This is the second step in the process if you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident.

Step 2.  If you are physically able or if you have someone else at the accident scene that can do so, it is important to obtain the names and contact information for all witnesses and potential witnesses.  This may even include people who show up after the accident is over.  Such persons could still have important information to be used later on.
Even if the fault of the truck accident is obvious, it is still important to have every witness recorded and their contact information obtained.  This includes name, address, phone number, and if they will give it to you, even employment number or cell phone number so that they can be contacted.

If possible, it is even helpful to note where the witness was located at the time of the accident, the type of vehicle being driven, license plate number and color of the vehicle.

Sometimes individuals have cameras in their motor vehicles.  Ask witnesses if they have a camera to record any of the physical evidence or vehicles of the accident.

Make sure all witnesses are followed up with shortly after the accident, and if possible, obtain a recording of the witness’ account of the accident including what they saw, heard or experienced.  It is best to obtain that witness statement as soon after the accident as possible because memories tend to fade over time.  Our law firm has expertise in obtaining witness statements and may be contacted through our website www.truckaccidentlegalcenter.com or by phone at 1-800-943-8529.

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