It was a pretty bad accident, but any accident you can walk away from is a good one. Or at least hobble. Even if you’re carried out on a stretcher, it’s not that bad as long as they don’t cover your face. You did get trucker insurance, right? It can pay for repairs or replacement of your rig and the cargo inside plus any liability that someone may try to sue you for. Even if it’s concluded that the accident was your fault, trucker insurance keeps this one mistake from wiping you out completely. <\/p>\n
First things first. You must report the incident immediately. Many policies require 24 to 72 hour notice. Be ready to tell them when and where it happened with a brief description of the event. A police report is key evidence. You will need to gather further evidence in the form of videos and photos, witnesses, paperwork regarding the cargo, insurance documents for all parties involved and any applicable medical or repair records. The more evidence you can gather, the better. When filing your claim, be detailed. Give a step-by-step account of what happened. Keep all the documents together and send them all in one go. This will avoid delays. An adjuster will be sent to inspect the truck and cargo (or what’s left of it), interview witnesses, review your documents and records if necessary and determine liability. Cooperate with them. The quicker you respond to their requests the better. If approved, you will be issued a settlement offer. Payment generally follows within a week. If denied, you are welcome to appeal. <\/p>\n
If you are in the market for trucking insurance and in the Plantation, FL area, please consider Zot Insurance Agency. We’re here to help. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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