When you’ve been critically injured in an  accident involving commercial motor vehicles, you may consider filing an injury claim with the help of lawyer in Atlanta. But you may not know how to go about it or what to do. There is crucial evidence that could be lost and needs to be collected in the hours and days following accidents with commercial motor vehicles if you do not act quickly. Specifically, time-sensitive evidence includes: 

• eyewitness statements;
• wreckage and debris at the accident scene, including skid marks; and
• security footage from nearby businesses. 

There also may be other types of evidence that can show a driver was not following driving regulations set forth by the federal government. This can include driver logs and radio correspondence. You will also need to obtain and hold on to the medical records corresponding with your treatment for injuries sustained in this accident. Physical evidence of injuries such as bruising or swelling may disappear over time, and you should also be sure to document your ailments with photos and/or video. 

Do not wait to get this information and contact a personal injury lawyer in Atlanta to start the process of getting compensation. In addition to missing out on evidence, there may be a statute of limitations that caps the time you have to pursue legal action. 

Contacting a Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer

If you are the victim of someone else’s negligence or carelessness, whether in a traffic accident or some other type of accident, you have certain rights guaranteed by law. To help you understand these rights and seek the compensation you may be eligible for to help get your life back in order, contact the Atlanta Law Offices of Sheryl L. Burke for a no-cost consultation on your injury case – 1-404-842-7838.