Tucson Truck Accident Lawyer

Arizona Personal Injury Attorneys

The highway is becoming more and more crowded with oversized trucks every day. Because of their size and weight, trucks need quite a bit more space to slow down than passenger vehicles. Speeding trucks won't be able to react quickly if a car swerves or slams on the brakes. Unfortunately, low pay and strict deadlines often cause truck drivers to speed, go without adequate sleep or take drugs to stay awake, and ignore other safety regulations put in place to protect them and other drivers on the road.

The terrible force and impact of a semi-truck in an accident can crush smaller vehicles and cause traumatic injuries. Victims often suffer severe brain and spinal cord injuries, lacerations, amputations, bone fractures, and other life-altering injuries. After suffering debilitating injuries in a truck accident, victims may not be able to return to work, leaving families mentally, emotionally, and financially broken.

When a negligent truck driver injures you or a loved one in an accident, you need the guidance and counsel of the Arizona truck accident lawyers at Zanes Law. We will fight to get the compensation you need to heal and move forward with your life after a devastating truck accident.

Dangerous Freight

Tanker trucks often haul toxic chemicals and flammable liquids that can explode or cause serious environmental harm if spilled in an accident. When tanker trucks are punctured, petroleum and chemical waste can seep into water tables and fields, contaminating the crops and water supplies of local communities.

The effects of contamination from a spill in a truck accident can be far-reaching and devastating. Exposure to certain chemicals can cause long-term health problems, such as cancer or birth defects in unborn children. Be sure to see your doctor immediately if you have been exposed to toxic chemicals and waste after an Arizona truck accident.

If you have been affected by a toxic chemical, waste, or petroleum spill from an accident, call the accomplished Arizona truck accident attorneys at Zanes Law immediately. We will fight to get the compensation you need to cover the costs of recovery, including medical care, future treatment, medication, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

After the Accident

Trucking companies have representatives and attorneys specifically to protect them in the event of a truck accident and will sometimes send these representatives directly to the scene of the accident. Insurance adjustors may also show up, asking incriminating or leading questions while you are at your most vulnerable. The legal aspects of a truck accident lawsuit can be complex and difficult, but these are some tips to help you protect yourself from those who might try to deny the compensation you're due.

• Don't sign anything from insurance adjustors until you speak with an Arizona truck accident lawyer at Zanes Law. You may be signing away any future rights to compensation. Cooperate with the police, but avoid giving statements to other individuals.
• Document the accident. If you can, speak to witnesses and take photos of the truck accident damage as soon as possible. Take note of phrases like, "the truck was barreling down the highway," and get names, addresses, and phone numbers of those you speak to.
• See your doctor as soon as possible. Do not let the insurance adjustor choose a doctor for you. You have the right to choose a physician. Keep files of all medical records for your injuries and document treatment, medication, and therapy. These may be offered as evidence in a lawsuit and can strengthen your case.
• Keep financial records. File receipts for services you received and expenses after the accident, like having the lawn mown, household help, rental vehicles, etc. You may be able to receive compensation for services needed because of injuries you suffered in the accident.
• Keep a journal about your recovery. It may be difficult to remember six or seven months later in front of a jury and insurance adjustors how painful it was to pull on a pair of pants. A timely record can serve as evidence and protect you against accusations of exaggeration by insurance adjustors.
• Contact the Arizona truck accident lawyers at Zanes Law. We have experience dealing with truck accident cases and will fight to recover the compensation you need for lost wages, medical bills, unexpected expenses, and pain and suffering.

Free Consultation

If you have been seriously injured in aTucson truck accident, contact the Arizona truck accident lawyers at Zanes Law today. We represent clients across Arizona, including Tucson, Sierra Vista, Green Valley, Casa Grande, Nogales, and Phoenix. Fill out a FREE Online Consultation Form or call (888) 368-4529 now.