What should I do immediately after an 18-wheeler accident to protect my claim?

To protect your rights and preserve critical evidence, you should take these immediate steps: 1. Seek medical attention immediately to document your injuries. 2. Contact law enforcement to file an official accident report. 3. Document the scene by taking photos of all vehicles, skid marks, and road conditions. 4. Request preservation of the truck's "black box" data. Because trucking companies may quickly download or overwrite this data, Jeffrey S. Altman at The Altman Law Firm can immediately send a formal spoliation letter to legally obligate the carrier to preserve all electronic and physical evidence.