I was taken from the scene of the crash directly to the hospital. I know many attorneys recommend that I take pictures of the accident scene and obtain information from witnesses at the accident scene. What can I do?

First, rest assured that your health is of the utmost importance. While you may have missed out on an opportunity to collect valuable information for your truck accident lawsuit, all is not lost. You should (1) first, write down everything you remember about the crash in as much detail as possible. (2) Next, contact the local law enforcement agency (or have a friend or family member contact the agency on your behalf) and request a copy of the accident report. Oftentimes important information like the names and addresses of the other driver(s) involved and witnesses present at the scene will be contained in these reports. (3) Lastly, contact an attorney as soon as possible. A resourceful attorney will usually have methods whereby he or she can obtain the information you were not able to at the scene. However, the effectiveness of these resources usually diminishes with the passage of time. In other words, the longer you wait before contacting an attorney, the less likely it is that he or she will be able to help you find the information necessary to presenting a compelling truck accident lawsuit case.