Las Vegas Semi-Truck Accidents Present Different Investigation Issues than your Typical Car Accident Case.


With Las Vegas, Nevada being at the center of the western states, semi-trucks pass through our roads and highways every day. When semi-trucks are involved in accidents, serious injuries oftentimes result.

Because severe injuries and sometimes fatalities are involved in big rig accidents, investigating them is quite different than the typical rear-end car accident. Police officers with specialized training are oftentimes called to the accident scene. In addition to the standard traffic accident report that is prepared in car accidents, other reports are usually prepared. These additional reports may include a separate investigation report, a reconstruction report and commercial vehicle inspection report may all be prepared. An experienced personal injury attorney will request these reports and make sure all of the necessary information is gathered to preserve your case.

Similar to airplanes, big rigs are equipped with the infamous “black box”, which can tell  you a lot about the events leading up to the semi truck accident. Because semi-truck drivers are heavily regulated as far as how many hours that they can work in a day, they also have to keep a log of their driving and other work related activities. As part of the semi-truck driver’s log, the driver is also required to conduct a pre-trip inspection. This information can tell you important information about possible causes or contributors to the accident.

A lawyer well versed in big rig accidents, will also request the ambulance report, tow company reports and fire and rescue reports, which will also have information needed for a complete picture of the accident. An aggressive semi-truck accident lawyer, will also make sure to hire an expert in the area of big rig accidents, to analyze and formulate opinions concerning the evidence. Hiring an attorney who knows the ins and outs of big rig accidents is important in protecting you or your loved ones rights after an accident. At von Magdenko & Associates, PLLC, we make protecting your rights our number one goal!

Next time we will discuss video evidence in personal injury cases.  

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