Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Truck Accident Lawyer

If you were injured in a truck accident, you might be considering hiring a truck accident attorney in OKC. However, this is a major decision and one you should not take lightly. The lawyer you choose to represent you in your truck crash can significantly impact your case. Here are a few questions to ask before you hire a truck accident lawyer:

What Is Your Experience Handling Oklahoma Truck Accident Cases?

One of the most important questions you can ask any OKC injury attorney you are considering hiring for your case is what their experience is in handling Oklahoma truck accident cases. Truck accident cases are often much more complex than other types of personal injury claims because they may involve multiple parties, more significant damages, and federal regulations.

At Cain Law Office, our illustrious team of lawyers has more than 75 years of legal experience. Our founder, Monty L. Cain, has earned a spot in the National Association of Trial Lawyers as Top 25 Trucking Lawyer, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Top 25 Brain Injury Lawyer and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Over the years, he has secured millions of dollars in compensation for his clients, many of whom were truck accident victims. Our team has the experience and knowledge to handle the most complex truck accident cases. 

What Kind of Evidence Is Needed to Prove My Truck Accident Claim?

At Cain Law Office, our rapid-response team will immediately launch an in-depth investigation
into your accident and work to gather compelling evidence to support your case. Preserving
evidence at the scene, vehicle inspections, meeting with the investigating troopers or officers
sending out letters to the trucking company and driver to preserve evidence related to the crash.
You will need to submit evidence that the truck crash occurred, the truck driver or company was
responsible for it, and you were injured. Examples of evidence you may use in your truck
accident claim include:

  • Accident reports
  • Photos or videos of the accident scene
  • Witness statements
  • Evidence stored in the truck’s event data recorder
  • Physical evidence at the accident scene
  • Employment records, drug test results, inspection records, and driver logs● Medical records
  • Reports from expert witnesses

How Are Damages Determined in a Truck Crash?

Damages are the economic and non-economic losses a person suffers after an accident. Oklahoma law allows personal injury victims to recover compensation for the damages they have suffered, such as:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Reduced earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental and emotional distress
  • Property damage

Your lawyer can gather information about the losses you have already suffered and estimate the future expenses you may incur. Then, your lawyer can demand the insurance company pay a settlement that fairly compensates you.

What Do I Do If an Insurance Agent Contacts Me?

Insurance agents sometimes contact accident victims shortly after an accident to get them to accept a lowball settlement or to say something they later try to use against them. If an insurance agent contacts you, you can refer them to your truck accident attorney and refuse to give a recorded statement. 

How Can Cain Law Office Help with My Truck Accident Case?

Cain Law Office can assist you with every aspect of your truck accident case, from the initial investigation to the settlement of your claim. We are available to take your call 24/7. You owe us nothing unless and until we recover compensation for you. We take great pride in the fact that we spend every day helping people like you get their lives back on track after serious accidents. Contact us today for your free consultation. We are ready to start on your case immediately.