Truck Accident Victims Can Access 9 Step Action Plan Right After an Accident

A trucking company may legally destroy important things like the driver’s logs o
r other evidence after an accident. That s why the 9 step NTA Action Plan© from
National Truck Attorneys includes securing the black box, phone and txt record e
vidence before it s destroyed.
Raleigh, NC – July 30, 2010 — “Trucking accidents are different,” says veteran p
ersonal injury attorney Ken Hardison. “When big trucking companies and insurance
adjustors are involved, it’s vital to gather and preserve evidence for your cla
im before it’s lost or destroyed.”
In 2007, the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) found that 4,584 trucks w
ere involved in fatal accidents for the year, which accounts for 8.2 percent of
the total fatal accidents in the country. 83,908 injuries resulted from truck ac
cidents in that same year.
Representing these interests of truck accident victims, http://www.NationalTruck
Attorneys.com has installed a 9 step action plan for securing valuable evidence.
This includes a national 24/7 hotline offering free, no obligation claim review
. Upon suitability, National Truck Attorney will dispatch the victim’s informati
on to a regional professional for investigation. The local law firm will then ac
t to preserve evidence at both the scene of the accident and from many outside s
ources. There are no attorney costs to the victim without recovery.
For instance, http://www.NationalTruckAttorneys.com demands computer data and GP
S records from the on-board computers of the commercial vehicle. Next, they requ
est cell phone and text messages from the driver’s phone. Further, it is their s
tandard to request preservation of the driver’s log and search for any criminal
history. Together with law enforcement, emergency response and hospital records,
the National Truck Attorney co-counsel will ultimately try to piece together a
second-by-second explanation of how the injury, death or disfigurement occurred.
With this evidence, the http://www.NationalTruckAttorneys.com co-counsel will hi
re and advance payment for all necessary experts. They will evaluate victim inju
ries and pain. Next is to assist victim families in documenting psychological an
d cognitive damages, formulating a total claim including expected rehabilitation
costs, lost wages and vehicle damages.
Once calculated, the firm sets out to settle, litigate or negotiate a final reso
lution. Their ultimate goal is to arrive at a fair and just cash settlement that
speeds victim recovery.
Hardison says a truck accident case may be won or lost at the evidence gathering
stage. “That’s why it’s vital National Truck Attorney be secured right after th
e truck accident. Too often, evidence is lost or destroyed after these big wreck
s.”
National Truck Attorney LLC a free consultation and a free claim review for vict
ims of a commercial truck accident anywhere in the continental United States.
For truck accidents in rural areas, tractor trailer accident victims and their f
amilies are encouraged to utilize the co-operative national law center National
Truck Injury Hotline. By phoning 1-800-373-0202, consumers can obtain informatio
n, a free case review, obtain consultation without cost and even receive instant
suggestions on preserving their claim.
Accidents that involve large trucks come with a set of problems and questions la
rger than those involving cars or other personal injury accidents. Choosing the
right law center can make or break a truck case involving disability, disfigurem
ent or wrongful death. This choice accounts for the difference in compensation t
hat victims and their families receive from the trucking company or the insuranc
e carrier. Accidents involving large semi-trucks are usually life threatening, a
nd can affect the standard of living for years to come.
There is no question a victim or their family would contact a Truck Accident law
yer, but rather how to choose one. Often, truck accident victims assume that the
trucking industry’s lawyer or insurance company is looking out for them seeking
a rapid settlement. This proves false in most cases. The trucking industry repr
esentatives are clearly working for the trucking industry and not the victim, he
nce they seek the lowest settlement possible.
Without independent legal representation, truck accident victims are encouraged
to settle the claim quicker and at much less than what they might need for a ful
l recovery. Most of the injured do not fully understand their rights, the full e
xtent of their damages and or how much compensation they actually need in the lo
ng run. Once a final settlement is signed, victims are often stuck with a short
fall. If something vital about the truck accident surfaces at a later time, vict
ims are very unlikely to get further help and will be out of luck. Yet, the medi
cal bills will stack up for the victim to pay instead of the trucking company.
People usually turn to a regular lawyer after any accident. But, a personal inju
ry lawyer specializing in accident injury claims will help you get justice and c
ompensation for your truck accident injury claim. An accident which involves lar
ge trucks usually results in catastrophic injury or maybe even death. A personal
injury lawyer specializing in accident cases involving truck accident knows wha
t kind of medical tests are standard and, also know how to proceed with a case i
f your accident caused serious injuries. A truck accident lawyer also knows the
ins and outs of trucking legislation and will be in a better position to help in
deciding and proving the cause of your accident.
For those who need a Truck Accident/Injury Lawyer visit http://NationalTruckAtto
rney.com or phone the National Truck Injury Hotline at for help 24/7 – Admitted
in North Carolina, National Truck Attorney LLC operates as Hardison & Cochran, P
LLC whose principle office is 4800 Six Forks Road, Suite 220 Raleigh, NC 27609 W
hile this firm maintains joint responsibility, cases of this type will be referr
ed to local counsel for principal responsibility.
Contact :
Frank Pournelle
Lawyer Profit LLC
Raleigh, NC
608-630-8455
lawyerprofitllc@gmail.com
http://www.NationalTruckAttorneys.com