Las Vegas Truck Accident Lawyers
Were You Seriously Injured in a Truck Accident?
A collision with a commercial truck can have devastating consequences. The size and weight of tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, and other large commercial vehicles can result in severe injuries, extensive medical treatment, significant time away from work, and lasting changes to your everyday life. Truck accident cases can also be far more complicated than an ordinary car accident claim.
The Courtroom Couple investigates not only what happened on the road, but the people and companies behind the truck. Kory and Brittany work to preserve important evidence, examine the actions of the driver and trucking company, identify potentially responsible parties and available insurance coverage, and document the full medical, financial, and personal impact of the collision.
What Can Strengthen a Truck Accident Claim?
Truck accidents can involve evidence that may not exist in an ordinary passenger vehicle collision. Information about the truck, driver, trucking company, vehicle maintenance, and circumstances surrounding the crash can help establish what happened, who may be responsible, and the impact of the accident on your life.
- Driver & Trucking Records
Driver logs, employment records, trip information, and other available records may help establish the circumstances leading up to the accident and the actions of the truck driver or trucking company. - Truck & Electronic Data
Depending on the vehicle, electronic data and onboard systems may provide information about the truck’s speed, braking, operation, and other activity surrounding the collision. - Maintenance & Inspection Records
Inspection, repair, and maintenance records may become important when mechanical problems, worn components, or the condition of the truck may have contributed to the accident. - Crash Scene & Medical Evidence
Police reports, photographs, video, witness statements, vehicle damage, medical records, expenses, and missed-work documentation can help establish how the collision occurred and demonstrate the impact of your injuries.
What Does It Take to Build a Truck Accident Claim?
Truck accident cases can involve evidence that goes far beyond a standard crash report. Information concerning the truck, driver, company operations, maintenance, cargo, electronic data, photographs, video, witnesses, and other records may help explain why the collision happened and who should be held responsible. Because some of that information may be controlled by the trucking company or other businesses, identifying and preserving potentially relevant evidence early can be especially important.
The Courtroom Couple digs into the details behind the collision rather than treating it like another car accident. Kory and Brittany investigate the driver and commercial vehicle, identify the companies connected to the truck and its operation, seek available records and electronic evidence, evaluate applicable insurance coverage, and document the full extent of your injuries and losses. The goal is to build a case that accounts for both what caused the crash and what the crash has taken from you.
Preserve the Evidence
Identify and seek available photographs, video, electronic information, reports, records, witness information, and other evidence related to the truck and collision.
Investigate the Driver & Companies
Examine the roles of the driver, trucking company, contractors, maintenance providers, and other potentially responsible parties.
Document the Full Impact
Develop evidence of medical treatment, lost income, future needs, pain and suffering, and other applicable losses caused by the crash.
Pursue the Claim
Handle communications and negotiations with the parties and insurers involved while preparing the case for litigation when necessary.
Get Clarity After a Truck Accident With a Free Consultation
Truck accidents can involve severe injuries, significant financial losses, and multiple parties who may share responsibility. The Courtroom Couple can investigate the crash, review available evidence, and help determine your options for pursuing compensation. Contact Kory and Brittany Kaplan today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your truck accident claim.