Phoenix Trucking Accident Attorney
Protecting You from Trucking Industry Negligence
The Palumbo Wolfe & Palumbo attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced in representing those who have been seriously injured or killed in a truck accident or 18-wheeler wreck in Arizona. Our experience in this area is unparalleled. For example, partner Elliot Wolfe founded the American Trial Lawyers’ Association’s Interstate Trucking Litigation Group in 1990 and was the Group’s chairman until 2002.
Interstate trucking is a highly regulated industry, with strict rules designed to reduce accidents and injuries. When drivers and trucking companies fail to follow these rules, their negligence often results in serious or fatal truck accidents. A Phoenix personal injury attorney from our firm is here to help guide you through the complex legal processes involved in a personal injury or
wrongful death lawsuit.
Commercial truck drivers are often motivated personally, and by their employers, to push the limits of their bodies and their trucks in order to maximize their miles. Log books are sometimes rigged to reflect lower hours driven in an attempt to fool regulating agencies, like the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Trucking companies and drivers are also known to ignore regulations regarding driver qualifications and training. Some companies even turn a blind eye to drug and alcohol abuse by drivers so long as they can stay on the road.
Helping You Achieve Justice in Phoenix Truck Accident Cases
Complex truck accident cases require understanding how federal regulations apply, as well as an understanding of applicable local laws. Determining liability involves tangled relationships between transportation companies, truck owners, truck drivers, injuries they cause. Contact our office in Phoenix today for a free case evaluation. We understand the interstate trucking industry. You will work with an experienced lawyer who understands the complex regulatory, licensing and insurance issues involved in serious truck accidents.
Some of the most common causes of serious or fatal truck accidents include:
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Over-hours operation and driver fatigue
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Speeding or tampering with a speed governor
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Unsafe or overweight loads
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Unqualified or untrained drivers
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Overloaded or unsafe trailers
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Equipment failure, such as
tire blowouts due to faulty maintenance or installation
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If you were seriously injured, or a loved one was killed, in a trucking accident, we can help you navigate the legal process.
Contact a Phoenix truck accident lawyer
today to discuss your case with an accomplished Phoenix personal injury lawyer.