ARIZONA TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Trucks and Arizona Are Inseparable—But Trucks Don’t Have to Be Dangerous

• Interstate 8
• Interstate 10 (which is well-documented as the site of severe truck accidents)
• Interstate 15
• Interstate 17
• Interstate 19
• Interstate 40

Arizona also has many U.S. Highways running throughout, and these are also roads that truck drivers travel frequently.

Other Sites in Arizona Where Truck Accidents Are Common

An accident is possible if a truck is on a road in Arizona. That being said, there are sites and general areas that may pose a heightened risk for truck accidents to occur, and this includes:

• Pedestrian-heavy venues: From the Phoenix Suns’ Footprint Center to the University of Phoenix Stadium and Gila River Resorts & Casinos, there are countless venues throughout Arizona with large crowds. These areas can cause confusion, chaos, frustration, and impatience, which can increase the odds of a truck-on-pedestrian collision (and other truck accident types).

• Busy neighborhoods: Old Town Scottsdale, Downtown Phoenix, and other walkable neighborhoods throughout Arizona can be difficult for truck drivers to navigate. Yet, truck drivers must often visit these neighborhoods to supply products to the bars, restaurants, and other venues that make these areas so lively. Truck drivers must exercise the utmost caution when driving through these areas, which are at high risk for confusion and accidents.

• Roads near buildings with heavy truck traffic: Truck yards, large box stores like Wal-Mart and Costco, truck stops, and certain other venues have a higher-than-average volume of trucks coming and going. This makes the roads near these locations particularly dangerous for those who can become victims of truck accidents.

• Areas with dangerous driving conditions: Arizona is the site of large-scale transportation projects. This five-year plan virtually ensures that construction on and near Arizona’s roadways will be frequent, if not constant. This, along with flaws in the roadway, poor lighting, defective traffic signals, and other hazards can increase the likelihood of truck accidents throughout Arizona.

Our truck accident attorneys have seen how environmental conditions can contribute to truck accidents. Even so, truck drivers and other parties (like trucking companies) can reduce the likelihood of accidents by acting in a responsible, safety-conscious manner at all times.

Who Is Liable for My Truck Accident in Arizona?

This is a question your truck accident lawyer from Big Chad Law will answer.

• Insurance companies: Arizona requires motorists to purchase a certain amount of auto insurance to cover any injuries they cause others. Those who own commercial vehicles must purchase significantly more insurance—this accounts for the destructive potential of trucks that weigh several tons. So long as liable parties abided by Arizona insurance rules, there’s a significant chance we will seek compensation from at least one insurance company.

• A trucking company: Trucking companies are generally responsible for their employees, including drivers. Therefore, they must pay when drivers cause accidents or when negligence by other employees (including executives) contributes to accidents in Arizona.

• A municipality: Some truck accidents happen because of defective traffic signals, unsafe work zones, potholed roads, or other hazards that a municipality is responsible for. Suing a municipality must be particularly time-sensitive due to special deadlines, which is one of several reasons to call Big Chad Law as soon as possible.

Manufacturers of motor vehicles and motor vehicle components can also be liable when their shoddy design, assembly, or failure to warn results in a truck accident.

Let our firm identify liable parties and handle the rest of your case. Call Big Chad Law today at (602) 560-5820 for a no-risk, no-cost discussion about how an Arizona truck accident lawyer will help.