What to do after a gravel truck accident

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What to Do After A Gravel Truck Accident
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Introduction

• The demands of gravel trucks are rising high.
  These vehicles are potential dangers for average
  car drivers. The big sized lorries carrying
  stones and other materials cause more significant
  harms to the others. Dont worry there are
  reliable ways to solve the issues related to the
  gravel truck accidents following a standard
  procedure. This presentation can help.

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Have Proper Evidential Records

• Youve to collect as many documents as you can in
  the form of evidence. This should be done quickly
  immediately after the accident. Otherwise, proofs
  can fade.

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The essential things that you must record are

• Time of the mishap,
• Exact location,
• Trucks license number,
• Drivers logbook,
• Drivers name and phone number,
• Trucking company,
• Photos of the damages.

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Contact the Trucking Company

• Most trucks now have a disclaimer sign attached
  to the back stating that neither the driver nor
  the company is to be held responsible.
• This is not entirely true and is meant to
  discourage people from filing claims. The driver
  or the company is responsible if dirt, gravel,
  rock falls off the top of the truck. So, get in
  touch with them ASAP.

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File the Claim
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• Submit your claim to the trucking company
  through
• Online medium,
• Phone, and
• Physical presence.
• Get your damages inspected for receiving the
  reimbursement approval. In the possibility the
  company refuses and is not interested in
  negotiating, a report with the nearest police
  station should be filed.

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Contact Your Insurance Company as an Alternative

• Your insurance company can also be contacted as
  another option, depending on the damage. Before
  contacting the insurance company, you should
  consider your deductible.
• The cost of the repair should be compared with
  the size of your comprehensive deductible.

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