If you’re involved in an 18-wheeler truck accident and you’re injured, it’s important to collect as much evidence as possible and to be prepared for the process of investigating the accident. Here are some of the things you should do.

Take Photographs

Once you’ve assessed the scene and your own injuries, it’s time to document what happened. Take pictures of:

• The surrounding area and anything that may have been damaged during the crash.
• The truck and its driver, including any identifying features such as license plates and decals.
• Your vehicle and any damage sustained during the collision.

If your injuries are severe enough to warrant medical attention at an emergency room or urgent care facility, ask a friend or family member to photograph your injuries while they’re still fresh in order to capture evidence of swelling or bruising before it disappears over time (more on this later).

Talk to Witnesses

You should talk to witnesses as soon as possible. Ask them if they would be willing to write down what they saw and give you their contact information. If a witness is hesitant about providing a statement, ask them to write down a description of what happened instead. You can also ask the witness to sign this written account of events, which will help prevent any confusion later on when trying to establish who said what during your investigation.

Record Statements

When you are collecting statements, it is important to make sure that your recording device is always on. This will ensure that you do not miss a single word of the statement and it will also ensure that there are no breaks in between conversations. It’s also very important to record the date, time, and location of where the statement was recorded. If possible, try to include this information at the beginning of each new video recording so as not to interrupt anything else that may be said during their statement.

When recording witness statements, it’s best practice to only record one person at a time (unless they’re being interviewed together). This way you’ll avoid confusion when listening back later on about whether there were two people talking or if someone seemed like they were answering questions randomly without knowing why they were being asked them in the first place!

Have Copies of Medical Reports

• Medical reports are important for insurance claims, as they will help determine the cause of your accident and the extent of injuries. They may be used to help determine a timeline for recovery.
• Having copies of these medical reports can be useful when discussing your case with an 18 wheeler accident attorney or another representative: doctors often write down details about you and your condition that can be helpful during settlement negotiations.

Conclusion

If you’re wondering how to collect evidence after a truck accident, the most important thing is to take care of yourself and your family first. Call 911 if needed and get yourself checked out by a doctor immediately. After that, call us right away at (630) 766-9190 or contact us online so we can launch an investigation into what happened on your behalf. Remember: time is of the essence! The sooner we can start working together, the better off everyone involved will be.