Roadway accidents involving large commercial trucks are too common — and many are fatal or life-changing for the victims. Recognition of this reality was behind the launch of major industry regulatory changes by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in 2010.
As Phoenix semi truck accident lawyers known for decades of effective legal work on behalf of trucking accident victims, we have studied these new regulations. They target improved data gathering so that problems can be identified more readily and more accidents prevented. A new reporting system bases safety ratings for trucking companies or "carriers" on criteria critical to crash prevention, such as:
- Truck driver fitness, safety, fatigue, and use of alcohol or drugs
- Vehicle maintenance problems and records
- The number of reportable crashes involving each carrier
Semi Truck Accident Attorney in Phoenix
Another unfortunate reality is that trucking companies, their insurers and drivers may all try to hide trucking accident causes. Some cut corners on safety every day. Obtaining a just result in your case may require experienced lawyers who move quickly, know what to look for, and have access to qualified experts.
Informed by current regulations and decades of experience, the Phoenix semi truck accident attorneys of Plattner Verderame, P.C., will investigate all potential causes and contributing factors — from driver fatigue or intoxication to a trucking company's failure to properly screen and train drivers, and from straightforward driver error to negligent maintenance on the truck. If the company has a poor safety record, we will expose it.
Phoenix Semi Truck Injury Attorneys Prepared to Build the Best Case for You
Ultimately, our focus in every case is the future well-being of our client. Alongside our effort to prove what caused the crash, we develop medical and economic evidence to support a financial recovery that will help you live as comfortably and productively as possible.
Getting all the compensation you deserve after a commercial truck accident will be a major challenge. To discuss what happened, get an investigation going and learn real legal options, Phoenix semi truck accident lawyers.
Contact a Phoenix Semi Truck Accident Lawyer Today
Involved in a semi truck accident? Call the Plattner Verderame, P.C. in Phoenix at 866.476.3054 or 602.748.4391 for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer. You can also contact us by filling out the e-mail form on the contact page.
We look forward to working with you on your case.
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