With increased e-commerce, a fast-moving economy, and the demand for faster-than-ever service, there are more trucks on the road than ever before, putting you at risk for a serious accident. In situations where you have suffered significant injury and loss due to such an accident, our Scottsdale truck accident lawyer can offer one-on-one help and guidance. Do not settle your case without having a trusted Scottsdale personal injury lawyer from Suzuki Law Offices available to guide you.
Truck Accidents Carry Significant Injury and Risk
Trucks are heavy, fast-moving, and hard-to-maneuver vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has put in place some very specific rules about trucks and drivers in an effort to minimize some of these risks. Some of the most important truck laws in the US include the following:
- Drivers cannot drive more than 11 hours at a time. They must not drive after 14 hours after starting a shift unless they have had a 10-hour break in between.
- Truck drivers can only work a maximum of 60 hours in any 7 consecutive days.
- Trucks must be fully inspected and safe to be on the road.
- Drivers need to have a full 30-minute break during the first 8 hours of their driving shift.
- Drivers must have the proper training and licensing to operate the type of vehicle they are using.
Violations of these laws put people at risk, including tired drivers or those who may have trouble maintaining their focus. This is just one of the many reasons why accidents occur on today’s roadways. As your attorney, we want to help you determine what potential failures put you at risk for these types of injuries.
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Truck accidents occur for multiple reasons, often leading to complicated injuries and costly losses for drivers sharing the road with them. Truck drivers, along with the company they work for and sometimes the vehicle manufacturer, may be held responsible for the injuries they cause. Some examples of these truck accident causes include:
- Fatigued drivers
- Drivers who are distracted by navigational systems, phone calls, or eating behind the wheel
- Aggressive driving
- Inexperience or poor training
- Reckless driving, such as speeding or failing to signal when turning
- Poor load management
- Vehicle failures
- Weather conditions
It is not always a driver who swerves or makes a mistake behind the wheel that leads to these types of injuries. Many times, trucking companies push their drivers to work too long or do not ensure they have proper training. Sometimes, truck manufacturers fail to create safe vehicles, or the companies that repair those vehicles do a poor job, and they, too, could be responsible.
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One of the most important things to know about truck accident claims is that these companies have very powerful insurance adjusters and attorneys working to minimize any claims paid out due to the overall cost of liability insurance. As a result, you need to present your case with comprehensive and extensive information to prove what your losses are and why the truck company is to blame. To do that, we will gather evidence in multiple ways to exhaust all potential areas:
- Witness statements and police reports can provide a foundation for what occurred at the time of the incident.
- We gather data from commercial truck “black boxes” that log the actions of truck drivers prior to an accident, some of which include cameras.
- Our team will seek to gain access to the driver’s working log to determine if they violated safety rules.
- We look at blood work to determine if intoxication could have played a role in the incident.
- We use expert witnesses to gather insight into how the accident could have occurred and use accident recreation tools to determine what happened and how.
With all of these tools and resources, we can work to answer many of the questions of who is responsible for your losses and why. As important as this step is, there is much more work for our Scottsdale truck accident attorneys to complete to help you get the compensation owed to you. Expect our truck accident lawyer in Scottsdale from the Suzuki Law Offices to remain by your side as we help you pursue compensation.
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We Fight to Understand All of Your Losses
Another of the important steps we take to protect our clients is ensuring that their claim is comprehensive, meaning it includes all of the losses you have, including any you may not have considered. Truck accidents are dangerous, creating long-term injuries for many people. Our goal is to find all of those losses, including the following, and the evidence to back up those claims:
- Medical bills
- Specialist care
- Medication cost
- Lost time at work
- Loss of quality of life
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Emotional trauma
- Assistive device costs
As your attorney, we will work with you to understand the costs you have right now and how this incident will impact you in the years to come, including relationships, your ability to work, your earnings, and even your retirement savings. Then, we create a comprehensive claim documenting all of the evidence to support these losses, allowing us to fully show what you should be paid by the responsible parties. Let us fight for you.
We Help Families Who Lost a Loved One in a Truck Accident
If your close family member died as a result of a truck accident in Scottsdale, reach out to our wrongful death attorney for immediate help. Let us determine what compensation you may be owed to cover the losses your family member incurred and any losses for dependents that apply. Let us fight on your behalf to overcome the challenges you are facing in such a tragic situation.
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Explore the Legal Rights You Have by Meeting with a Truck Accident Attorney in Scottsdale
Set up a consultation with our Scottsdale truck accident lawyer to discuss your specific case. We offer free consultations with no obligation. Call Suzuki Law Offices now for a free consultation with our team so we can fight for your rights.
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