There are any number of benefits that come with hiring a truck accident attorney in New York City. If you have been in an accident and/or injured in an accident with a truck, it is important for you to understand what may happen after. Generally, the driver of the truck will contact the company that he is employed by and there are times that the company will have a crash investigator, insurance adjuster, or even a lawyer at the site of the accident within the hour. Not only are they looking to limit their liability, but in general they are large corporations which gives them an advantage over you. That is one of the biggest reasons why you should have a truck accident attorney representing you as soon as possible after the crash.
Collection and Preservation of Evidence
Before you hire an attorney to represent you against a trucking firm, you want to be certain that he or she has experience in this area. In that way, you can be sure that your attorney will know what to look for when it comes to collecting evidence and the following the chain of custody demanded of them. Would you know to ask for the trucker’s logbooks? Probably you would not. Your attorney on the other hand would know to ask for those plus the police reports, any witness statements, and even the black box, if the truck is equipped with one.
Negotiating with the Insurance Company
By hiring a skilled truck accident attorney in New York City, you will have a knowledgeable negotiator to speak on your behalf with the insurance company. The insurance company has attorneys of their own plus insurance adjusters, and they all only have one goal, to get you to settle your claim for as little money as possible. Your attorney will be able to let you know what your claim is worth and since you have an attorney, you do not have to speak to the insurance company. Have you been in a truck accident and need an attorney to represent you? If you have any questions, or would like a free evaluation of your case, talk to Frekhtman & Associates.
