How We Investigate A Serious Accident Scene
In a perfect world, the California Car Accident Lawyers at Nadrich & Cohen would like to lead our own emergency response team in a California auto, motorcycle or bicycle accident involving a big rig tractor or other commercial vehicle we know that from extensive experience how very important an emergency response is handled. Our investigators know that.
A police report only provides basic information about the accident.
Unfortunately, the accuracy and detail of these reports vary widely. Our own investigators have prior police investigation experience. They will review the police report with a fine tooth comb. Again, unfortunately we know from experience that vital evidence can often be destroyed because the police at the accident scene simply want to clear the road after an accident. Our experts know how to unravel the police's mistakes.
We do our very best in the case of a tractor trailer to focus on the ECM data, which is the information collected in the truck's black box under the hood. The black box is a recording device that has been included in commercial trucks for the past 20 years. If working correctly, it records the trucks operation data, including speed, the time period for which the truck was driven, the engines revolutions per minute and any sudden deceleration data. We fight very hard to obtain the black box from the trucking companies insurance company.
We make sure that the black box data is downloaded to one of our systems as soon as possible.
In a multiple death accident, the California Highway Patrol prepares what is called a MAIT (Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team) report to determine liability. We will obtain the report the day it is released. If there is any security camera, we will locate it and make sure we collect and analyze the data for our client. We will make certain that evidence of lighting and roadway configuration is preserved in the event the timed lights (Green, Yellow, or Red light) or the roadway become altered, removed, or replaced.
We go out immediately and interview all eyewitnesses. We make certain that the eyewitness accounts are not inconsistent with each other.
Remember, the trucking companies and their insurance companies send lawyer-directed emergency response teams to the scene of a catastrophic accident or an accident involving significant injuries. We will do the same if you hire the serious injury lawyers at Nadrich & Cohen. Allow us to level the playing field so that you can have your own emergency response team at the accident scene to make sure everything is done correctly. Your team needs to compile all the evidence for you so that you or a loved one can obtain the maximum recovery possible.
Please contact us so our team can help you or a loved one. There is no charge for our services unless and until we obtain a recovery. If you have any doubt of our success click view our Settlements and Victories.
Please call us immediately at 800-718-4658 or complete the email on the right.
Do not delay. You need our help today.
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