What to do after an articulated truck accident?

If you or a passenger are seriously injured or unconscious, do not attempt to move. Immediately call 911, follow the operator's instructions, and wait for help to arrive.

If no one is seriously injured, take a few deep breaths and do the following.

1. Park in a safe location. Most truck accidents happen on expressways or highways, and leaving your vehicle on the street can be dangerous. If possible, park in a safe off-street location. If your car is on the street but is very dangerous or impossible to move, carefully exit the vehicle and go to a safe place away from the street.
2. Call the police. Even if there are no injuries, you should call the police to obtain a complete report before you or anyone else involved leaves the scene of the accident. If there are witnesses nearby, make sure they report what they saw to the police. Give the police an honest explanation of what you remember, but don't admit fault (for example, don't say “I was just distracted for a second!”). If you don't know the answer to something, don't make anything up, just say you don't know.
3. Get contact information for witnesses. If there are witnesses or if other drivers stopped at the scene, get their contact information (full name, phone number, email address). After the event, it may be difficult or impossible to find witnesses.
4. Take notes. Write down everything you can remember about the accident, including any details you noticed (even if they don't seem important). Things like where the vehicles ended up, the timing of the events, etc. Also take notes
5. Take pictures. Use your phone to take photos of the scene from different points of view and angles. Be sure to take clear photos of the damage to your vehicle, the positioning of your vehicle after the accident, marks on the tires or debris on the road, injuries to you or your passengers, etc. The more information you have, the better.
6. Get medical care.Even if medical personnel arrive on the scene you say you don't need to go to the hospital, you will still need to go to the emergency room or doctor's office as soon as possible after the accident. You may feel normal immediately after the accident, but many people have soft tissue injuries, whiplash, or even a concussion and don't realize it. Only a doctor can diagnose these conditions.
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