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Due to their immense size and weight, accidents involving large trucks can be utterly devastating. Cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs are no match for 18-wheelers in forceful impacts, which is why most casualties in truck collisions are the occupants of smaller vehicles.

Those who are fortunate enough to survive these wrecks are likely to incur considerable medical expenses, lost income, and property damage. Although victims may be entitled to compensation for these and other losses, they must prove liability and damages in order for their claims to be successful.

If you were hurt or lost a member of your family in a truck accident, the outcome of your case will ultimately hinge on the strength of your evidence. Below are a few types of evidence your attorney might use to strengthen your claim:

  1. Black Box Data 

Most commercial vehicles are equipped with an event data recorder, or “black box.” This device records various operational details including speed, accelerator and brake application, seat belt use, airbag deployment, and driving time.

Obtaining this data from the motor carrier can be challenging, especially if it implicates one of their drivers. Fortunately, your truck accident attorney can file a subpoena to acquire this and other evidence that is being withheld. 

  1. Photos of the Scene 

Accident reconstruction experts may be able to piece together what happened using photographs of the scene. Be sure to bring any pictures you took of the crash scene with you to your initial consultation with an attorney. 

  1. The Official Police Report 

Police who responded to the scene should have drafted a detailed report of the incident. This report may contain valuable information that corroborates your version of events including statements from eyewitnesses and from the other drivers involved in the crash. 

  1. Video Recordings 

If the collision happened in a relatively developed area, nearby surveillance cameras may have captured it. It is also possible that the truck or another vehicle involved in the crash was equipped with a dash cam that might have recorded the incident. Unfortunately, this footage may be erased within days of the collision, so it is important that you consult a lawyer as soon as possible so the investigation can begin while all evidence is still available.

Call 800-770-7008  a Truck Accident Attorney in Minneapolis 

If you were hurt in a large truck crash in Minnesota, turn to Bradshaw & Bryant. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial stress that catastrophic injuries can place on you and your loved ones. Our attorneys will aggressively represent your interests and will make sure you are treated fairly by the insurance company during every stage of the proceedings.

We will come to you if you are unable to come to our office. Call 320-259-5414 or fill out our Contact Form to schedule a free consultation with a truck accident lawyer in Minneapolis.

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