Suffering injuries in a commercial vehicle accident can put your life on hold. You need time to heal from your injuries which means time off work and paying expensive medical bills when you’re not working is overwhelming.
But you don’t have to do it alone. Our team of Tucson commercial vehicle accident attorneys at Zinda Law Group can help you through the legal process after you get into an accident.
Common Injuries in a Commercial Truck Accident
Commercial vehicles’ size and weight result in catastrophic injuries that could affect you for the rest of your life. However, if you suffered any of these injuries, a personal injury attorney in Tucson can help you recover compensation to pay for the treatment costs:
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord damage occurs when the vertebrae or nerves in your spine are damaged. A spinal cord injury usually occurs from a large impact on your body, such as being rear-ended by a commercial truck. Depending on your injury’s severity, you could require temporary rehabilitation or a lifelong recovery.
A spinal cord injury can also take away your independence and ability to do daily tasks. In addition, medical treatment for this injury can be expensive due to the long-term medical needs you may have.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is another common injury commercial truck accident victims suffer. This injury results from a hard hit to the head that impacts the brain.
A TBI can lead to short-term effects such as memory loss, headaches, and dizziness. But it can also have long-term effects such as mental health issues such as depression or anxiety, trouble thinking, and speech difficulties.
Internal Injuries
You could sustain a wide range of internal injuries after a commercial truck accident, but the most common is internal bleeding. For example, if your body hits the steering wheel or glass punctures your skin, it could trigger internal bleeding.
This could mean that any organ in your body is injured and bleeding, but it isn’t obvious. Internal bleeding is incredibly dangerous as it could lead to death if you don’t seek treatment in time.
After an accident, you should seek medical help immediately to get a proper diagnosis of your accident injuries. If you suffered additional injuries, our Tucson lawyers can review your commercial vehicle accident case and tell you if you have a valid case.
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationStatute of Limitations for Commercial Truck Accidents
In Arizona, you only have so much time to file a personal injury claim after a commercial vehicle crash. According to A.R.S. §12-542, you only have two years from the accident date to file a claim. After the deadline passes, you will be unable to recover any compensation.
That’s why it’s essential to meet with one of our Tucson commercial truck accident attorneys so we can review your case and help you understand when your deadline is. It’s important to remember that you could have shorter or longer than the statute of limitations states depending on our accident’s details.
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationWho Could Be Liable in a Tucson Commercial Vehicle Crash?
Several parties could be to blame for your injuries in a commercial vehicle crash. It could be a single party or multiple people at fault that you can seek compensation from. Our commercial truck accident attorneys in Tucson can help you hold the following parties accountable:
- Commercial vehicle company
- Driver
- Another driver on the road
- Vehicle manufacturer
- State or federal government agency
Our team understands how frustrating it can be to be injured by people who were supposed to avoid causing harm. However, we can help you identify the liable parties in your Tucson accident and recover the compensation you qualify for.
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationHow does a Commercial Truck Accident Lawyer Prove Negligence?
We’ve discussed who can be liable in a truck accident, but before identifying the negligent parties, your lawyer must prove the four elements of negligence. To be eligible for compensation and a commercial vehicle accident case, the following elements must be present in your case:
Duty of Care
The defendant must have owed a legal duty of care to you. This means that the defendant is responsible for acting reasonably and avoiding causing harm.
The duty of care can vary depending on the specific circumstances and the relationship between the parties involved. Our lawyer can help you understand if the party that harmed you had a duty of care.
Breach of Duty
The at-fault party must have breached their duty of care by failing to act as a reasonable person would have in similar circumstances. This breach can occur through an action or a failure to act when there was a duty to do so.
For example, a reasonable person wouldn’t speed when they have heavy cargo that could cause a rollover accident. There are several ways truck drivers and other parties can breach the duty of care.
Causation
The defendant’s breach of duty and your truck accident injuries must be connected. A lawyer from Zinda Law Group will use evidence to prove that the liable parties are at fault for the accident and your injuries.
This could include evidence such as medical records, photos of your injuries, and traffic cam footage. We’ll gather all the relevant evidence and build a strong case for you.
Damages
You must have suffered actual damages or harm due to the defendant’s breach of duty. Damages can be either financial or emotional losses that you’ve suffered due to the liable parties’ negligence. The court assesses the extent of the damages you’ve suffered to determine the appropriate compensation you should receive.
Our small firm has a big advantage when it’s time to prove negligence. Due to our small size, we have more resources and can assign two lawyers to your case. And in addition, you’ll have an investigations team and a medical records team working to prove the liable parties’ negligence.
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationDamages a Lawyer fom Our Firm Can Help You Recover
To replace the financial losses and help you cope with the emotional losses you’ve suffered, our truck accident team can help you recover compensation. In addition, a lawyer from our team can help you recover:
Economic Damages
Economic damages impact you financially and have a dollar value attached to them. We can help you recover economic losses such as:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Loss of household services
- Loss of employment
- Property damage
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are losses that don’t have a financial impact but impact you emotionally. Our team could help you recover non-economic damages such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Emotional distress
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
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At Zinda Law Group, we prioritize helping you get the legal help you need. Whether we’re assisting you with paperwork or proving negligence, we’re always ready to help.
Take advantage of our No Win No Fee Guarantee and schedule a free case evaluation today with one of our commercial vehicle accident attorneys in Tucson.
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