Wrongful Death Due to Truck Accident Lawyer

What you need to do if you have lost your loved one in a truck accident

If you have lost a loved one in a truck accident, it is important to hire an experienced attorney to investigate the facts of the accident. The insurance company for the trucking company will usually have someone on the scene immediately after the accident. You can protect yourself by speaking with a wrongful death attorney as soon as possible. An experienced wrongful death attorney will investigate all facts surrounding the accident. The investigation usually includes an inspection of the scene, taking photographs and measurements, and taking statements from all potential witnesses.

Many accidents are caused by inattentive truck drivers. There are laws that restrict the number of hours a trucker can drive during a day. Sometimes the driver will attempt to alter his records to hide the fact that he was over the daily limit. A good attorney will also obtain the trucking company’s driver logs and employment records.

Truck accidents can also be caused by distractions, such as cell phones or looking at GPS devices because the driver is an unfamiliar area. Some truck drivers also take medications to help them stay awake when they are tired. Blood or urine tests will reveal whether the truck driver had any narcotics in his system.

Quite often, a thorough investigation will reveal that the truck driver should not have been driving at the time of the accident. An experienced wrongful death truck accident attorney in Tampa will help you take the necessary steps to investigate the accident and protect your family.

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