If you’ve been in an accident with a big truck around Salt Lake City, getting the right evidence can make or break your case. Let’s talk about what you need and why it matters, in plain language that makes sense.
Evidence at the Accident Scene
Pictures Are Worth a Lot
- Take photos of everything you can
- Get different angles of both vehicles
- Snap pictures of the road conditions
- Photo any skid marks
- Get shots of any warning signs
Real-Life Example
Tom from Murray only took two quick photos after his accident. Later, the trucking company claimed their driver wasn’t at fault. If Tom had more pictures showing the skid marks and road conditions, his case would have been much stronger.
The Black Box (It’s Not Really Black)
What’s a Black Box?
- It’s like a computer in the truck
- Records how fast the truck was going
- Shows if the driver slammed on brakes
- Tells us how long they’d been driving
- Records when they took breaks
Why It’s Important
Let’s say a truck hits you on I-15. The driver claims they were going the speed limit, but the black box shows they were going 85 mph. That’s solid proof we can use to help your case.
Driver’s Logs and Records
What We Look For
- How long they’ve been driving
- When they took breaks
- Where they’ve been
- How much rest they got
- Any rule violations
Real-World Example
Maria was hit by a tired truck driver near West Valley City. The driver’s logs showed they’d been driving for 16 hours straight – that’s illegal and dangerous. This evidence helped Maria get fair compensation for her injuries.
Cell Phone Records
Why They Matter
- Show if driver was texting
- Prove phone calls while driving
- Tell us if they were distracted
- Reveal GPS location history
- Confirm timing of events
What We Often Find
Drivers sometimes:
- Text while driving
- Make long calls
- Watch videos
- Use social media
- Play with their phones
Truck Maintenance Records
Important Papers We Need
- Brake inspection reports
- Tire replacement records
- Engine maintenance logs
- Repair histories
- Safety inspection documents
How This Helps
If the truck’s brakes hadn’t been checked in months when they failed and hit you, that’s the company’s fault. These records prove they weren’t taking care of their truck.
Weather and Road Conditions
What We Gather
- Weather reports
- Traffic camera footage
- Road condition reports
- Construction zone info
- Accident histories for that area
Why It Matters
If a truck hit you during a snowstorm on Parleys Summit, we need to prove:
- What the weather was like
- If the driver was going too fast
- If they had proper equipment
- If they should have stopped
- If they ignored warnings
Witness Information
Who We Talk To
- People who saw the crash
- Other drivers nearby
- Business owners in the area
- First responders
- Tow truck drivers
What They Can Tell Us
- How the crash happened
- What the truck was doing
- Road conditions
- Driver behavior
- What happened after
Medical Records
What We Need
- Emergency room records
- Doctor’s notes
- Treatment plans
- Medical bills
- Future care needs
Why These Matter
Your medical records show:
- How badly you’re hurt
- What treatment you need
- How much it costs
- Future problems you might have
- How it affects your life
Company Records
Important Documents
- Driver training records
- Safety policies
- Accident histories
- Hiring practices
- Drug test results
How We Use Them
Bad companies often:
- Hire dangerous drivers
- Skip safety training
- Ignore problems
- Break rules
- Cut corners
Police Reports
What’s In Them
- Officer’s observations
- Statements from everyone
- Diagram of the crash
- Citations issued
- Initial fault determination
Why They Help
Police reports are official documents that:
- Back up your story
- Show who’s at fault
- Document injuries
- Record violations
- Provide basic facts
How We Handle Evidence
What We Do
- Gather everything quickly
- Make official requests
- Save everything properly
- Work with experts
- Build your case
Why Time Matters
Evidence can:
- Get lost
- Be destroyed
- Disappear
- Get changed
- Be hidden
Getting Help With Evidence
How We Help
- Send letters to save evidence
- Get experts involved
- Interview witnesses
- Request records
- Build your case
Free Help Available
Call us at 801-448-6227 and we’ll:
- Tell you what evidence you need
- Help gather important documents
- Explain what we find
- Protect your rights
- Fight for fair payment
Don’t try to gather all this evidence alone. The trucking companies have teams of people hiding and destroying evidence right now. Let us help you get what you need to win your case.
We Work In Your Area
We help people all around:
- Salt Lake City
- West Valley
- Murray
- Sandy
- Taylorsville
- And all nearby areas
Disclaimer: Every accident is different. Call us to discuss your specific situation and what evidence might help your case.
