One of the worst fears even the most experienced and safest drivers have is colliding with a big rig on the road. Unfortunately, these collisions are all too common and typically result in fatalities for those in regular passenger vehicles. Those who are lucky enough to survive these crashes are often left with catastrophic, life-altering injuries and a long road to recovery.

If you were injured in a truck accident involving a big rig, 18-wheeler, tractor-trailer, or another type of commercial truck, contact our Mesa truck accident attorneys at (602) 892-5000 to arrange a FREE consultation.

Most large trucks weigh 20-30 times as much as passenger vehicles, so you can just imagine the devastation that can occur when one collides at high speeds with regular vehicles on the highway. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), over 4,000 people were killed in truck crashes last year. Of these, 68% were occupants of regular passenger vehicles, and 16% were pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists. 

The most common causes of mesa trucking accidents include: 

• Speeding 
• Fatigued driving 
• Driving under the influence
• Reckless driving
• Distracted driving
• Improperly loaded cargo
• Poor vehicle maintenance 
• Poor road conditions 
• Improper driving training 
• Unrealistic time restraints 

Contrary to popular belief, not all trucking accidents are the fault of the person behind the wheel of the truck. A Mesa truck accident attorney at our firm can assist you in determining who may be liable for your injuries and help you pursue a claim against this party. Our personal injury lawyers in Mesa will assist you in determining whether the following liable parties are responsible:

• The truck driver
• The trucking company 
• Cargo loaders
• Parts manufacturers

Call (602) 892-5000 today to speak to a leading trucking accident lawyer in Mesa for FREE.

If you’re injured in a commercial truck accident due to the negligence of another person or company, you deserve to be properly compensated for the entirety of your medical expenses and the trauma you have endured. The types of compensation you may be entitled to receive for your truck accident claim include: 

• Past, present, and future medical expenses, including hospital stays, doctor’s visits, medications, surgeries, and physical therapy
• Lost wages and lost earning capacity
• Property damage  
• Emotional anguish
• Lost quality of life 
• Pain and suffering 

At Smith Alston Darner & Lee, our Mesa 18-wheeler accident lawyers understand that you are most likely already swarmed with medical bills that you can’t afford and should not have to pay. That’s why we charge absolutely nothing upfront for our services. Instead, we work on contingency fees, meaning we only collect fees from the compensation we win on your behalf. If we don’t help you win, you do not pay a cent. 

It can be difficult to know what to do after a truck accident, especially if you are injured, but the steps you take after the fact can ultimately protect your rights to compensation and ensure you obtain the resources you need to recover. With that said, our truck accident lawyers recommend taking the following steps:

• Call 9-1-1, so police and medical responders are dispatched to the scene.
• Seek medical attention, even if you don’t think you are injured.
• Document the evidence, including taking photos and giving a police statement.
• Write down witness contact information.
• Don’t say anything to the other driver.
• Avoid posting on social media.
• Contact a Mesa truck accident attorney.

No matter what, you should never attempt to handle a truck accident case on your own. Trucking companies often have a team of skilled defense attorneys at the ready with the goal of limiting their liability for the crash and thus absolving themselves of any responsibility to pay you a fair compensatory settlement. At Smith Alston Darner & Lee, we will do absolutely everything in our power to ensure that does not happen. 

Remember, the statute of limitations is two years from the date of the truck accident, but time is of the essence in these cases to ensure evidence is preserved in a timely manner. Contact our Mesa truck accident lawyers right away at (602)-892-5000 for a free consultation and to learn more about your legal options.