Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, and Greater Arizona Area Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers
Oversized trucks have become a common sight on our roads and highways, but commercial vehicles, sometimes called semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, or eighteen-wheelers, are just as dangerous as ever. These vehicles have large blind spots, require wide turns, and carry heavy loads, putting them at a higher risk of having a significant accident. Our Phoenix-based law firm provides Glendale, Mesa, and the surrounding areas with truck accident lawyers experienced in many types of personal injury cases.
Semi-Truck Accident Statistics
Large trucks have a higher likelihood of being involved in fatal multi-vehicle crashes than passenger vehicles. In Arizona alone, there is an average of 102 fatal and 2,480 non-fatal truck accidents per year. According to data compiled in 2001, 62 percent of fatal crashes and 50 percent of non-fatal truck accidents involved truck tractors pulling semi-trailers. In 2005, there were 3,407 fatal and non-fatal crashes in Arizona involving large trucks. In addition, every 16 minutes, a person in the United States is injured or killed in an accident involving a semi-truck, tractor-trailer, or eighteen-wheeler.
For many years residents of Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, and the neighboring areas have trusted the truck accident lawyers at Begam, Lewis & Marks to expertly and aggressively handle their truck accident cases. Contact our firm today to discuss your accident with a skilled attorney.
What to Do after an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle
Being involved in any type of motor-vehicle accident can be a traumatic event. In the period immediately following a truck accident, it is important to stay calm and take the following steps.
- After checking to see if you or any other passengers are injured, say as little as possible about the accident. Apologizing or making excuses can be taken as an admission of fault later on.
- Report the accident right away. If you are driving for your employer, report the accident to your company and include information such as the date, time, location of the accident, and whether or not anyone is hurt.
- Obtain medical attention quickly. Because some injuries may not be noticeable immediately, you should err on the side of caution and see a doctor regardless of how you feel.
- Notify your insurance company.
- Keep detailed records of everything involving the accident; you may need to use these details as evidence later on.
- Seek legal advice. Whether you are the driver of a passenger vehicle or the driver of a commercial vehicle, you will need a knowledgeable and experienced truck accident attorney for advice on how to handle your case.
Trucking companies involved in an accident will typically send representatives to begin working immediately at the accident scene in an attempt to mitigate their company’s liability. Accident victims need professional representation in order to gather and organize evidence, talk to witnesses, and deal with legal matters so they can concentrate on their recovery. Obtaining the services of our Phoenix, Glendale, and Mesa-area truck accident lawyers can make all the difference.
Contact Our Truck Accident Lawyers
Truck accidents can leave victims severely injured, resulting in high medical fees, loss of income, and mental anguish, among other obstacles. If you have been injured in a truck collision, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your suffering caused by the accident. Our law firm is dedicated to making that happen. To speak with one of our Phoenix, Glendale, and Mesa-area truck accident lawyers, contact Begam, Lewis & Marks.
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Contact our firm based in Phoenix and serving Mesa, Glendale, and the surrounding areas for experienced truck accident lawyers.
Address:
111 W. Monroe St. Suite #1400
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
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866-417-4078
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602-635-1535
