Is the investigation of a truck accident important?

Yes. In fact, a full investigation can be critical to the success of any tractor-trailer accident litigation that follows the wreck.

The truck accident lawyer you hire must move fast to secure evidence in your case to examine skid marks on the ground, points of impact, and the main piece of evidence – the tractor trailer itself. An investigation of the truck may reveal the presence of alcohol or drug use or mechanical failures, such as faulty brakes, bad tires, or a defective steering wheel. An investigation will include obtaining and examining documents, such as logbooks and toll receipts, which can reveal whether the accident was caused by fatigued driving or distracted driving. Once a lawsuit is filed, the investigation will continue through depositions, requests for documents, and medical examinations.

The goal of any investigation will be to determine what caused the accident and who is responsible for your injuries and losses. A thorough investigation ultimately puts you in a position of strength for any settlement negotiations or jury trial that lies ahead.

Because trucking companies will perform their own investigation immediately after the accident, it is important that you hire a highly qualified tractor-trailer accident attorney to protect your rights and interests.

For more than 50 years, the tractor-trailer accident attorneys of Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C. have represented truck accident victims, gaining expertise that has earned national recognition from Martindale-Hubbell®, Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the National Board of Trial Advocacy, among others.

We have secured favorable verdicts and settlements, including numerous multi-million dollar recoveries, for tractor-trailer accident victims throughout the Northeast, including clients in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

You do not pay any fee unless we win money damages for you. That means you can get the most experienced legal help, and it won’t cost one dime more than you would pay any other firm – and we get RESULTS!

For a free consultation, call us today at 1-800-318-LAW1 or use our convenient online form.

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