Lawyers Who Can Help You Get Justice
Runaway truck trailers aren't as common as they used to be. Trucks are maintained better than they used to be (although bad maintenance is still too common). Semi truck safety improvements have come about in part because trial lawyers have helped injured people hold negligent companies and drivers accountable. Safety gets more priority when trucking companies have to pay the people they hurt by being unsafe.
At Plattner Verderame, P.C., we know that the word "most" offers no consolation to people who've suffered devastating losses in connection with a runaway truck or trailer accident. And while we can't change what has already happened, the experience and knowledge that we've gained through decades of practice can and has helped many tractor-trailer crash victims obtain justice.
Don't wait to act. The trucking company and its insurer are taking steps to limit their losses right now. When you call on Plattner Verderame, we can take immediate action to protect your rights and prevent crucial evidence from being lost. Call or contact us online for a free consultation and find out for yourself why other attorneys and law firms have been relying on our expertise and referring difficult cases to us since 1991.
How Runaway Truck and Trailer Accidents Happen
There are two primary causes of runaway truck or trailer accidents: driver error or brake failure. When the brakes fail, it is usually because of negligent maintenance, because of a product defect in the brake or brake components, or because the truck had simply been overloaded. Driver mistakes account for most other accidents. Often, this is due to the driver being inexperienced or poorly trained, or pressured to engage in dangerous practices to maximize profits.
In any case prompt investigation is key to being able to prove what happened and why.
Wheel-Off Events
Another similar kind of crash is the "wheel-off" accident, in which one or more wheels come off a trailer on the highway and cause other vehicles to crash.
Our lawyers, each of whom has been certified as a Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation by the Arizona Bar Association Board of Legal Specialization, have the experience and resources needed to investigate and successfully prosecute trucking cases.
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If you or a loved one has recently been injured in truck accident — call or contact Plattner Verderame, P.C., in Phoenix, Arizona, today for a free consultation.
We handle personal injury and wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you won't owe us anything unless we obtain a verdict or settlement on your behalf. If you're an honest person with honest injuries, we're a law firm that wants to help you.
We Also Represent Injured Truck Drivers When Their Injuries Are Caused By Another's Fault.
