Were you injured in an auto accident with a semi truck? If so, this accident is a bit more unique than an accident with a regular passenger vehicle. Here are three things to know about what you should be doing to help ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. 

Call The Police Immediately

A semi truck accident will require a lot more investigation afterward to determine what happened. That is why it is in your best interest to call the police immediately. While there are response teams that tend to act quickly to investigate these accidents, know that they are there to protect the trucking company and lower their responsibility and pay out as little as possible. You are better off having the police there to make a formal police report that you can use in your own litigation against the trucking company.

Seek Immediate Medical Care

You will need to get treated by a doctor as soon as possible if you want your injury to be taken seriously. Many times people avoid going to the hospital because they are afraid of those big medical bills that can follow. However, know that if you are not at fault for causing the accident, you will eventually have those bills paid for from a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party. 

Focus on your health first and the bills later because delaying treatment can make it appear as if your injury is not serious. The last thing you want is for someone to argue that you don't deserve compensation because you waited several days to have your injury checked out.

Avoid Making Statements Without A Lawyer

There will likely be some people that try to get a statement out of you. However, this is one time where you want to sit back and let a lawyer handle it for you. The words you choose when making a statement must be selected carefully because insurance companies try to find ways to not pay out a settlement based on what you say. You can never be too careful when making this statement, so wait until you have a lawyer help you do it.

While you may feel like you are going up against a big company to receive compensation, it is possible to come out on top. Contact a personal injury lawyer in your area to get advice and help for your case.