Accidents involving larger commercial trucks are often devastating for those inside traditional passenger vehicles. At Torgenson Law, our team is standing by to help if you need a Mesa truck accident attorney. We have the resources necessary to fully investigate these claims, and we understand that you need compensation for your losses as soon as possible. We are not afraid to stand up to aggressive insurance carriers, trucking companies, or legal teams as we work to ensure that you are properly cared for throughout this entire process.
Accidents involving larger commercial trucks often become bogged down very quickly, and it is unlikely that crash victims will have the resources necessary to handle every aspect of the claim on their own. That is because truck drivers and trucking companies will be able to hide behind insurance carriers and legal teams.
However, a skilled Mesa truck accident lawyer can use their resources to conduct a complete investigation into the incident. This can include gathering hard-to-get evidence, such as video surveillance of the incident, the truck’s electronic control module, the truck driver’s electronic logging device, statements from eyewitnesses, trucking company maintenance and inspection records, and more.
There may be various parties that could be held liable for a Mesa truck accident. In some cases, a truck driver may be at fault if their actions caused the incident. Some actions that truck drivers could be held liable for include:
Even if it is determined that a truck driver caused the crash, it is likely that their employer will be held liable for the incident. Trucking companies are responsible for the actions of their drivers so long as the crash occurred while the trucker was carrying out job-related duties. Additionally, a trucking company or truck operator could be held liable if they:
If you have been injured in an accident caused by the careless or negligent actions of a truck driver or trucking company in the Mesa area, turn to the team at Torgenson Law for help as soon as possible. We have extensive experience handling complex vehicle accident cases throughout the state of Arizona, and we will fully investigate the incident. Our goal is to determine liability so we can recover the compensation you are entitled to, including coverage of your medical bills, lost income, property damage expenses, and more. When you need a Mesa truck accident 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.