Yes, the trucking company may possess records that could establish that a truck driver was negligent or that the company itself is liable for what happened. Valuable evidence might include:
- Employment records
- Hours-of-service logs
- Maintenance records
- Data from the truck’s onboard computers
- Truck dashcam accident evidence
- Shipping manifests and bills of lading
An experienced truck accident lawyer knows how to recover and preserve this evidence. They can start by sending the company a letter of preservation, putting it on notice not to tamper with or destroy potential evidence.