Arizona Truck Accident
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Injured in a crash involving a semi, delivery truck or other commercial vehicle? Tell Wood Injury Law what happened. Get a free review of your legal options and the evidence that may matter to your claim.
The truck driver said he didn’t see you.
You were on I-10, the 60, or US-93 when an 18-wheeler changed lanes into you, jackknifed across your lane, or rear-ended you at speed. You walked away, or you didn’t. Your car is totaled. Your back hurts in a way it didn’t yesterday.
Truck crashes can involve the driver, the trucking company and other parties. Wood Injury Law reviews the circumstances of the crash and the records that may help explain what happened.
The 6 traps adjusters set in the first call
The fastest way to lose a truck-accident case is to hand the trucking company’s insurer evidence in the first 72 hours.
The recorded statement
Arizona law does not require you to give one. Once recorded, every imprecise word becomes locked evidence.
The “are you okay?” gambit
You answer “I’m okay” out of politeness. That phrase appears in your settlement file forever.
The blanket medical authorization
Signed without an attorney narrowing scope — you give insurance access to your entire pre-accident medical history.
The fast lowball offer
$5K to “wrap this up” before your MRI. Once you sign, the case closes forever.
Black-box data evasion
Driver logs, vehicle data and other records may help explain the crash. Ask about preserving relevant evidence early; availability varies by record and circumstance.
The clock
2-year Arizona statute of limitations under A.R.S. § 12-542. Government truck cases require 180-day notice.
What to do in the first 72 hours
Get medical attention.
Adrenaline masks injuries. Concussions, internal bleeding, and ligament damage are routinely missed at the scene. ER documentation creates the medical record your case will rely on.
Document the scene.
Photos of the vehicle, the road, and your injuries. Witness names and phone numbers. Insurance won’t preserve any of this for you.
Don’t give a statement.
Tell any insurance caller: “I’ll have my attorney contact you.” That sentence stops every trap above. You owe no further explanation.
Call us.
Tell us about the crash, your injuries and your questions. Request a free review of your legal options.
Questions clients ask on the first call
How much does it cost to hire Wood Injury Law?
We work on a contingency basis. The terms are set out in a written agreement you read before signing, and the case review itself is free.
How long do I have to file in Arizona?
Two years from the date of the wreck under A.R.S. § 12-542. Government cases require 180-day notice under A.R.S. § 12-821.01.
What if I’m partly at fault?
Arizona is a pure comparative negligence state under A.R.S. § 12-2505. You can still recover, reduced by your percentage of fault.
What if the at-fault party had no insurance?
Your own UM/UIM coverage under A.R.S. § 20-259.01 may pay your damages even when the at-fault driver carries no insurance.
What if I had a prior injury?
Arizona follows the eggshell plaintiff doctrine. A wreck that aggravated an existing condition still caused your current injury and is compensable.
How quickly should I call?
Today if you can. Earlier involvement means evidence preservation, no recorded-statement traps, and a clear strategy from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions — Arizona Truck Accident Lawyer
Why are truck accident cases different from regular car accidents in Arizona?
How long do I have to sue after a truck accident in Arizona?
What if the truck driver was on the job — can I sue the trucking company?
What damages are available in a Arizona truck accident case?
Do I need a lawyer for a truck accident in Arizona?
Quick answer: what evidence matters in an Arizona truck accident claim?
Truck accident claims often depend on evidence beyond the police report. The key records may include driver logs, electronic logging device data, inspection history, maintenance records, dispatch notes, load records, dashcam footage, witness information, and medical documentation that ties the crash to the injury.
If the crash involved an 18-wheeler, delivery truck, box truck, or commercial carrier, evidence preservation should happen early. The trucking company or insurer may control records that an injured person cannot access without a formal request.