Phoenix Truck Accident Lawyer

Have you been injured in a truck accident?  Are you now facing medical bills, lost wages, disability, or other issues as a result?  If you were a passenger or driver in an accident involving a large truck or commercial vehicle you need an experienced Phoenix truck accident lawyer today.

• Feel Confident.  The Kelly Law Team has successfully helped hundreds of people just like you get the compensation for their truck accident injury case that they deserve.  We have the knowledge and the experience to help you get what you are entitled to.
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John Kelly is a veteran trial lawyer who has helped many accident victims navigate the difficult legal system and get the compensation they deserve.  During your free, no obligation consultation concerning your truck accident injury case, John will give you an honest appraisal of your case, explain things so that they are easy to understand, and develop an intelligent strategy to ensure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to.  John Kelly is an attorney who has earned a reputation for putting the interests of his clients first; you will not be charged any fee unless and until your case results in a recovery. Get your free truck accident injury legal consultation and compensation estimate today. Pick up the phone and give us a call at 602-283-4122 or click the button below.

What you should know About Accidents Involving Trucks and Other Commercial Vehicles

Most people think that vehicle accidents that take place on the road or highway are essentially the same whether they involve a motorcycle, car(s), or an 18-wheeler.  This is NOT the case.  When commercial vehicles are involved in an accident the entire nature of the accident is different.  This is due to the incredible amount of damage trucks can inflict in an accident, and also because truck drivers are subject to different rules and regulations than the average driver.

Determining the cause(s) of the accident, establishing negligence and liability, and providing proof are often very different for truck accidents than for standard car crashes.

Quick Facts about Truck Accidents

• Thousands of truck accidents occur each year in Arizona resulting in thousands of injuries and causing untold levels of physical and emotional damage.
• Large trucks make up a small percentage of the vehicles on the road but are involved in a significantly larger percentage of crashes.
• There is no such thing as a minor “fender-bender” when your vehicle is struck by an 80,000 pound commercial truck.  The extent of injury and property damage is often proportional to the size of these large trucks.
• People whose vehicles or property are struck by large trucks are 4-5 times more likely to be injured or killed in the accident than the driver of the truck.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Example 1: Driver Error.  Driver error is the leading cause of truck accidents.

• Lack of training, carelessness, and driver fatigue are major contributing factors in many truck crashes.
• Many truckers regularly ignore speed limits in an effort to increase the number of loads they haul, and to shorten their delivery time.
• Blind spots increase with vehicle size, increasing the likelihood of an accident.
• Drivers fail to account for hazardous weather conditions and the limitations they place on their trucks; truck braking and control is more affected by weather than standard vehicle braking and control is.
• There may be further violations of traffic laws.

Example 2: Equipment Failure.  Federal Law requires truck drivers to properly maintain their vehicles and equipment but many drivers ignore these regulations. 

Example 3: Improper Loading.  Truck loads have a significant effect on the operation of the vehicle.

• Unbalanced loads can cause trucks to tip over.
• Improperly secured loads can become detached during truck operation and fall off into the roadway, causing traffic accidents.

Trucking companies have an obligation to the public, including you, to make sure that their drivers are properly trained and licensed.  Their failure to do so can establish negligence, and therefore liability.

Why Do I Need a Lawyer?

Were the rules and regulations followed? There are a host of Arizona and federal regulations that govern the operation of large trucks.  Finding the applicable regulations, and discovering a violation, can often mean the difference when establishing liability on the part of the driver and his company.  For example, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has strict guidelines that determine how long truckers may stay behind the wheel.  Your injury may be a direct result of the driver’s failure to adhere to these rules, or others.

Lawyer Investigation: Proving a violation of the FMCSA’s hours of service rules may involve an examination not only of gas and toll receipts (to show at what times the rig was present at a particular location) but also cell phone records, logs, bills of lading showing the times and locations of the pickup and drop off of the trucks loads, accident reports, on-board systems with GPS capabilities, alcohol and drugs tests, and other data.  This requires investigation by a knowledgeable attorney who knows what to look for and where to look for it.

Finding the accountable party: Others could be at fault!  It is not unusual for accidents to occur because of the manner in which the truck’s cargo was placed and secured in/on the truck.  Overloading an 18-wheeler or other commercial vehicle can cause it to overturn or be operated in an unsafe manner.  It is possible for a truck driver to have driven perfectly safely and yet still cause an accident because of cargo issues.  Negligence in loading cargo can support a verdict of liability in your case, others besides the driver and his company may be at fault.

Numerous aspects of truck accidents, and other commercial vehicle accidents, make your case unique.  It is essential to find an experienced Phoenix truck accident lawyer who understands the special issues that arise when you suffer personal injuries in a collision with a large truck.