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If you or a loved one sustain an injury or property damage caused by the negligent actions of a truck driver or trucking company in Arizona, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, recovering this compensation will be a challenge, and it will almost certainly involve filing a lawsuit against...

Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle that weighs thousands of pounds is a tremendous responsibility, and every driver owes a duty of care to others around them. This duty includes operating the vehicle safely within the parameters laid forth under Arizona traffic laws. However, drivers operating while fatigued behind the wheel present an...

A jackknife truck accident happens when the back part of the truck (the trailer) swings from the rear section from behind the cab and subsequently forms a 90-degree angle with the cab, resembling a jackknife opening or closing. A jackknife truck accident often leads to major injuries and property damage to those inside other...

Individuals who operate commercial vehicles are held to a higher standard, including when it comes to operating vehicles under the influence. While the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) level for drivers in regular vehicles is .08%, the limit is half that for drivers operating commercial vehicles - .04%. Working with an experienced Phoenix drunk...

Every commercial truck on the roadway has what most people would call a “black box,” but the reality is that there are a few devices on a semi-truck that paint a complete digital picture of a truck’s health and show the events leading up to a recordable incident, such as an accident. Here, we...

During the most recent reporting year of data provided by the Arizona Department of Transportation, we can see that more than 52,000 individuals sustained injuries in vehicle accidents. Additionally, there were 1,294 traffic collision fatalities that same year. Individuals can sustain injuries or lose their lives in any type of vehicle accident, but there...

Delivery vehicles have quickly become an essential part of our modern society. E-commerce has become one of the main ways individuals shop for and receive goods, and the speed towards online shopping dramatically increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, when an accident with a delivery truck occurs, it is crucial to determine liability so...

If a commercial truck overturns into a rollover incident, this can lead to major roadway devastation. Collisions with other vehicles on the roadway can lead to significant injuries and major property damage. However, what causes commercial truck rollover accidents? Common Causes of Commercial Truck Rollover Incidents Larger commercial trucks are more susceptible to rollover...

Commercial truck drivers have fairly strict regulations they must follow, particularly when it comes to their hours of service. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an agency within the Department of Transportation that stipulates how long commercial truck drivers are allowed to operate their vehicles each day and during each work week....

Commercial trucks weigh much more than traditional passenger vehicles. Some can even weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds when fully loaded with cargo. One of the most important parts of owning and operating these larger vehicles is performing necessary maintenance. Even if there is only one minor mechanical failure with a large commercial vehicle, this...