Truck accident victims often sustain severe injuries that cause ongoing physical, emotional and financial suffering. The empowerment of understanding your rights and legal options for holding liable parties accountable can often be a big step of the total recovery process.
At Phillips Law Group, we see firsthand the devastating results that victims and their families suffer after a serious truck accident. We have a proven track record of recovering more than $1 billion in damages for clients in Maricopa, Yavapai and other counties throughout the state of Arizona. Our firm’s founding partner Jeffrey Phillips is a Top 10 member of the Trucking Trial Lawyers Association, an organization that selects its members by invite only.
Our Peoria truck accident lawyers offer a free consultation to review your potential claim and provide answers to your legal questions. There is no obligation to proceed, but if you do, you can retain our services with no upfront costs. We work on a contingency fee basis, so we only get paid if you do.
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Our attorneys need to understand the specifics of the crash as well as the extent of the injuries you have suffered before determining whether you may have a case. Since truck accidents are a type of personal injury claim, there are four elements of negligence that you and your attorney must prove. This includes:
Our Peoria truck accident lawyers at Phillips Law Group have extensive knowledge and experience building strong cases on behalf of our clients to obtain fair compensation for any injuries endured.
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Truck accidents are often serious in nature because the force of impact is increased due to the massive size and weight of a commercial vehicle. The injuries sustained are often life-altering and involve ongoing medical care. However, before calculating an accurate value of your potential case, we need to assess:
After a free consultation with our legal team about the unique circumstances of your accident and the injuries you sustained, some of the damages you may be eligible to recover include:
Our qualified Peoria truck accident lawyers know how to investigate all potential sources of compensation to help you recover the damages you suffered in an accident.
While liability may often fall on the truck driver for causing an accident, there are other parties who may also share some responsibility for your injuries. These parties could include:
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Arizona’s statute of limitationsdefines the filing period allotted to accident victims who are considering filing a personal injury claim. That deadline is typically just two years from the date of the accident. If you miss the filing deadline, you may lose your right to pursue compensation for your damages.
As in most states, there are some exceptions to the general filing rule, including the possibility of having to file significantly sooner. This is why we recommend that you do not delay seeking legal advice to find out what statute of limitations applies in your situation.
The FMCSA has multiple regulations that trucking companies, commercial truck drivers, and other trucking industry parties are required to adhere to, including:
The legal process can be complex and time-consuming to handle on your own. Although there is no guarantee of success in hiring an attorney, those who do often recover more compensation.
Our legal team understands all the potential sources available to truck accident victims. If you have a case and we represent you, we are prepared to help you with the following:
Additionally, we are prepared to advise you on how you can properly record the progress of your injuries, document your medical costs, and keep you fully informed about the progress of your case.
While most cases settle without going to court, our Peoria truck accident attorneys at Phillips Law Group are ready to go to trial on your behalf, if necessary.
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After a truck accident, the most important focus is safety. Check to see if you or any passengers are injured, and immediately call 9-1-1 to get first responders on the scene as soon as possible.
Other important first steps include:
Contacting the police and getting a medical examination, regardless of whether you are aware of any visible wounds, helps to ensure you have official records that link your injuries to the accident, which can help you if you decide to take legal action.
At Phillips Law Group, we handle a variety of truck accident cases and we are committed to protecting the rights and best interests of the clients we represent. We encourage you to schedule a free consultation with a member of our legal team to review your situation and discuss the legal options available to you.
We provide our services on contingency, so there are no upfront fees to represent you. We only collect payment if we are successful in recovering compensation on your behalf, so there is no financial risk.
Give us a call at 602-222-222 to get the legal answers you need.