Thatcher Truck Accident Lawyer

Like those across the country, Arizona roads are heavily populated with trucks. Making deliveries, transporting cargo, carrying hazardous materials, and assisting with construction work are just some important jobs trucks fulfill. Still, the heavy truck presence poses a risk to others on the roads. Truck-involved accidents often leave victims with serious injuries and property damage.

Truck accident victims may have grounds for collecting compensation through a personal injury claim handled by a Thatcher personal injury lawyer from Suzuki Law.

Our experienced, award-winning team is dedicated to fighting for victims’ rights. Trust your case to a strategic Thatcher truck accident lawyer from our firm to give yourself the best chance of securing the highest settlement or trial verdict possible.

Identifying the Party Liable for Your Damages

Even the most seemingly straightforward motor-vehicle cases can face complications, and when trucks are involved, this potential increases. Truck accidents happen for a variety of reasons, and behind each of those reasons is a possible liable party. It is not uncommon for those parties to fingerprint, so the blame lands anywhere but on them–all while you suffer through recovery and worry about what the future holds.

A Thatcher truck accident attorney from Suzuki Law will work to identify those liable for your accident. Prompt access to your case gives your attorney time to investigate fully, speak to experts, and review accident reports and other evidence to make an accurate determination. Once the party is identified, your attorney will file a personal injury claim against them.

The Truck Operator

Operators must carry out daily inspections, abide by strict on-duty and rest period schedules, and avoid driving under the influence. Drivers cannot consume mind-altering substances within timeframes, including the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) regulations. They must also have the required training and CDL licenses.

Like all motor vehicle operators, drivers must obey traffic laws and manage their vehicles safely. The size, weight, and bulk of a truck make operation more challenging, so truckers must take extra care to avoid following other cars too closely and speeding. They also need to adjust their driving or take their trucks off the roads during severe weather.

The Truck Company

Truck companies must properly train those they hire, complete background checks, and take unsafe drivers off the road. They cannot put pressure on drivers to circumvent rest periods or encourage speeding in an effort to meet company demands for “beating the competition.” Truck companies must also carry out inspections and maintenance on their vehicles according to FMCSA rules.

Part Manufacturers, Inspectors, and Mechanics

Trucks comprise involved systems made of different parts. Any part defects or malfunctions can cause a truck’s systems–brakes or steering, for example–to fail and cause violent collisions. Inspectors must take unsafe vehicles off the roads, and mechanics must ensure proper repairs.

Another Driver

You may have crashed with a truck, but it could be another driver’s fault. A third-party driver’s error, recklessness, or negligence may bear culpability. If this is the case, your truck accident lawyer in Thatcher will pursue a claim against that driver.

Additional Possibilities

If cargo loaders fail to secure loads with appropriate equipment, loads can shift mid-ride, causing the trailer to become unbalanced and jackknife or tip over. Overloaded trucks face these risks, too. Cargo may also come loose, obstructing the path of traffic or flying into other vehicles. 

Government offices have a purview over road maintenance, traffic signals, and some trucks, such as United States Postal Services vehicles. If unsafe road conditions or inoperative traffic signals contribute to your accident, or your accident is with a government vehicle, you must file an authorization of claim against a “public” entity.  Though Arizona law §15-542 follows a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims, including those for truck accidents, victims have only 180 days to file against a government agency. 

Responding to Truck Accidents

Unfortunately, you may need emergency care after a truck accident, and in those cases should not move until an ambulance arrives. If you can move without causing further injury, take steps to protect your possible claim and your health. For example:

• Take pictures and video of the vehicles involved, your injuries, the driver’s licenses, registration and insurance information of other drivers, and license plates.
• Take pictures and video of the entire accident scene, including skid marks, traffic and weather conditions, traffic signals–especially if they are broken–and any other relevant details.
• Get contact information from witnesses.
• Avoid discussing the cause of the crash or your injuries with others involved. Do not make any admissions of fault and never say sorry after an accident, as such comments could be used to assign blame and reduce your compensation under Arizona’s law of pure comparative negligence.
• Call law enforcement to the scene.
• Get prompt medical care for the diagnosis and treatment of your injuries. Timely care can help prevent the worsening of your condition and identify injury symptoms that may not be immediately apparent but could have dangerous consequences.
• Do not speak with the at-fault party’s representatives or accept an insurance company’s first settlement offer.
• Connect with a truck accident attorney in Thatcher.

How Your Attorney Will Help

Once you partner with Suzuki Law, your attorney handles every element of your case. From investigating to filing your claim to valuing your losses to negotiating a settlement or fighting for a favorable verdict in court, your attorney will manage everything so you can focus on recovery. Your Thatcher truck accident attorney will consider many factors when calculating your settlement demand, including:

• Medical expenses, both present and future
• Lost earnings, both present and future, should you be too injured to return to work
• Property loss
• Other accident-incurred expenses
• Physical pain, disfigurement, and disability
• Emotional suffering and reduced quality of life

Our team is made of insightful, strategic negotiators, and your lawyer will work to settle your case out of court. That said, we will not be intimidated or manipulated by tactics the other side may use to slow things down or deny you a fair settlement. If necessary, and after discussing your options with you, your attorney will fight for your right to just compensation at trial.

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Compassionate Guidance and Aggressive Advocacy

Partnerships with a Thatcher truck accident lawyer from Suzuki Law give you the unique combination of compassionate legal guidance with aggressive legal advocacy.

We will handle your case with care, keeping you informed and treating you as an involved partner as we work to reach a case resolution, giving you substantial compensation and justice.

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