Preparing Your Professional Truck Driver to Testify at Deposition
When a commercial truck is involved in an accident, the professional driver becomes a key witness in the claim and any subsequent litigation. Michigan attorney Peter Angelas explains his approach to preparing the driver for a deposition in this video.
As an attorney who defends motor carriers and their insurance companies, Mr. Angelas is often called to the scene of a trucking accident within an hour of two of the event. The driver is often still on the scene, as is law enforcement. As the defense attorney, he introduces himself to the driver and begins to collect relevant details about road conditions, other parties involved, vehicle speed, and traffic lights. It is advisable at this initial stage to help the driver cooperate with police officers and other emergency personnel at the site.
Meeting with the driver after the accident is also important in preparation for the driver’s deposition.
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About Alexander & Angelas, P.C.
Alexander & Angelas, P.C. represents defendants in civil liability litigation across Michigan and Northern Ohio. The firm’s practice areas include insurance defense litigation, premises liability, motor carrier (trucking) defense, corporate and commercial litigation, construction defect litigation, auto negligence, insurance coverage disputes, emergency casualty response services, alternative dispute resolution, subrogation claims, workers’ compensation, employment law, and liquor liability.
Attorneys practice in all state and federal courts in Michigan, including Wayne County (Detroit), Macomb County (Mount Clemens), Oakland County (Pontiac), Washtenaw County (Ann Arbor), and Genesee County (Flint). Legal services are also provided in Northern Ohio. Since its founding in 1992, the firm has litigated over 4,000 civil cases.
A 24/7 Emergency Hotline is available (800-219-0007) for trucking and insurance company clients. When an accident requires an immediate response to protect evidence, members of the firm quickly launch an investigation with the assistance of well-qualified accident investigators, crash re-constructionists, mechanical engineers, civil evidence photographers, and independent adjusters positioned throughout Michigan and Northern Ohio.
Alexander & Angelas, P.C. measures its performance based upon three key metrics: aging of claims, indemnity expense, and legal defense costs. The firm refuses to over-litigate cases merely to increase legal fees and strives to resolve matters within one year from initial case assignment.
Visit Alexander & Angelas online at https://www.alexanderandangelas.com/ for more information. Partner Peter A. Angelas is available to discuss a confidential matter.