Arizona Trucking Accident Lawyers
Truck Accident Causes
Truck accidents tend to garner headlines because of the devastating forces involved. Unlike conventional car crashes that may involve one or two vehicles, a major truck accident can involve ten or more cars and tie up the highway for hours. If you have ever passed an accident like this on the road, you may have found yourself wondering what could have gone wrong with such an enormous vehicle. The answer is: many things. If you were involved yourself in a truck accident, it is important to understand what kind of issues may have led to your injuries.
The number one cause of truck accidents is without question rollover accidents. These can take many forms as well, but in every one of them, a truck goes out of control and begins to flip at high speeds. Because tractor trailers involve so many moving parts and the cargo itself can be unstable, rollover accidents can easily result in head-on collisions, chemical leaks, explosions, and massive injuries. No matter if the cause was driver error or some other obstacle, sorting out what happened is job one for your truck accident attorney. Good analysis is essential if you want to mount an effective lawsuit for your injures.
Even without a rollover, a truck accident may be caused by several factors. Hazardous roadways are a common culprit, for instance, including any highway that may be hiding obstacles in lanes such as traffic cones or debris from a construction site. A truck itself can malfunction as well, especially if it has overheated from excessive work or if the brakes have given way after a long incline. Imbalanced or overloaded cargo can play a role as well, changing the forces involved in that truck's operation and potentially sending it into a skid or a jackknife.
Sorting through these disparate causes takes time, patience, and an exhaustive understanding of vehicular physics. This process may yield one or several liable parties, any of which can then be pursued to cover the expenses you have incurred. Truck accidents can result in head trauma, spinal injury, amputation and burns, and treating issues such as these safely may require years and decades of care. If you have been injured in a Phoenix truck accident and want superior legal representation in your corner, please call Breyer Law Offices now or CLICK HERE to submit a Simple Case Form.
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