Insist that a report be filed with the police, sheriff or state highway patrol.

Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers of all witnesses.

Photograph the scene where the injury occurred and any visible injuries (cuts, bruises). Professional photographs are generally preferable, but not essential.

Techirghiol innTalk to no one about the incident or injuries other than your personal physician or lawyer.

Sign nothing without consulting a lawyer. Truthful statements you make in an attempt to be helpful can easily be misinterpreted and turned against you.

Tell your personal physician or surgeon exactly how the injury occurred and describe all symptoms and complaints. Be sure to report memory problems, confusion or disorientation, however minor these things may seem at the time.

Begin keeping a diary of how the injury or death affects your life and family. In particular, write down all medical related visits and everything that causes physical pain, frustration or worry.

Obtain and keep receipts for all expenses relating to the incident.

Damages which a victim and the victim's family may be entitled to recover include:

hospital and medical expenses, both past and future

cheap hotels in Bathlost earnings, both past and future

permanent physical disability, such as a limp, scars, loss of a limb

emotional distress, such as depression and anxiety

grief and emotional suffering caused by the death of a loved one

loss of love and companionship caused by the death of a loved one

damage or destruction of property

physical pain and suffering

loss of enjoyment of life

Even if the victim is partially at fault, they may still be entitled to recover a portion of their damages. Under Ohio's law of comparative fault, if more than one person causes an accident, the fault is shared by the parties.

CPR&S

The law firm of Clark, Perdue, Roberts & Scott has extensive experience handling claims involving trucking crashes. If requested we will meet with you -- in your home or at the hospital, if necessary -- to explain your legal rights and make suggestions for immediate action on your claim. There is never a charge for an initial consultation. Naturally, you are under no obligation to retain our law firm at the initial conference.

Questions To Ask

When considering hiring a lawyer to represent you in a claim involving a trucking accident, there are specific questions you should ask to evaluate the lawyer's experience with this type of case. You should ask for the number of trucking cases handled and the results obtained. You should also ask for references of clients for whom the lawyer has handled claims against commercial trucking companies.

For a list of other important questions you should ask before hiring a lawyer, click here.