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  1. Who May Be At Fault in a Goodyear Trucking Accident
  2. Pursuing a Settlement After a Goodyear Truck Accident

Goodyear, Arizona, sees its fair share of commercial truck traffic. While most truckers are probably safe drivers, there are always exceptions. Unfortunately, people who are involved in accidents with large semis or other big rigs are often severely injured. Unfortunately, smaller cars and pickup trucks do not fare well in accidents with 18-wheelers.

You might be wondering about your next steps if you’ve sustained injuries in a truck accident. You’ll need to figure out what caused the crash and who owes you a settlement for your damages. The Goodyear truck accident attorneys from Zanes Law can discuss this all with you during a free case evaluation.

Who May Be At Fault in a Goodyear Trucking Accident

Accident victims who successfully prove their case are typically entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other monetary damages. Non-economic damages like pain and suffering and mental anguish are also recoverable with sound legal representation. 

These damages add up fast, and in most cases, plaintiffs who have professional legal assistance secure significantly larger settlements. Often, the biggest challenge is proving who is at fault. 

An experienced truck accident attorney may be able to inspect the truck that was involved in the accident to retrieve black box information. Because at-fault parties may attempt to destroy this important evidence, your attorney may file an injunction to ensure that the data is preserved. The following parties may be at fault in a trucking accident:

  • Truck driver
  • Trucking company
  • Truck or parts manufacturer
  • Mechanics or maintenance personnel
  • Cargo loaders or the owner of the truck’s contents
  • Other motorists

For a free legal consultation with a truck accidents lawyer serving Goodyear, call 866-499-8989

Pursuing a Settlement After a Goodyear Truck Accident

Once you know who is at fault, it’s time to calculate your damages. Your Goodyear truck accident lawyer can assist you with this critical step. 

You and your attorney absolutely must accurately estimate the value of your claim. This way, the insurance company won’t be able to tempt you with a lowball settlement because you will know how much money you are entitled to.

Typical damages in Goodyear semi-truck claims include:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost wages and future earning potential
  • Pain and suffering
  • Property damage
  • Scarring or disfigurement
  • Loss of consortium 
  • Diminished quality of life
  • Mental trauma and related treatment costs

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Hello! As client of Zane law I was recently involved in accident last September and my recovery is still healing but Zane law checked on me and made sure everything was going smoothly and made sure I was on the right step every single time. I definitely would used them again ! They have helped my recovery so much and being a mom of 6 it has made my days a little more better/easier! From chiropractor to message therapist and making sure I had that extra help like trauma counseling to get through my days! I thank you so much Rachel and Annabelle!

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What a Goodyear Truck Accident Lawyer Can Do for You

If you need compensation but don’t know where to begin, the first step is to seek medical treatment for your injuries. Then, as soon as you can, reach out to a local personal injury lawyer specializing in Arizona truck accident claims. 

Here’s what our Goodyear team can do in a truck accident case:

Help Gather Evidence

The liable party’s insurance company will often dispute your story to try to implicate you in the collision. We can investigate the accident, interview witnesses, and obtain records such as driver logs and truck maintenance reports. Our legal team understands the importance of working quickly to secure evidence before it gets lost or destroyed.

Investigate the Accident

We will, of course, review the police report taken by the Goodyear Police Department or other involved law enforcement agencies, and if the accident is complicated, we can work with a traffic reconstructionist to pinpoint what happened. Through our investigation, we will identify liable parties and find out their insurance policy limits.

Estimate the Cost of Your Treatment

We will also review your medical records to determine the extent of your past, present, and future expenses. If the accident leaves you disabled or with long-term medical issues, we can include your future medical costs and any required modifications to your home and vehicle.

Negotiate With the Insurance Company

We’ll help you submit a claim to the insurer of the at-fault truck driver, the trucking company, and any other responsible parties. We can then negotiate with the insurance companies on your behalf. We’ll seek full compensation for your injuries and other losses so that you can relax and focus on your recovery.

Keep You Updated Every Step of the Way

Throughout the claims process, we’ll keep you updated on your case and notify you of any new developments. When an insurance company makes a settlement offer, we’ll advise you based on our experience with similar cases. If the insurer fails to offer an equitable settlement, we’ll file a lawsuit in the appropriate Arizona court and fight for justice there.

Time Limit for Arizona Personal Injury Cases

Every state has a statute of limitations for filing personal injury lawsuits, and Arizona is no exception. Arizona has a two-year time limit for filing a lawsuit for an injury or wrongful death caused by a motor vehicle accident. This time limit is explained in A.R.S. § 12-542.

You only have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver. If you wait until after this time limit expires, your case will likely be dismissed, and you may be barred from pursuing compensation, even if the other driver was clearly at fault.

Reach Out to a Goodyear Truck Accident Attorney

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a truck accident in or around Goodyear, Arizona, contact Zanes Law as soon as possible. Our personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means you won’t pay anything upfront. 

As your Goodyear truck accident attorneys, we can provide the aggressive representation you need to get compensation from big trucking companies and their insurers. We have extensive experience handling truck accident claims and know what it takes to get justice in these complex cases. Contact us today for a free consultation!