After opening statements, each side presents evidence and calls witnesses to support their version of events. In truck accident cases, this stage often involves technical records, expert testimony, and eyewitness accounts.
The discovery process is the phase of litigation where both sides exchange evidence and gather information. In truck accident cases, discovery is often extensive due to the number of parties, regulations, and technical evidence involved.
Before a truck accident lawsuit proceeds to trial, attorneys often file pre-trial motions. These requests ask the court to resolve certain issues or shape how the case will be presented.
Maintenance and inspection logs are critical records that reveal whether a truck was properly serviced and safe to operate. They often become central evidence in determining liability after an accident.
Modern commercial trucks are equipped with electronic systems that record vital operational data. Known as 'black boxes' or Event Data Recorders (EDRs), along with GPS trackers, these devices provide crucial insights into what happened before and during a crash.
The foundation of any truck accident case lies in the evidence collected at the crash site. Police reports and detailed documentation of the scene are often the first and most critical sources of information.