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What to Do After a Georgia Truck Accident (Part A)

If you've been in a truck accident in Georgia, dealing with all the details can seem overwhelming. Truck accidents, which often involve severe injuries, affect thousands of people every year. More than 3,200 fatal accidents involved trucks in 2009 alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. An Atlanta truck accident attorney can help you work through the details after you've been in a truck accident in Georgia.

Immediately After the Truck Accident

If you've been involved in a truck accident in Georgia, you're likely to be under a large amount of stress and should do your best to try to stay as calm as possible.

Immediately following the truck accident, it's helpful to perform the following tasks:

• Seek medical attention - if you're able, check to see if anyone involved in the accident needs medical attention and call 9-1-1 if injuries are present.
• Call the police - they will assess the accident, help maintain order at the scene, speak with witnesses, and fill out a police report detailing the truck accident. This police report can be a vital piece of evidence if you decide to file a personal injury claim.
• Collect basic information - collect information such as names, phone numbers, insurance information, and license plate numbers from everyone involved in the truck accident. If you are too injured to collect this information at the scene, you can get this information through requesting a copy of the police report.
• Take photographs - taking pictures at the scene of the truck accident, including the damaged vehicles, roadway, etc. can be very helpful later in during your accident claim. Especially if traffic signs or signals were obscured or weather played a role in the truck accident.

Once the immediate aftermath of the truck accident has been addressed, you can begin the recovery process. This is also the time to consult with an experienced Atlanta truck accident attorney to determine if you should file a Georgia personal injury claim.

Collecting Vital Information

If it's feasible, at the scene of the truck accident, try to get the contact information of any witnesses. Any information you can collect from them can prove useful later when seeking legal counsel from an Atlanta truck accident attorney.

People who may serve as witnesses to the accident in Georgia include:

• residents in the area;
• nearby business workers; and
• passersby, such as other drivers or pedestrians.

After experiencing a truck accident in Georgia, you'll likely be faced with medical bills, lost time from work, and other expenses. If the truck accident was the fault of the truck driver or other party, your Atlanta truck accident attorney can help you with your claim as you seek compensation for any damages you've suffered.

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Have you, or a family member, been injured in a truck accident?  Contact the law office of Jason R. Schultz where they are small enough to care about you and your family and experienced enough to win.  Contact Jason at (404) 474-0804.

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