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Evidence with an Expiration Date

Trucking companies are required to comply with federal recordkeeping practices. Those records are often some of the most importance evidence to prove your case:

• Electronic logging device data and hours-of-service logs
• Engine control module data on speed and braking
• Pre-trip inspection sheets and maintenance history
• Cargo weight, loading, and securement records
• Drug and alcohol testing records for drivers

Companies are required to keep this data for a limited amount of time, and some of those retention windows are surprisingly short. When the window passes, that data can be overwritten or discarded, even if you’re still in the hospital.

The Value of an Experienced Attorney

Having the right attorney in your corner can help. Experienced truck accident lawyers are familiar with working from a disadvantaged position. The carrier’s own investigators are often at the scene the same day, so being the second team to look at the truck is a real disadvantage. However, a good representative can send a preservation letter early, preserving those records before they can be cycled out.

Truck claims usually have more than one responsible party. The driver, the motor carrier that hired and scheduled them, the company that loaded the trailer, a maintenance contractor, and a parts manufacturer can each carry a share of the blame. Each one comes with its own insurance policy. Reaching the coverage that a catastrophic injury requires might involve pursuing all of them, and an attorney can handle that.

With an attorney on your side, you get the rest of your life back while your case unfolds. The carrier’s insurer, its lawyers, and its adjusters deal with your attorney. Instead, you can focus on your treatment and your family.

Let an Attorney Handle the Work

Texas Crash Network can match you with a lawyer who can handle a wide range of truck accidents. We work with a network of qualified representatives who know what it takes to stand up to commercial insurance companies and their extensive legal departments.

We make the process easy: tell us what happened, and we’ll match you with a Texas attorney who can properly handle your case. The match is free, and there’s no legal fees unless your attorney wins. Spanish service is available.