Truck Accident Lawyer in Florence, AZ
SR-79 and Hunt Highway carry Florence’s highest crash volume. Pinal County Superior Court.
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Florence Road Network and Context
Florence is the county seat of Pinal County, located approximately 60 miles southeast of Phoenix and 30 miles north of Tucson along SR-79 (the Florence-Coolidge Highway / Florence Junction Highway). SR-79 is the primary north-south corridor connecting Florence to the US-60/SR-202 interchange near Florence Junction to the north and to the Tucson metro via Oracle Road to the south — it carries sustained mixed traffic through an area where speed limits and road design have not kept pace with growth, producing a documented history of fatal crashes. SR-287 (North Pinal Ave / Main Street) is the east-west connector through Florence toward Coolidge and Casa Grande. The Pinal County Jail and state prison facilities — Arizona State Prison Complex-Florence is adjacent to the city — generate a distinctive commuter and visitor vehicle pattern around the prison perimeter roads that adds to the area’s traffic exposure. Hunt Highway connects Florence to the San Tan Valley residential communities to the north, carrying growing residential commuter traffic that has outpaced the highway’s design capacity.
Florence is the county seat of Pinal County — Pinal County Superior Court is located in Florence (971 N Jason Lopez Circle B, Florence AZ 85132). Pinal Community Hospital (1046 Adamsville Rd, Florence AZ) is the primary medical facility in the immediate area; serious trauma cases transfer to Banner Casa Grande Regional Medical Center (1800 E Florence Blvd, Casa Grande AZ) or to the Maricopa or Pima County Level I trauma centers depending on direction. Florence PD handles in-city crashes; Pinal County Sheriff covers the surrounding county; DPS handles SR-79, SR-287, and other state highway crashes.
Truck Accident Risk in Florence
SR-79 and Hunt Highway carry commercial delivery and construction supply trucks serving the Florence/San Tan Valley growth corridor. The Pinal County prison operations generate specialized vehicle traffic including transport vans and supply deliveries. US-60 near Florence Junction carries substantial commercial truck volume on the Phoenix-to-Tucson surface route alternative to I-10. Federal FMCSA regulations apply to all commercial carriers operating through Pinal County. ELD data, dashcam footage, and GPS records are often overwritten within 30–90 days — we send preservation demands at intake on every truck case.
Federal Regulations
- 49 CFR Part 395 — Hours-of-service; ELD data must be preserved
- 49 CFR Part 396 — Maintenance records
- ARS 12-542 — 2-year statute of limitations
Our Fee Structure
Contingency fee. No fee unless we recover compensation for you. Free consultation with Josh Wood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What federal regulations apply to commercial truck crashes?
FMCSA hours-of-service rules (49 CFR Part 395) and maintenance regulations (49 CFR Part 396). Violations create negligence per se.
Who can be held liable in a truck accident?
The driver, the motor carrier, the shipper, a maintenance contractor, and the vehicle lessor may all be liable with separate insurance policies.
How do I preserve evidence after a truck crash?
Send a preservation demand immediately. ELD data, dashcam footage, and GPS records are often overwritten within 30–90 days. We do this at intake.
How long do I have to file?
2 years under ARS 12-542. But evidence disappears faster — contact an attorney immediately after any commercial vehicle crash.
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Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Speak directly with Josh Wood.