Truck Accident Attorneys
The personal injury area of truck accident litigation involves claims against negligent truck drivers and their respective companies that employ them. The Phoenix Arizona Scottsdale Arizona truck accident attorneys at Law Offices of Terence J. Hislop represent many types of truck accident claims.
There are numerous factors that contribute to Phoenix Arizona Scottsdale Arizona truck accident lawyer claims involving large vehicles such as trucks, semi-trailers, big rigs or 18-wheelers. These include:
- Speed
- Overloaded freight
- Mechanical Failure
- Fatigue
- Substance Abuse
- Many others
As truck drivers do not have the same visibility and maneuverability, these factors tend to exacerbate the damage. Along with this, because of their obvious size, these accidents are usually among the most serious in Arizona. It is very important to hire the right legal representation. At the Law Offices of Terence J. Hislop Phoenix Arizona Scottsdale Arizona truck accident attorney firm, we strive to obtain the best possible outcome and compensation regarding all of our client's claims.
Because of the particularities of truck accident litigation, to successfully recover takes a Phoenix Arizona Scottsdale Arizona truck accident attorney who knows the law and the procedures & practices to recover. Different from Arizona car accidents, trucking companies have strict state and federal regulations they must follow based on log books, time sheets, and other means. These records most likely are crucial.
Trucking also companies have the responsibility to perform background checks on drivers. In addition, specific higher amounts of insurance are required for trucking carriers. The Phoenix Arizona Scottsdale Arizona truck accident lawyers of Law Offices of Terence J. Hislop can and will compel the production of evidence of these requirements and fully assert your rights regardless of their status.
Violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Act can provide the basis for establishing fault on the part of the trucking company and the drivers. This is because trucks typically travel across state lines and are therefore engaged in interstate commerce. This makes them subject to many regulations not ordinarily pertaining to regular car accidents. In addition, drivers are subject to testing for alcohol and drugs in the event of an accident or by random. Finally, truck drivers are strictly held to the number of hours they can drive in a given day. The Phoenix Arizona Scottsdale Arizona truck accident attorneys of Law Offices of Terence J. Hislop have the ability to pursue all avenues of recovery, including claims based in Federal Court as Arizona District Court licensed attorneys.
If you have been injured in a semi-truck accident, you owe it to yourself and your love ones to hire experienced Phoenix Arizona Scottsdale Arizona truck accident firm-Law Offices of Terence J. Hislop.
Call for a free consultation today and get all the valuable and necessary information you need to help you recover.
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