Selecting a Truck Accident Attorney

Are you selecting a truck accident attorney?

Learn what you should look for in a truck crash lawyer in this educational law video. Then, call our Southwest Florida attorneys today at Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith, P.A..

Question:

How do I select the best truck accident attorney in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Naples, Port Charlotte or Southwest Florida? Recently, we had someone come to us and their husband was in a terrible truck accident. A truck was at fault for that crash, and they asked me, “How do I go about finding the right attorney for this accident?”

Answer:

We had to explain that usually the insurance company will have their attorney at the scene of the accident or at least an investigator there. Right from the start of the truck accident, they have a lawyer familiar with truck accidents ready to tip things to their favor.  Many even have an expert witness that will do a reconstruction of the accident. They act right away because they know what the extreme value of a truck accident case can be.   

With all that in mind: you need an attorney that has the wherewithal to be able to have their own investigator potentially at the scene or at least get on top of an investigation right away to make sure we have all the appropriate information.  

Your lawyer or team of lawyers need to preserve the vehicles involved and be experienced with this process.  There is important information stored on the event data recorder that must be preserved right away after the accident, and a notice of preservation of evidence should be sent on your behalf. 

Your law firm should gather statements from witnesses and take depositions from those involved at the crash site, doctors and other people that were involved in your care.   

When she asked, we said that is step number one. That is what we think is the most important starting point: finding an attorney that knows what they’re doing with truck accidents, that has experience in those accidents and can act right away to make sure they can maximize the value of the case for you.

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Have you lost a loved one or been involved in an accident with a truck in SW Florida and have questions about what to look for when selecting a truck accident attorney? Contact our experienced Southwest Florida truck accident lawyers today for a free consultation and case evaluation.  We conveniently have offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Naples, and Port Charlotte, so you don't have to drive far to meet with one of our attorneys.

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