Commercial trucks can weigh significantly more than passenger vehicles, leaving motorists vulnerable to severe injuries when collisions occur. If a truck driver, trucking company, or another party caused your crash, our Phoenix personal injury lawyers can investigate and help you pursue fair compensation.
Call The Mercaldo Law Firm at (480) 227-8081 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with a Phoenix truck accident lawyer.
Why Choose The Mercaldo Law Firm for Your Phoenix Truck Accident Claim?
For over 40 years, our legal team has been dedicated to advocating for injury victims against large companies and their insurance providers that put their profits ahead of injury victims’ interests. With an attorney from The Mercaldo Law Firm on your side, you can expect the following:
- A personalized legal strategy that prioritizes your best interests
- A hands-on approach that allows us to make a more compelling claim because we see the full impact of the accident and injury on your life
- An in-depth investigation to determine the liable party and assertive negotiations to maximize your compensation
After a free consultation, we work for you at no cost until the end of your case, and only after we’ve first recovered compensation for you through a settlement or court award.
What Types of Truck Accidents Happen In Phoenix?
Trucks make wide turns, require extended brake time, and have lengthy blind spots, making them more likely to become involved in an accident. When a truck driver, trucking company, or truck maintenance company fails to comply with FMCSA regulations, or fails to take reasonable care, the following types of Phoenix truck accidents can occur:
- T-bone accidents in intersections
- Rear-end collisions
- Sideswipes
- Head-on collisions
- Tire blowout accidents
- Rollover accidents
- Underride accidents
- Override accidents
- Roadway departures
- Collisions with obstacles
- Multi-vehicle pileups
Truck crashes can involve many of the same liability questions as other roadway collisions. Our Phoenix car accident lawyers can examine the available evidence and determine how each party’s actions contributed to the crash.
Less commonly, other parties cause or contribute to truck accidents, such as a negligent road construction agency or contractor, or the manufacturer of defective truck parts or tires. An experienced truck accident lawyer pursues compensation from all parties who caused or contributed to the accident under the state’s pure comparative negligence law.
Understanding Truck Accident Liability In Phoenix
An injury victim seeking compensation for their injury-related damages in Arizona has the burden of proof in the case. They must have substantial evidence of the cause of the truck accident and the responsible party’s liability. Common liable parties in Phoenix truck accident claims include:
- The truck driver, if they are an independent contractor
- A trucking company
- A negligent truck maintenance service
- A negligent freight loading service
- The manufacturer of a defective part or tire
- A third-party driver
- A negligent road maintenance agency
The evidence must demonstrate that the at-fault party owed a legal duty of reasonable care to the injury victim, that they violated their duty of care, the violation of duty caused the injury, and the injury victim suffered damages from the injury.
What Can I Get From a Phoenix Truck Accident Claim?
Damages can be extensive in a truck accident claim, often involving catastrophic injury costs as well as property damage to a vehicle. A successful claim recovers common damages such as the following:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Out-of-pocket costs
- Past and future income loss or reduced future earning capacity
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Catastrophic injury compensation if you suffered permanent injuries like loss of limb, scarring, organ loss, loss of vision, hearing loss, or diminished quality of life
If you lost a spouse, parent, or child in a fatal truck accident, our Phoenix wrongful death lawyers can explain your family’s legal options and help you pursue compensation and accountability.
Reach Out to The Mercaldo Law Firm
An injury may be life-altering, with temporary or permanent effects on all aspects of your daily life. While legal representation doesn’t undo an injury, you deserve an experienced attorney on your side to assertively defend your right to full financial compensation for your losses and a sense of justice. Call The Mercaldo Law Firm at (480) 227-8081 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with a Phoenix truck accident lawyer.