Truck Driver Leaves the Scene? Now what?

Posted by Alan Finkel on January 30th, 2023

Being a victim of a hit-and-run truck accident is a traumatic experience. Truck accidents are becoming more common, and truck drivers who are "at fault" are more likely than in the past to flee the scene of an accident.

Leaving the scene of an accident is never a good idea. It is a crime that typically carries a harsher penalty than that imposed for causing an accident. A driver who flees an accident scene may lose his or her license and/or face incarceration. Nonetheless, many drivers flee in the heat of the moment for a variety of reasons. They may leave an accident scene unintentionally, unaware that they have caused damage or injury.

Victims of hit-and-run truck accidents frequently sustain serious, even fatal injuries, especially if they were walking or riding a bicycle at the time. These victims are entitled to get fair compensation. If you were hurt in a truck accident, contact a Melton Law Firm’ Personal Injury Attorneys for a free, no-obligation consultation. If we represent you, you will not be charged a fee unless we obtain payment on your behalf.

What Should You Do If You Are a Victim of a Hit-and-Run Truck Accident?

First and foremost, stay safe. Make no attempt to stop the fleeing truck. You may feel compelled to pursue the truck as it flees the scene. Do not attempt it. Chasing the truck would put you, pedestrians, and motorists in even more danger. You would also be breaking the law if you fled the scene of the accident.

Focus on these things if you can easily do:

• The truck's license number, if you can do so safely.
• The truck's make and model.
• The body's colors, as well as any identifying logos or names.

If you can do so safely, record the fleeing vehicle with your cell phone. After an accident involving a commercial truck driver, all of this information, any information, can be useful. Any information you can provide for the police report will aid us in the development of your case.

Contact law enforcement to begin the search for the truck. Call 911 as soon as possible to get immediate help for anyone who has been injured and to begin a search for the truck and its driver by local law enforcement officials. Make a note of the exact location of the accident as well as many details as possible. Details are important. Investigators can use them to piece together a complete picture of what happened.

If you make detailed observations now and record them as soon as possible, you may be able to obtain a settlement for damages or use them as evidence in a courtroom trial if necessary. If possible, speak with witnesses. Even if you were not seriously injured, you may be disoriented and find it difficult to recall every detail. Others might have noticed things you didn't. Take note of any nearby businesses whose security cameras may have captured the accident, the semi-truck, the license plate number or a portion of it, and other details. It is critical to obtain contact information from witnesses immediately following a car accident.

Determine Your Options by Consulting a Truck Accident Attorney

The conditions that lead to truck hit-and-run accidents are frequently perplexing. The identity of the at-fault party may be called into question, delaying much-needed financial compensation. A skilled and experienced Truck Accident Lawyer in Utah, USA can help to clarify and expedite the process. Melton Law Personal Injury Attorneys has decades of experience winning truck accident cases.

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