Getting the Evidence: How Find Out If the Truck Driver was On Their Cell Phone or On-Board Computer at the Time of Your Accident

Thousands and thousands of commercial trucks drive through Texas every year. The truck drivers operating these vehicles drive for long stretches at a time and many of them have clocked countless hours behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler. All drivers are susceptible to distractions while driving, but when tractor trailer drivers give in to the distractions of the road the consequences can be incredibly severe.

A distracted big rig driver puts everyone around them at risk for having a serious truck accident. That's why in 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration made it illegal for truck drivers to text while driving. Studies show that a trucker who is texting while driving is 23 times more likely to get in an accident than one who is paying attention to the road. Although the use of hand held cell phones isn't completely banned, it's more than obvious that any 18-wheeler driver who is looking at their cell phone instead of the road distracted. But it's not just cell phones that distract truck drivers, their onboard computers that they can surf the Web with, check email and even watch movies on will pull their attention off of the highway.

Put simply, a distracted truck driver is a negligent truck driver. Proof of negligence is the key to success in a personal injury claim, but proving that negligence can be tricky in commercial trucking accidents unless you have a skilled Texas truck accident attorney representing you.

Getting Evidence That Proves the Truck Driver was Distracted at the Time Of Your Wreck

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The truck driver's cell phone and onboard computer records can help prove negligence in your Texas truck accident claim, but it is very unlikely that you will be able to get a hold of these by yourself. The commercial trucking industry is known for destroying evidence of wrongdoing and won't wait to conceal anything that could prove their liability.

It's important that you act quickly if you want any chance of being successful in a truck accident claim. Hiring an experienced Texas truck wreck attorney is one of the best things you can do for your claim. By hiring an 18-wheeler crash lawyer soon after the accident, they will be able to get the ball rolling on your claim. Through litigation, discovery and subpoenas a truck accident attorney can get access to the phone and data records that prove liability for your wreck, but only if you act quickly.

The truck accident attorneys at the Anderson Law Firm have more than 40 years of experience in personal injury and commercial vehicle accident law. If you need a skilled Texas truck wreck lawyer to help you with your accident claim, call us at 817-294-1900 or contact us online for a free case consultation.

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Mark Anderson has been practicing personal injury law since 1991 and is recognised as one of the best attorneys in his field.

Mark is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization – a distinction held by fewer than 2% of Texas lawyers. He was selected as a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum as recognition for his success in recovering compensation for his clients. He has been honored with the prestigious AV Rating by the Martindale Hubbard System and has been rated 10/10 (the highest level possible) by the AVVO Rating System which ranks attorneys based on experience, conduct and industry recognition. Mark was selected as a Top Personal Injury Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine in 2009 and 2010.

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