Chicago Accident Lawyer Blog
A commercial truck crash begins two investigations at the same time.
Police and emergency personnel investigate the collision and protect the public. The trucking company, insurer, claims administrator, and defense counsel investigate the company’s exposure. The second investigation may begin before an injured person leaves the hospital.
Commercial trucking operations create records that do not exist in an ordinary passenger-car case. Electronic logging devices record driving activity. Engine systems may record speed and braking information. Dispatch platforms track routes and messages. Carriers maintain driver files, inspection reports, maintenance records, drug-testing records, cargo documents, and safety materials.