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    Steps to be taken after a truck accident in Bakersfield

    RobertBy RobertFebruary 1, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Truck accidents can cause massive damage to property and lives. But if you are aware of the steps you need to take if you ever face any tragic accident, you can minimize the loss. You can even consult Bakersfield truck accident lawyers to get legal help for such situations. In this blog, too, you will read about steps that you need to take after a truck accident in Bakersfield. 

    Call Police

    After a truck accident, park your vehicle to the side and, if possible, turn on the truck’s hazard lights to alert other drivers. Also, call 911 to inform the police about the accident. Don’t skip this step even if you think you had minor injuries and the collision was minor because what seems like a minor accident now can make you pay later. There can be some internal injuries that you might realize later. Moreover, the other party can make false accusations later. 

    Seek medical help

    Seeking medical treatment is essential as it will play a significant role in getting appropriate compensation. All the medical documents, including prescriptions and lab investigations, will prove the severity of your injury. So ensure that your injuries are correctly documented. Moreover, please don’t skip the follow-up sessions after the first aid treatment. If you miss even one appointment, the other party can pick this pitfall and use it against you by saying that the injuries are not as severe as you are claiming them to be. 

    Collect information from the accident site

    Collect evidence from the accident site, such as photographs of the crashed vehicles, your injuries, accident site, etc. Moreover, collect information from the other driver such as his name, license number, insurance policy, etc.

    Document everything

    If you think you have a sharp memory and can memorize everything, you are making a careless mistake. Write down the incident on paper to not skip any vital information later.

    Contact information of witnesses

    Witnesses can turn your case upside down. So ensure that you take the contact number of witnesses to use their statement to make your case stronger.

    Contact your lawyer

    If you find it difficult to sail through the process alone, you may contact your lawyer, who will provide you with sound legal advice. 

    Life is unpredictable, but if you are ready to face any challenge, you can indeed overcome that.

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