Truck Accident Attorney

Massive, fully-loaded semi-trucks traveling at high speeds down an Arizona interstate can not only be dangerous for other drivers – they can be deadly. While all drivers have a duty to follow the rules of the road and ensure the safety of others, accidents still happen. When a large commercial vehicle is involved in an accident, the results can be devastating, leading to catastrophic, life-altering injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, an Arizona truck accident attorney at Provident Law® can help.

Common Situations Leading to Truck Accidents

Truck drivers must drive safely and legally. This duty includes not only following the rules of the road but also complying with federal regulations governing the operation of commercial trucks, such as limits on hours of service. All too often, truck drivers disregard these laws and rules, engaging in risky practices that lead to accidents. Some common causes of truck accidents in Arizona include the following:

• Speeding, aggressive lane changes, and other forms of aggressive maneuvers
• Distracted driving
• Drowsy driving
• Impairment by drugs or alcohol
• Inexperienced or poorly trained drivers

Liability for Arizona Truck Accidents

Unlike most motor vehicle crashes, accidents involving large commercial trucks are not always the sole responsibility of the truck driver. Personal injury cases involving commercial trucks can involve parties beyond the driver, such as the trucking company that employs the driver. For example, an investigation into a trucking accident may reveal that the trucking company habitually hires unqualified or inexperienced drivers.

In other cases, truck manufacturers may be liable for accidents if they provide a faulty truck part that causes an accident. Truck maintenance companies may face liability in personal injury lawsuits for failing to identify or undertake maintenance needs for a truck. Cargo loaders may be responsible if an unbalanced or overly heavy load leads to a truck accident.

Potential Damages in Arizona Truck Accident Cases

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, over 13,000 truck-related crashes occurred in 2024. Of those crashes, 3,469 involved injuries and 142 were fatal. Thousands more resulted in property damage.

Truck accident victims may be entitled to various types of compensation for their losses. Potential damages include medical expenses, lost income, and property damage to your vehicle. Victims also may be eligible to collect compensation for their non-economic injuries, which can include emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of quality of life.

The amount and type of damages that truck accident victims might be able to collect depend on the severity and extent of the injuries and other losses resulting from the accident. For instance, an accident victim who suffers permanent injuries, such as paralysis, typically will recover more damages than a victim who suffers from a temporary injury, such as a broken leg. 

Under Arizona’s comparative negligence law, even drivers who were partly at fault in a truck accident may be able to recover some compensation. However, any compensation that injured parties receive in this situation is reduced proportionately by their degree of fault for the accident.