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Austin, Texas, Truck Accident Investigation Lawyer

Insurance company investigators and truck company investigators are often among the first to arrive to a truck accident scene. While the injured are being treated in a local hospital, the investigators will be coaching the driver, interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence. This truck accident investigation will be one-sided. Its sole purpose is to develop facts in order to avoid liability in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.

If you have been injured or a family member killed in a large truck collision, you will need someone to investigate the accident on your behalf. At the law firm of Leonard B. Gabbay, P.C. in Austin, Texas, our lawyers represent truck accident victims. The sooner you call us, the sooner our lawyers can begin the process of collecting and preserving evidence that will support your case.

Collecting and preserving evidence

Evidence from an accident scene will include skid marks, the vehicles and trailer, the truck's load, and the contents of the cab. All of this evidence needs to be collected and preserved before it is lost. All witnesses must be located and interviewed while their memory of the accident is still fresh.

In addition to collecting evidence at the scene, our lawyers will send a discovery letter to the trucking company demanding the preservation of records such as truck GPS records, driver logbooks, and the driver's personnel and medical files. If not requested, this information can be destroyed after a period of time by the trucking company.

Protecting your rights

You may be contacted by the trucking company's insurance adjuster after an accident. This adjuster will be representing the insurance company's interests, not yours, and will try to get you to say something that will damage your case. You are under no obligation to speak to the adjuster. Let your attorney handle all communications with the trucking company and their insurance company.

Free truck accident attorney consultation

For a free initial consultation about truck accident investigation, call 1-866-912-8636 or fill out our simple contact form.

We have offices in Austin and Houston. All meetings are by appointment only. From our offices in Austin and Houston, we will travel to truck driver accident victims throughout Texas.