Rhode Island Accident Lawyer Blog
Unfortunately, truck accidents in Rhode Island are all too common and they can leave you with devastating injuries. What follows are several steps you need to take as soon as possible after you have been involved in an accident like this. Since trucks often weigh 20 or 30 times more than a traditional vehicle, the accident can lead to major injuries.
Step #1: Contact the Police
Even if you suspect that you have not sustained severe injuries or damage to your vehicle, you need to contact the police. Some injuries and damage may not be readily apparent. For example, you might not realize that you have a traumatic brain injury until you have gone to the hospital and you might not realize the full extent of damage to your vehicle until you have taken it to the mechanic. You need to contact the police anyways in order to file a police report and it is strongly recommended that you contact them even if the other party requests that you do not.