It is important to gather as much evidence as possible after an accident so that l liability may be determined and investigated. Additionally, there are a number of important steps to take after a truck accident. Evidence can be used to establish the cause of the accident and who may be liable for any damages or injuries that resulted. Evidence that may be helpful after a truck accident includes: Photos and videos of the accident scene, including the positions of the vehicles and any damage that was sustained Witness statements from people who saw the crash, pre-crash driving patterns or post-crash aftermath The police report, which may contain information about the cause of the accident and the parties involved The truck driver's logbook, which may contain information about the driver's hours of service and whether the driver was in compliance with regulations (any trucking telematics data may be used as well) The truck's maintenance records, which may contain information about the condition of the truck and any repairs that were made Telematics data- see the post on telematics data above and how important this can be in investigating a serious truck accident lawsuit Expert testimony, such as testimony from an accident reconstruction expert, engineer, standard of care expert, truck driving expert, or a mechanic, who can help to establish the cause of the accident and who may be liable It is important to gather and preserve this evidence as soon as possible after the accident, as it may be lost or destroyed over time. Without this, determining full liability may be diﬃcult.