In the wake of a serious truck wreck, it’s only normal to feel like you’re out of your element. A crash can affect almost every aspect of your life, taking an immense toll on your emotional, physical, and financial well-being. Add in the pressures of building a personal injury case and it can all start to feel like too much to bear.

Thankfully, sitting down to discuss your situation with a skilled personal injury lawyer can give you clarity, insight, and a sense of assurance in the weeks ahead. To make the most of this opportunity, you may want to prepare a few items to bring along, such as:

1. Photos of the Accident Scene

If you were able to take photographs of the accident scene, these images could help your attorney and/or an accident reconstructionist piece together what happened. However, blurry or pixelated snapshots can only muddy the waters, so it’s important to be fastidious when you start documenting the scene.

Try to take photos from multiple different angles and distances to help stitch together a complete “picture” of the site. Make sure to include photographs of the vehicles involved, your injuries, any debris from the wreckage, street signs, road markings, and other elements that might help your lawyer understand what transpired. Your attorney will want to see these photographs during your first meeting.

2. Copies of the Official Accident Report

When you report an accident to the authorities, law enforcement officers will usually arrive to direct traffic and investigate what happened. Afterwards, the responding officers will typically compile a report on the wreck, noting down the time, date, and location of the collision in addition to their own observations. For instance, if they noticed that the truck driver appeared fatigued, they may include this information in their report. While these reports are generally not admissible in court, they could be useful during settlement negotiations.

3. Your Firsthand Account of the Wreck

A truck accident can be a harrowing experience, so you might think that you will never forget what happened. However, even the most visceral memories can fade within a few days, making it difficult for you to remember important details that might be useful to your claim. As such, as soon as possible after the accident, you should sit down to write your own account of this fateful day.

Start from the minutes before the wreck and make sure you stick to the facts. Speculating about who or what was responsible for causing the wreck will only make it harder for you to recall exactly what happened. What were you doing just before the accident? What did the truck driver say to you in the aftermath? Were there any eyewitnesses? Did you notice any surveillance cameras near the accident scene?  The answers to these questions can help give your attorney a window in the events of the day and help them map out their investigation into the wreck.

Discuss Your Case with a Las Vegas Truck Accident Attorney

A truck wreck can feel like an earth-shattering event, derailing even the best-laid plans in the blink of an eye. In the aftermath, it’s only natural to feel shellshocked and uncertain about how to proceed with your personal injury claim.

At Maier Gutierrez & Associates, we may be able to help guide you through the weeks ahead, handling the logistics of your case so that you can get back to focusing on your recovery. Contact us today at 702-629-7900 or head over to our contact page HERE to request a free case review with a Nevada truck accident attorney.