Obtaining Truck Accident Evidence Against The Truck Driver/Company

While we would all like to think that injuries as severe and usually as obvious as those resulting from a serious Kentucky truck accident would mean an open-and-shut case for the victim, unfortunately this is rarely the case. It will then be up to you and your Louisville truck accident lawyer to gather evidence and build a strong case around your Kentucky truck accident injury claim.

Some of this evidence is fairly obvious, such as photographs of the truck accident scene and reports from your doctors detailing your injuries from the collision. What you must keep in mind is that you not only need to prove that the truck accident occurred and that you were injured as a result, you also need to prove that whoever you are filing a claim against (the truck driver, the truck company and/or other parties) is actually liable for your injuries as a result of neglect on their behalf.

This means you and your lawyer will need to prove the entity you are suing acted negligently either through their actions (such as driving recklessly, driving while intoxicated, etc.) or their inaction (such as failing to have a truck properly inspected and maintained for the road).

Below are important pieces of evidence that your Louisville truck accident lawyer can help gather on your behalf that can strongly impact your ability to prove a truck driver's or truck company's neglect and help you recover the settlement you deserve.

Driver's Record of Duty Status (logbook) - Every truck driver is required by federal law to keep detailed records of their drive which includes the amount of hours they drove each day, when they took breaks, how many miles they drove, and so on. By reviewing these records your Louisville truck accident attorney can decipher if the truck driver broke any federal laws that regulate the mandatory driving and break times for truck drivers.

Automatic On-Board Recording Devices - This is an electronic version of the driver's logbook that automatically records information pertaining to the truck driver's driving and break behavior and can also greatly assist you during your injury claim.

Truck Maintenance Records - These records will detail when the truck was last inspected, what maintenance has been performed on the truck, and who did the maintenance. If your truck accident was caused by faulty brakes or the truck broke down because it was not properly inspected before the trip leading to your accident, the trucking company and/or maintenance technicians responsible can be held liable.

Drug and Alcohol Records for the truck driver - After a truck accident, a truck company must perform post-accident testing on the truck driver to determine if they were intoxicated at the time of the truck accident. Additionally, truck companies are required to randomly drug test their drivers. If those records show a pattern of drug abuse or the company failed to perform such tests, they may be held liable for your truck accident and resulting injuries.

Information on Any Cargo-Loading Companies that loaded the truck's contents - If your Kentucky truck accident was caused by an unsecured load or spilled contents on the roadway, it may have been a result of improper cargo loading. Finding those responsible for loading the truck's cargo can help you determine liability for your truck accident.

Consulting with a Louisville Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck insurance companies are no different from personal auto insurance companies. In fact, many companies insure both types of vehicles. In any case, the truck insurance company will utilize time-tested tactics to try to deny your claim or settle for the lowest possible amount.

In order to help you determine and obtain a fair settlement for your Kentucky truck accident injuries, it's best to retain the services of an experienced Louisville truck accident lawyer from the Law Offices of Gray and White Law. Our truck accident attorneys will give your case the personal attention it requires. Contact us today for a free case consultation - 1-800-634-8767.