Vail Truck Accident Lawyer

We Represent Injured Victims in Vail, AZ and Throughout Pima County 

Large trucks are an essential part of our economy. We see them at all hours of the day and night in Vail, racing along I-10 or pulling into a loading dock, where they offload goods or pick up freight for transportation. When these vehicles smash into lighter cars which get in the way, the results are often tragic.

Contact Karnas Law Firm, PLLC, after any collision with a large vehicle or truck. Victims can potentially receive compensation for various damages, like medical bills and property damage, which could total thousands of dollars. Obtaining the help of an experienced Vail truck accident lawyer is essential to ensuring fair treatment in the claims process, because no one has your back like Karnas Law.

Do I Have a Valid Truck Accident Case?

Arizona lets accident victims sue for compensation when someone else negligently or recklessly injures them. Most truck accidents are caused by negligence, such as:

• Texting and driving
• Failure to observe surroundings
• Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
• Illegal lane changes and turns
• Tailgating
• Driver fatigue
• Drunk or drugged driving

When the evidence is in your favor, you can typically negotiate a settlement with the defendant, which makes going to court unnecessary. Few people really understand if they have a strong claim, so reach out to an attorney at our firm for an individualized case assessment.

Evidence for Your Claim

Many of our clients in Vail don’t know what happened during the aftermath after they’re hit by commercial trucks or other vehicles. They were driving down the road when a giant truck smashed into them, and they call their loved one from the hospital where they are receiving treatment for massive injuries.

Let us review the facts. We can try to piece together the accident by:

• Reviewing the police report and talking to witnesses;
• Inspecting the vehicles involved in the crash;
• Visiting the accident scene;
• Finding video of the accident, such as security footage from a nearby business;
• Reviewing any pictures you took of the vehicles involved in the crash;
• Studying chemical test results if the trucker was drunk;
• Analyzing the trucking company’s accident history;
• Requesting data from the truck’s black box.

Based on this evidence needed, our law firm might conclude you have a strong claim for compensation from the trucking company or insurance company. Call our firm to investigate right away. Evidence can disappear if not preserved quickly.

Defendants in a Truck Accident Case

You can seek compensation from whoever is responsible for truck accidents or a fatal crash:

• Truckers: Truckers cause many accidents because they are in a hurry to get to their destination. Deadlines are tight, and some truckers use drugs to help stay awake or they travel too fast. Other accidents are caused by distraction, confusion, or illegal turns.
• Trucking companies: The company owns the truck and should ensure it is properly serviced. They might also have automatic liability when their employee crashes into you.
• Loading or freight companies: The freight in the back of a truck might be loaded improperly, which could lead to a jackknife or rollover. We might sue the freight company for failing to secure the freight.
• Mechanics: A truck’s mechanic could do poor work, making the truck dangerous to drive.

Bringing a claim to file against the right defendant is critical for your truck accident lawyer. If you sue the wrong one, your case is delayed.

How Much Can You Get in a Settlement?

At Karnas Law Firm, our Vail Truck accident lawyers have years of experience with these claims. We spend a lot of time going over the facts to identify how to determine how much we can request for:

• Income lost because you can’t work: Truck accidents cause serious, painful injuries. It’s normal to take time off to rehab and recover. We can request financial compensation for all lost wages or income.
• Loss of earning capacity: Permanent disabilities might prevent you from ever going back to work. We can request future lost income.
• Medical treatment for your injuries: We demand financial compensation to cover doctor’s office visits, surgery, rehabilitation, wheelchairs or crutches, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and ambulance services.
• Future medical care for permanent disabilities: Someone who is paralyzed could have thousands of dollars in future medical expenses each year.
• Car and other property damage: Your car was probably crunched in the accident. You should request money for repairs.
• Pain and suffering: After a crash, you might be unable to sleep or enjoy time with your family. Many victims sink into depression or struggle with escalating anxiety. This category—pain and suffering—covers these types of non-economic damages.

Why Choose Karnas Law for Truck Accidents?

Truck accidents are notoriously difficult to win. Many trucking companies strategically avoid accepting responsibility for an accident to protect their reputations and bottom line. They also have powerful insurance companies representing them to deny claims. Going up against them without legal help is like fighting a hurricane.

You deserve a seasoned, talented Vail truck accident lawyer to help you. Karnas Law Firm has handled countless truck accident cases from start to finish, and we know what evidence is necessary.

If you hire us, we can:

• Compile evidence to establish fault for the accident. We don’t simply wait for the insurance companies to hand over a box of evidence to use. We actively find useful evidence.
• Analyze whether state and federal regulations apply to your case. These regulations might prove helpful at establishing negligence or responsibility for the accident.
• Document the full extent of your injuries. Often, insurers fight aggressively to limit compensation for pain and suffering.
• Negotiate to win. We do not simply accept a first settlement offer or hope for the best. We know how to spur insurers to increase the amount offered.
• Litigate strategically. Our firm can head into court to vindicate your rights, and we pay attention to all deadlines.

Call Our Vail Truck Accident Lawyers Today

Truck accidents leave many people and their families in a state of shock. Injuries tend to be very serious, and victims need a passionate advocate in their corner who is looking out for their interests. Please contact Karnas Law Firm, PLLC, today. Our team of truck accident lawyers will do everything possible to hold truckers and other parties accountable for an accident. Our consultations are free and without any obligation.