What Should I Do if I am in a Tractor Trailer Accident or a Semi Truck Accident?

1. Stay calm.  Do not panic or leave the scene of the Michigan truck accident.
2. If possible, call the police.  If anyone is injured, ask for emergency medical personnel to come to the Michigan truck accident scene. 
3. If the police do not come to the scene of the Michigan tractor trailer or semi truck accident, report it immediately to the local police department in the community where the Michigan truck accident occurred.
4. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.  Often, a Michigan truck accident can cause very serious injuries, which are not immediately apparent. 
5. Obtain the following information from the other driver(s) involved in the Michigan truck accident:  name, address, phone number, drivers license number (including expiration date), license plate number, registration, and insurance information, including the specific insurance policy number.
6. If the owner of the tractor trailer or semi truck involved in the Michigan truck accident is not the same as the driver, you should also obtain the owner's name, address, phone number, and insurance information.
7. Seek out all witnesses to the Michigan truck accident and get their names, addresses, and phone numbers.  This includes people who saw what happened, but were not  involved in the Michigan truck accident .
8. Promptly notify your own insurance company that you were involved in the Michigan truck accident.  Obtain a claim number and make clear that you wish to have a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) file opened to preserve all of your legal rights under your policy.  (See our special section about Michigan No-Fault law and truck accident claims for more information on this important topic.)
9. If the truck driver who struck you fled the scene of the Michigan truck accident, you still must make a police report and notify your insurance company immediately about the accident.  Some insurance policies require that you give notice of your intent to make a claim due to an unidentified driver within 30 days of the accident.  If you are in a Michigan hit-and-run accident with a truck, contact our Michigan truck accident law firm immediately.
10. If the driver/owner of the truck  that struck you did not have motor vehicle insurance (which is a violation of Michigan law), immediately tell your own insurance company that you claim your rights to any uninsured and/or underinsured motorist coverage.  Some insurance companies require prompt notification of such claims, and reserve the right to deny benefits to those who do not follow the strict regulations of their policies.
11. If you or a loved one was injured in a Michigan truck accident, contact the Bernstein Law Firm to consult our experienced Michigan truck accident lawyers. Please submit a simple, free and confidential legal consultation form now.

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* For more information about your legal rights after a Michigan truck accident, visit www.michigantruckaccidentlaw.com, our special website dedicated to helping Michigan truck accident injury victims.