FAQ

What evidence should I save after a truck accident or wheel-off incident?

Truck collisions and wheel-off events involve complex engineering, federal regulations, and multiple potential defendants. These cases often turn on early evidence preservation, which is why contacting LSM quickly is so important.

Photos and video of the scene
Damage patterns, skid marks, road gouges, detached wheels, tire tread, debris fields, and vehicle positions are often critical in reconstruction.

Your vehicle and the failed parts
Do not repair or dispose of your vehicle or any detached wheel, hub, lug nuts, or broken components without speaking to us. These parts may be vital evidence of improper installation, faulty maintenance, or defective manufacturing.

Police reports and witness information
Get names, phone numbers, commercial truck identifiers, DOT numbers, and employer information.

Medical documentation
Keep medical records, imaging, prescriptions, and photographs of injuries.

Dashcam or surveillance footage
If available, preserve personal dashcam recordings and note any surrounding businesses or homes with cameras.

Repair, maintenance, and tire records (if you have them)
In wheel-off litigation, maintenance logs and torque procedures often reveal negligence.

LSM has decades of experience handling catastrophic wheel-off cases and knows how quickly evidence can disappear. When we are contacted early, our team immediately sends preservation letters, secures experts, and ensures no one destroys or alters critical physical evidence.