A collision with a semi, delivery truck or commercial bus can leave you dealing with injuries, missed work and questions about several different companies. The name on the truck may be only the beginning.
Nuttall Brown & Coutts represents people injured in Utah truck accidents from our Cottonwood Heights office. An attorney handles accepted cases from beginning to end, examining how the collision happened, who may be responsible and which insurance policies may apply.
Call (801) 255-2102 for a free case review. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
Who may be responsible for a truck accident?
Responsibility depends on the evidence. The investigation may involve:
- The driver: driving decisions, attention, speed and compliance with applicable safety rules.
- The trucking company: its role in hiring, training, supervision, scheduling or vehicle maintenance.
- A maintenance provider: whether inspection or repair work contributed to the crash.
- A loading company: whether improperly loaded or secured cargo played a role.
- Another driver or company: whether the collision involved additional vehicles or conduct.
These are questions to investigate, not assumptions about fault. The goal is to identify the parties whose conduct contributed to the injuries and the coverage available for a supported claim.
Evidence can extend well beyond the crash report
The police report is an important starting point. Other evidence may help explain what happened before impact:
- Dashcam footage, nearby video and witness accounts.
- Electronic vehicle information, when available.
- Driver duty records and dispatch communications.
- Inspection, maintenance and repair records.
- Photos of the vehicles, roadway, cargo and company markings.
Federal rules require motor carriers to retain certain electronic driving records, but those requirements do not mean every useful record will remain available indefinitely. Early attention to evidence preservation matters.
What to do while you are recovering
Get medical care and follow your providers’ recommendations. Keep discharge papers, referrals, bills and information about work you have missed.
If someone can safely help, preserve photographs, witness details and the report number. Photographs of the truck’s company name, identifying numbers and trailer can be useful.
You do not need a complete file before calling us. Tell us what you know, including whether an insurer has contacted you or asked you to sign anything.
What can an injury claim address?
Depending on the facts and applicable law, a claim may seek compensation for medical treatment, future care, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and other injury-related losses.
A settlement should be evaluated against the evidence and the injury’s consequences. An early offer may arrive before future treatment or work limitations are clear.
An attorney on your case, from beginning to end
For 40+ years, our firm has helped injured people pursue personal injury claims. We handle Utah cases from one office in Cottonwood Heights, with direct access to the attorney responsible for your case.
Was someone you love injured in a Utah truck crash?
Call (801) 255-2102. Our call service answers 24/7, and an attorney reviews your inquiry. The case review is free.
You pay no attorney fee unless we recover for you. Ask us how case costs are handled under your fee agreement.
