The first and most important thing is to get immediate help. Flag down passersby and call 911 for police and emergency medical teams. The next steps you should take are:
- Get information from the truck driver, including name, company, address and phone numbers.
- Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses or anyone else involved in the accident, including passengers.
- Write down any relevant details of the crash while they are still fresh in your mind – time of day, location and weather conditions.
- If you have a camera, or camera phone, take photos of the truck crash site, including the positions of the truck and car, and any other vehicles involved in the accident.
- Get a copy of the police report when it is available.
Gathering evidence at the scene will help you and your Texas truck accident attorneys make the case for compensation from the parties responsible for the accident.
