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Truck Accidents

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Truck Accidents

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Reasons You Must File Your 18 Wheeler Claim As Soon As Possible

Our office is always amazed when attorneys tell clients "there is no hurry to file suit". Actually many types of cases should be filed as soon as possible including 18 wheeler accident claims.

Most of the critical evidence involved in an 18 wheeler accident claim is controlled and maintained by the defendant trucking company or driver of the truck. For example the Qualcomm system used in many trucks contains critical data and computer information which may win your case for you. However, you must obtain this information quickly or the trucking company may discard or erase the data.

Also, many 18 wheel trucks also have a data recorded maintained in the truck. This is similar to the "black box" that is part of an airplane. People often hear aircraft accident investigators discuss obtaining and reviewing the data on the "black box" to determine the cause of the airplane crash. In a similar manner, most 18 wheel trucks contain a black box data recorder. The information typically includes the last minute or two of the truck's activities immediately before the accident. This will include the speed at which the truck was traveling, if and when brakes were applied as well as other critical data. If you do not file suit immediately or, at a minimum, send certified correspondence to the trucking company demanding that the data be retained, the information contained on the data recorded could be erased or discarded.

If you have any questions about filing suit early in regard to your 18 wheeler claim, please contact our office immediately. You do not want to leave your critical evidence in the hands of the defendant trucking company too long otherwise you may never be able to win your case in court.

Truck accident cases in Louisiana can be very complicated. Don't wait to call our Louisiana truck accident attorneys until it is too late. Documents are destroyed and memories fade over time. Your case is important and we can help. Simply phone (866) 660-7220 to get started.