May 20th, 2009 | 
Author: Grand Rapids Truck Accident -24 Hour Emergency Response
The importance of having an emergency plan in place before a trucking accident was emphasized recently for a large national corporation. Shortly after a serious non-fatal trucking accident this company contacted its counsel and activated Alexander & Angelas’ 24 Hour Emergency Response services. Within minutes of the accident the law firm’s 24 Hour Emergency Response services were swung into action. The law firm responded with a crash reconstructionist, counseled the company truck driver, investigated the scene of the accident to identify any potential witnesses, initiated the necessary regulatory post accident actions, secured electronic data and identified potential claimants.
The foresight of the trucking company and the speedy response to the accident scene utilizing Alexander & Angelas’ 24 Hour Emergency Response services will greatly benefit the trucking company should the accident result in civil litigation. The company is now able to know the identities of the potential claimants and the severity of their personal injuries. The trucking company also has prepared a documentation of evidence which can be utilized in any ensuing lawsuit.
Every day trucking companies are involved in trucking accidents. The accidents occur in all parts of the country. Wise trucking company representatives have an emergency response plan in place. As part of an appropriate emergency plan, trucking companies should have legal counsel in place in each jurisdiction where they operate. Alternatively, a prudent motor carrier should have a reliable source that can refer the company to good a good transportation attorney.
A good transportation attorney should be affiliated with the Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA). This trade organization is comprised of trucking company representatives, attorneys and dedicated members of the insurance industry. The stated purpose of TIDA is to provide education and promote safety amongst its trucking industry members. Attorneys who actively participate with TIDA attend annual educational conferences devoted to trucking safety and transportation litigation. The seminars invariably address the special challenges faced by defense counsel for the handling of truck accident lawsuits. Insurance defense attorneys who attend these conferences learn techniques which are unique to the handling of a trucking accident lawsuit. These techniques include early case resolution, pre-suit investigation issues, post-accident regulatory obligations for a trucking company and other relevant topics.
The key to being prepared is to have a 24 Hour Emergency Response Plan in place before a trucking accident occurs.
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