It’s been less than a month since five people died in a truck accident on the freeway near Rialto, California. The accident took place at 1 in the afternoon when a commercial truck hit the guardrail, which caused it to crash. It burst into flames and hit oncoming traffic. As is true in many similar cases, the truck driver had nothing but minor injuries but people in other vehicles sustained catastrophic injuries and five of them died.
We hope that those injured and those who lost a loved one will contact a personal injury attorney to get help. While all the facts of the case haven’t been uncovered yet, one thing is clear: Someone was at fault. At Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn, we’re well-versed in how to find liability and to hold responsible accountable. Read on to check out six pieces of information that should always be uncovered and then reach out to us at (310) 209-1600 to schedule an appointment.
Important documents in a proper investigation
There are many potential causes of a truck accident. It may be that the driver made a mistake or that they were tired. Their truck may have had issues with weight or mechanical issues, or its load may have been uneven. It’s likely that the police are going to be the first ones to investigate the accident. Things they’re likely to do include taking pictures, talking to witnesses, and taking measurements.
By the time a victim begins to work with a personal injury attorney, it may seem as though the investigation phase is over but this is rarely true. Any truck accident that caused death or catastrophic injury will have many documents. The 6 that should be used in all personal injury claims are:
- Documents relating to the cargo in the truck at the time of the crash;
- All log books for the truck driver;
- All documents that identify the weight of the cargo in the truck at the time of the accident;
- Any document that shows the employment relationships between the truck driver and the truck owner;
- All documents regarding the maintenance on the truck for the year prior to the accident
- All ownership documents for the truck.
These documents aren’t all an attorney will need but they are the ground floor that will be used to further investigate the case. As needed, we can do additional interviews, work with forensic experts, financial experts, and other expert witnesses.
Call today to get a consultation with a personal injury attorney
Have you lost a loved one in a truck accident? Have you been injured in any type of accident? If you or a loved one was injured due to the negligence or recklessness of another person, then it’s time to get a legal consultation. Contact Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn at (310) 209-1600 today to find out what your options are.
