accident claim in Westlake Village, claimants and their attorneys must be able to present evidence that shows that another party—such as the truck driver or trucking company—was liable for the collision. One of the most important documents used to achieve this is the police report following an investigation of the accident. This report typically contains a narrative from the police officer as to what happened based on interviews with the parties involved, witnesses, and even what other evidence—such as skid marks and damage to the vehicle—shows.
While a police report is a staple in any type of motor vehicle accident claim, 18-wheeler accident cases involve specific types of evidence related to federal trucking laws and whether they were followed. For example, the truck driver’s electronic logs can reveal how long they had been operating the vehicle without a mandatory off-duty break. The driver’s personnel record can show whether they obtained the proper licensing and training to operate the vehicle.
Maintenance records and pre-trip inspection reports can help show whether the truck was properly maintained and safe to operate. The truck’s data recorder and onboard cameras can reveal how fast the driver was going when the accident occurred and how the driver was behaving.
The compensation that a truck accident victim seeks is known as “damages.” This includes economic damages such as medical expenses, wage loss, and harm to the injured person’s vehicle in the crash. It also includes non-economic damages for psychological impacts such as pain and suffering or loss of the enjoyment of life. Some of the types of evidence that may be used to prove that the claimant is justified in demanding compensation after a Westlake Village truck wreck include:
During the claims process following an accident, it is not enough to simply state that you suffered injuries, expenses, and impacts. Insurance companies and courts require that these statements be backed up by evidence. The legal team at Block LLP understands the type of evidence needed in Westlake Village truck accident cases, and gathering that evidence is one of the many services we provide for our clients.
To learn more about the claims process and receive answers to the questions you have about your case, contact us for a free case evaluation.
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