Imagine for a second that you were just involved in a significant trucking accident. Everyone is going to be OK, and there is no doubt in your mind that this accident was 100% not your fault. But as you look around at the scene, you begin to panic. Unlike many trucking accidents that tend to take place on a busy highway or heavily populated area of town, yours is seemingly out in the middle of nowhere. Witnesses are a key element to any trucking accident case, but in your situation, there’s no one except you and the at-fault truck driver.
It is understandable in these situations to question whether or not you still have a viable case if there’s no one around to vouch for exactly what happened and corroborate who was truly at fault. After all, eyewitness testimony can be powerful in a personal injury claim. Without it, you may begin to think that you’re stuck in a classic situation of he said-he said.
The good news is that you can still pursue a trucking accident claim without witnesses. Let’s talk more about this in today’s blog post.
There Are Other Types of Evidence Available
There’s no denying how critical eyewitness testimony can be in trucking accidents. Whether it’s a nearby store owner who happened to be standing outside when the accident occurred, a family of four that happened to be passing by on the other side of the highway at the exact moment your accident happened, or even a passenger in the car with you, a witness can confirm details, provide independent accounts, and strengthen credibility. If you are ever involved in a trucking accident, you must gather as many eyewitness accounts as possible. That said, personal injury cases are rarely decided solely based on witnesses.
Courts and insurance companies can easily rely on other types of evidence to support or refute your claims.
Examples of additional evidence you can turn to include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Police reports
- Photographs and videos
- Medical records
- Accident reconstruction experts
- Surveillance or traffic cameras
- Your own statements and documentation
You Also Need a Trucking Accident Attorney
Unlike traditional car accidents, large truck accidents often involve complex legal and regulatory issues, multiple liable parties beyond the truck driver, and aggressive insurance companies seeking to protect their own interests. Navigating this requires more than general knowledge and should not be attempted by someone who is nursing an injury. You deserve specialized legal expertise to determine how this happened, who is responsible, and what the next steps should be.
Your attorney can also help you organize and present your evidence in the most efficient and effective ways possible. If there weren’t any witnesses, no problem. Your trucking accident attorney can help you navigate this area of your case.
Call Keys Law Offices Today!!
Large truck accidents can occur for various reasons, including fatigue, distracted driving, speeding, inadequate training, and drug and alcohol use. Sometimes, the trucking company can be held liable for an accident if it fails to maintain or inspect the truck properly or violates federal or state regulations. At Keys Law Offices, we are dedicated to representing victims of truck accidents and their families, including those involving semi-trucks.
We understand the complex legal and regulatory issues involved in truck accident cases and know how to investigate and litigate these cases to ensure that our clients receive the compensation they deserve. Please do not hesitate to contact us for a free consultation.
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