Automobile / 18 Wheeler Accidents
Automobile Accidents
Kahn & Harrison has achieved excellent results for our clients in cases of wrongful death and serious injury resulting from traffic accidents. Experience has shown that the sooner we become involved in a case, the more successful we can be. Early involvement allows our investigators and experts to canvass the scene of the accident, preserve evidence and reconstruct the accident to show clearly what went wrong. This puts us in the strongest possible position to negotiate a settlement or to win a jury verdict.
What should you do if you are involved in an automobile accident?
At the time of the accident:
- DO seek proper medical attention before doing anything else
- DO summon the police
- DO cooperate with all law enforcement and emergency personnel who respond to the scene
- DO get the license plate numbers of all other vehicles involved in the accident and the drivers' names, addresses, telephone numbers and insurance information
- DO write down the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all potential witnesses to any accident or injury
- DO contact your automobile insurance company
- DO take photographs of all of the following as soon as possible after the
accident:- the scene of the accident from all angles
- the surrounding area
- the vehicles involved
- your injuries
- DO contact an experienced accident and injury attorney
- DON'T move your vehicle after an accident unless necessary for safety or required by law
- DON'T subject yourself to further injury by standing or waiting in an area near traffic or other safety hazards
- DON'T leave the scene of an accident until the police tell you it is okay to do so
- DON'T engage in discussions of fault with anyone other than the investigating officers
After the accident:
- DO take notes about what happened and what kind of harm resulted
- DO keep an ongoing written record of all conversations regarding your accident
18-Wheeler Accidents
18-Wheeler accidents nearly always involve severe injuries or wrongful death. The impact on individuals and families is devastating and deserves the exceptional legal representation.
When you call Kahn & Harrison for a free consultation about a commercial truck accident, we will give your case the attention it deserves:
- We will take the time and invest the resources necessary for effective representation.
- Our involvement will begin immediately in order to preserve the evidence and establish a strong case.
- Our attorneys will thoroughly investigate the case including examining driver logs, police reports, truck maintenance records, and medical records.
Truck accidents are especially challenging because of the laws and regulations involved – especially with interstate trucking. In addition, the injuries are likely to be serious. Kahn & Harrison will expediantly investigate the details and present a compelling case on behalf of the injured person or the family of the wrongful death victim.
The truck accident: Was driver fatigue or speeding or any traffic violation involved? Was the tractor-trailer truck properly loaded? Was load shift or weight shift involved? Was the big rig overweight? Was the accident caused by driver error? Was there a brake failure or other mechanical failure? Were
proper training and safety policies followed? Were trucking regulations followed? Was an unlicensed driver behind the wheel?
The accident injuries: How serious were the injuries? Does the client have appropriate medical care? Will future medical care be required? In cases of catastrophic injuries, what are future attendant care, medical, and financial needs? In a wrongful death case, what is the appropriate and necessary compensation to the family?
If you or a loved one has been the victim of an automobile accident or an accident with an 18-wheeler, Kahn & Harrison can help. Give us a call today at 1-877-226-9940.
