Should I speak to truck companies or their insurers after an accident?

A: No, you should not speak to any trucking company or insurance adjuster for the company after an accident.  Truck companies have their own attorneys and investigators who are trained to use anything you say against you.  The ultimate goal of insurance adjusters and trucking companies is to ensure that you receive the least amount of financial compensation possible, meaning that you may not be able to pay for medical bills, prescriptions, and other costly expenses after a serious crash-related injury.  Specifically, trucking companies and their lawyers will work their hardest to dismiss liability, or, in other words, convince a judge or jurors that they are not at fault or responsible for your injuries.  You may receive a phone call from an adjuster or another truck company or insurance representative asking you to give a "recorded statement" about the truck-car accident.  It is important for you to understand that you are not obligated by law to offer such a statement, and doing so may significantly hurt your case.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one as a result of a collision with a truck or another type of commercial vehicle in Virginia, special laws may apply to your case.  Accidents involving large trucks are handled differently in the legal field than those involving only smaller vehicles, and speaking with an attorney who specializes in trucking accidents can help you understand the unique factors of your accident and how to proceed in accordance with them.  For free information and answers to questions concerning your unique incident, request your free copy of Lawrence Land's newest book, 5 Deadly Sins That Can Destroy Your Injury Claim, or contact Norfolk and Newport News truck accident lawyer Lawrence Land toll-free at 800-800-1911.