Duties of Truck Accident Lawyer Flashcards
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What is the lawyer's duty in handling the truck's Electronic Control Module (ECM) data?
Answer: Secure and analyze it as key evidence of speed and braking
ECM 'black box' data reveals speed, braking, and engine activity that can prove how the crash happened.
What duty does a lawyer owe in keeping the client informed about case progress?
Answer: Reasonably communicate status and respond to inquiries
Lawyers must keep clients reasonably informed and promptly respond to their reasonable requests for information.
Why must a truck accident lawyer review the driver's qualification file?
Answer: To check licensing, training, and prior violations relevant to negligence
The driver qualification file can reveal inadequate training or a history of violations supporting a negligence claim.
What is the lawyer's duty regarding negligent hiring claims against a carrier?
Answer: Investigate whether the carrier hired or retained an unsafe driver
The lawyer should examine the carrier's hiring and retention practices to pursue negligent hiring liability.
What duty applies when a lawyer advises a client about accepting or rejecting a lowball offer?
Answer: Give honest, candid advice about the offer's adequacy
A lawyer owes the client candid, honest counsel so the client can make an informed decision.
What is the lawyer's duty if they discover the client exaggerated an injury?
Answer: Refuse to present false evidence and advise the client truthfully
A lawyer must not knowingly present false evidence and must counsel the client toward honesty.
What duty does a lawyer have concerning the trucking company's insurance policy limits?
Answer: Identify all applicable coverage to pursue full available compensation
Identifying every applicable insurance policy and its limits helps ensure the client can recover full available compensation.