Being involved in an automotive accident can be a traumatizing experience, and the fear and anxiety can be compounded if one of the other vehicles involved was a massive tow truck. You might be feeling overwhelmed if you were injured in the accident — and understandably so. Who will cover your medical bills and lost earnings? Will your vehicle be fixed? Should you call their insurance company?
The tow truck accident attorneys at Nix Patterson can help you answer these questions. Depending on who was at fault, we might also be able to assist you in securing compensation from the negligent party for your losses. Nix Patterson has won billions in personal injury awards for our injured clients, and we look forward to assisting you, too.
After a tow truck crash, you will probably be extremely upset. Be sure to call the police immediately to report the accident. Don’t leave the accident scene until the police say it is appropriate to do so. You could be charged with fleeing the scene if you leave before the police arrive.
If you’re physically able and the scene is safe, collect accident evidence. Take photos of all vehicles’ damages and positions on the road. Photograph any skidmarks, road debris, and vehicle parts that came loose in the accident. Talk to eyewitnesses and get their contact details.
Your attorney will thoroughly investigate the tow truck accident, but starting the evidence collection process right after the crash is helpful.
Like any commercial vehicle accident, tow truck crashes may happen for the following reasons:
Some tow truck crashes happen for more than one reason. Your tow truck accident attorney will investigate the accident and determine who is responsible and why.
A tow truck is designed to transport a vehicle after it has broken down or is undrivable. While many tow truck crushes happen because of driver error on the road, several parts of the truck also can cause potential problems. These include:
Also, many tow truck accidents happen because of driver or company negligence. If the accident occurs because of an improperly loaded vehicle, injuries to others can be severe and even deadly.
If a tow truck slams into your car, you might assume that you would simply sue the driver. That may be true. However, in a crash with a commercial vehicle, other people and entities may be held accountable.
To prove liability, you must show how the allegedly negligent party was at fault and caused the accident. For instance, if the driver ran a red light while texting and T-boned your car, your attorney may rely on surveillance video and cell phone records to prove liability. Or, you might rely on eyewitness testimony that the driver ignored the light.
Your tow truck accident attorney will review the driving and licensing history of the driver and truck to find out which insurance policies are in effect. Your attorney also can take legal action to ensure that the tow truck and other accident evidence are preserved for your claim.
Additionally, having an attorney in your corner after a tow truck crash means having legal advice to obtain medical care and presenting the claim most favorably. Your attorney also understands how commercial insurance adjusters work and will prevent them from denying or devaluing your accident claim.
If you have injuries and losses after a tow truck accident, you don’t have to go through this alone. Nix Patterson’s tow truck accident attorneys may be able to help you obtain compensation to get you on the road to recovery. Contact us today for a complimentary and confidential legal consultation about your injury case.
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