Although runaway truck trailers are not as common as they used to be, poorly maintained semis are still a far too common occurrence. Negligent companies and drivers need to be held accountable for their actions. If you or a loved one was injured in a tractor-trailer accident, seek the representation of an experienced trial lawyer to help you recover full and fair compensation.
At Plattner Verderame, P.C., in Phoenix, we represent people throughout Arizona who have suffered devastating losses in connection with a runaway truck or trailer accident. While we cannot change what has already happened, the experience and knowledge we have gained through decades of practice can and have helped many tractor-trailer crash victims obtain justice.
When you call on Plattner Verderame, P.C., we can take immediate action to protect your rights and prevent crucial evidence from being lost. Call 602-748-4391 or toll free 866-476-3054 or contact our personal injury firm online for a free consultation. 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 Phoenix runaway truck lawyers have been certified as Specialists in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation by the Arizona Bar Association Board of Legal Specialization. We have the experience and resources needed to investigate and successfully prosecute trucking cases. We spare no expense in holding trucking companies and their drivers accountable for accident injuries caused by a lack of semi-truck safety.
Contact Our Trucking Accident Attorneys for a Free Consultation — Se Habla Español
Have you or a loved one recently been injured in a truck accident? Contact Plattner Verderame, P.C., today for a free consultation with a Phoenix truck accident attorney. If you are an honest person with honest injuries, we are a law firm that wants to help you.
We handle personal injury and wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis. You will not owe us anything unless we obtain a verdict or settlement on your behalf.
