The trucking firm’s lawyers have been calling me almost daily since the accident. What do I do?

One should NOT talk to the trucking company’s lawyers or to any of the multiple insurance companies also usually involved after a trucking accident. Instead, refer all such calls to one’s attorney. One should not say anything else, as even harmless conversation can be used later to attempt to limit one’s compensation.

Another point to remember is to NOT sign any papers without first talking to one’s attorney. Signing something without fully understanding it and its ramifications is unwise, and may ultimately lead to a limiting of one’s compensation, or it could cause one’s claim to be denied or having to waive one’s rights to compensation.