While most truck accident victims need compensation from at-fault drivers, the stress of the crash and their injuries might create hurdles to recovering damages, which our attorneys can address head-on when we oversee victims’ recoveries from negligent parties in Redland.
For example, we can help ensure victims have the evidence necessary to file successful truck accident lawsuits by identifying, retrieving, and preserving it on their behalves. Bringing accident reconstruction experts onto cases can strengthen claims, as experts can corroborate the sequence of events we present with their testimony during the trial. We will also make sure your case gets filed at the right time and before the statute of limitations runs out. Delaying filing could lead to issues even when complaints are submitted before the ultimate deadline, and our attorneys can avoid these issues by filing timely lawsuits for victims after truck accidents.
For a free and confidential case review from Rice Law, call (410) 694-7291 and speak to our truck accident lawyers today.
Getting Evidence for a Redland Truck Accident Lawsuit
Some evidence is obtainable at the scenes of truck accidents, and it benefits victims to use their smartphones to photograph vehicle damage or ask first responders for help doing so. Our attorneys will focus on retrieving and preserving evidence after the fact, such as eyewitness statements, security camera footage, and your medical records.
Evidence Obtained at the Scene
Start with photographing any apparent property damage to your car, debris or glass you see on the road and any damage to the truck that hit you. Then, photograph visible injuries to your person, if you are able. If you are not, you can ask first responders to help you take pictures of your injuries and the scene as a whole.
When you call 911, police officers can facilitate the exchange of insurance information with the truck driver and record their name and other details in the accident report, which our attorneys can help you obtain so we can refer back to this crash report while preparing your case. If officers ask whether or not you are injured, tell them if you are and accept any medical care paramedics might offer you at the scene.
While we will interview witnesses after the fact, if you notice any nearby right after the crash, you can ask them for their contact information and give these details to our truck accident lawyers. This can make it easier for us to get in touch with witnesses to schedule interviews.
Evidence Obtained After the Fact
We will focus on gathering and preserving evidence on your behalf after the accident while you are recovering at home or in the hospital. For example, we may visit the crash site to see if there are nearby homes or businesses with security cameras on their properties. These cameras sometimes film the accidents, providing footage that shows a defendant acting negligently or recklessly and injuring a victim. At this time, we can also bring crash reconstruction experts in on your case. They can start reviewing the photos, crash reports, witness statements, videos, and other evidence, using complex calculations to make various determinations, such as each drivers direction of travel and speed at the time of impact. Accident reconstruction expert testimony can be hugely beneficial to victims whose lawsuits go to trial. Experts can testify in front of juries and clarify some of the more complicated and confusing aspects of a lawsuit.
After the accident is also when will start organizing proof of your injuries. While photos can show physical injuries at the scene, we need medical records that detail your diagnosis and treatment necessary for you to reach full physical recovery.
We will make sure to monitor all medical damages incurred during this time while also identifying other expenses and damages stemming from the accident, like lost wages or physical pain and mental suffering.
When is the Right Time to File Your Truck Accident Lawsuit in Redland?
The statute of limitations for motor vehicle accident lawsuits in Maryland is three years, according to Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. Art., § 5-101. The clock begins to count down the day an accident happens or, if injuries are not discoverable right away, the date of discovery. Several other exceptions could delay the filing deadline for your case, which our lawyers can explain if they apply. However, it is best to assume that you only have three years and proceed with that mindset. Otherwise, you may unintentionally delay your case in a way that harms it by rushing filing so that you do not miss the statute of limitation but potentially put forth an incomplete case. To prevent this from happening, prioritize your financial recovery and contact her lawyers about your accident as soon as possible after it happens.
Using as much of the three-year timeframe as possible to thoroughly investigate the crash, gather compelling evidence, and organize it into a lawsuit is necessary for some cases. Our attorneys will only file your lawsuit after feeling confident in the case and will not rush it or any of the stages that follow filing. For example, during settlement talks, we will continue to assert your deserved damages and will not advise you to accept a proposal that underserves you or leaves crucial losses uncovered.
Even if you file within the statute of limitation, if you put off your case unnecessarily, the defense might question why you did so. Furthermore, it will only delay your access to compensatory damages, which hastening will be one of our focal points. We will make sure you bring a timely and strong case and that you do not miss the filing deadline or your chance to hold the liable party accountable for your many damages.
Call Our Attorneys in Redland About Your Truck Accident Now
Get a free case assessment from Rice Law by calling our truck accident lawyers today at (410) 694-7291.