Arizona Runaway Trailer Accident Attorneys
Attorney Representation in Phoenix Arizona Since 1996
Tractor trailers are entirely different from more conventional vehicles. Their suspensions, transmissions, and braking systems are all designed to handle and generate far more force than their smaller counterparts. Usually these parts work as designed, keeping large trucks from getting into collisions when in use. Occasionally essential systems fail, however, creating control problems that can easily precipitate major accidents on our nation's highways. One of the most common forms of truck accident is the runaway trailer, a dangerous situation that can leave multiple drivers, including the truck operator, injured or killed.
What causes a runaway trailer accident? Generally these accidents occur when a truck's braking system fails, or fails to work adequately. The most common circumstance that can lead to a runaway trailer is after a long downhill incline, as trucks without working brakes can build up extraordinary momentum in these stretches of highway. When that momentum overwhelms the brakes, the truck may begin simply accelerating out of control, taking cars and obstacles with it. If you have ever seen upward-inclined ramps coming off the highway that are designated for trucks only, their purpose was to prevent a runaway truck.
So what can you do if you have been injured by a runaway trailer? The most important thing is to seek competent counsel. Accidents such as these can be attributable to any number of factors, from driver error to hazardous roadways. In some circumstances the design or manufacture of the truck itself may be to blame. Working with an experienced runaway trailer accident attorney gives you a better chance of identifying the right parties and recovering significant damages for the suffering you have been through.
Breyer Law Offices are truck accident specialists. With more than 15 years of experience and an abiding commitment to better preparation, this is a firm whose reputation and success rate are without peer in Arizona. No matter what kind of injuries you have sustained or how the accident played out, we can help you recover the kind of expenses that might otherwise plague your family for years to come. To get started today, please call Breyer Law Offices now at 602-978-6400, 623-930-8064, 480-753-4534 or Espanol 602-222-8787 or CLICK HERE to submit a Simple Case Form.