Large truck crashes are almost always a harrowing experience. These giant carriers can cause untold property damage in a wreck, and the victims—especially those in smaller vehicles—often suffer catastrophic injuries.
As such, your emotions will likely be running high after the collision. Not only might you be grappling with intense pain and the initial shock of being involved in an accident, but the days ahead will be challenging to say the least. In this precarious position, it can be difficult to figure out what to do next.
We’ve compiled a few tips to help you navigate the weeks ahead:
1. Seek Medical Treatment
Even if you feel fine, it’s still important to schedule a doctor’s appointment as soon as possible. Not only may you have suffered a serious underlying injury that hasn’t yet presented with any symptoms, but you will also need medical records documenting your condition if you plan to file a personal injury claim.
If you failed to seek medical treatment within a reasonable timeframe, you could open the door to disputes. For instance, the insurance company may argue that you failed in your obligation to take sufficient measures to mitigate damages, putting you at risk of losing compensation. Alternatively, the claims adjuster might have room to argue that your condition can’t be as serious as you are claiming as you didn’t require any urgent healthcare interventions.
2. Lay Low on Social Media
If you’re filing a third-party personal injury claim, opposing parties may go to great lengths to find any evidence that could be used to challenge your credibility. Their efforts might include scouring your social media feeds for any posts that could be used to dispute aspects of your case. As such, you should limit your activity as even seemingly unrelated pictures, reviews, or “check-ins” could be used as evidence against you. In most situations, it’s best to deactivate your accounts to prevent the insurer from searching through your post history.
3. Take Your Recovery Seriously
Once you’ve received a diagnosis, you should make sure that you stick to your treatment plan—even if you think your healthcare providers are being overly cautious. Whether you’ve been told to book time off work to let your injuries heal or avoid physical activity for the duration of your recovery, it’s important that you never deviate from their instructions as doing so could lead to disputes.
Speak to a Detroit Truck Accident Attorney Today
Were you left seriously injured in the wake of a large truck crash? The legal team at Seva Law Firm might be able to assist you in your fight for fair compensation.
We have decades of collective experience representing accident victims and may be able to help with almost every aspect of your truck accident claim. We can also help guide you through proceedings, advising you of the steps you should take to avoid disputes and improve your chances of recovering compensation. Contact us today at (248) 385-5704 or head over to our contact form HERE to request a free case evaluation with a Detroit truck accident attorney.
ADDRESS 
CONTACT 
EMAIL