The vast majority of large commercial trucks on the roadway are completely safe, but not all of them. There are times when truck accidents are caused by the negligent or careless actions of a truck driver or trucking company, and victims deserve compensation in these cases. At Torgenson Law, our team is here to help if you need a Flagstaff truck accident attorney by your side. We have extensive experience handling complex injury claims throughout Arizona, and we have the resources necessary to stand up to trucking companies, insurance carriers, and legal teams.
It is critical for any person involved in a truck accident to seek assistance from a skilled truck accident attorney as soon as possible. A truck accident attorney in Flagstaff will have the resources necessary to allow an injury victim to go head-to-head with truck companies and insurance carriers.
An attorney will be able to fully investigate every aspect of these incidents, which will include gathering hard-to-get information such as truck company and driver records, the truck’s electronic control module, the driver’s electronic logging device, and more.
There may be various parties that could be held liable in the event a truck accident occurs. Of course, it is certainly possible for passenger vehicle drivers to be liable for these incidents if their negligence was the cause of the crash. However, truck drivers can be held responsible for these incidents as well. Some of the most common causes of accidents that revolve around truck driver negligence include incidents where a driver:
Additionally, trucking companies can also be held responsible for these incidents. Truck companies play a significant role when it comes to ensuring the safety of these vehicles. This includes:
Data from the Arizona Department of Transportation shows that there were more than 10,000 total crashes involving larger commercial trucks during the latest reporting year. This includes accidents involving tractor-trailers, dump trucks, garbage trucks, tanker trucks, concrete mixers, and more.
If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a truck accident caused by the careless or negligent actions of a truck driver or trucking company, the team at Torgenson Law is here to help. We have the resources necessary to investigate complex commercial truck accident cases, and we know what it takes to get insurance carriers and trucking companies to pay compensation to injury victims. This can include coverage of medical bills, lost income, property damage expenses, pain and suffering damages, and more. When you need a Flagstaff personal injury attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here to fill out our contact form or calling us at (602) 641-3007.