The most common mistake after a truck accident is failing to report the accident to the police or leaving the scene of the accident. If you fail to report the accident to the police, then it will be your word against that of the other driver. It will be more difficult to file a claim against the other driver because there will be no documentation of how the crash occurred. If a driver leaves the scene of an accident in which serious injuries occurred, the police may charge the driver.
Other common mistakes that are made after a truck accident include:
Apologizing to the other driver or accepting blame
Failing to document how the accident occurred
Posting photos and other information about the accident on your social media accounts
Waiting too long to seek medical care, making it more difficult to link your injuries to the accident
Waiting too long to contact a truck accident attorney in Milwaukee.