Frequently Asked Truck Accident Questions

How are commercial trucks legally defined?

Commercial trucks are defined as being any truck that transports goods weighing ten thousand pounds or more.

Who is usually injured or killed in truck accidents?

Due to the size and sturdy frames of commercial trucks, it is typically the drivers or passengers of other vehicles who are injured or killed in a truck accident. In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation reports other vehicle drivers and passengers suffer 98% of all truck accident fatalities.

Where do most truck accidents take place?

Approxiamtely 68% of all truck accidents take place on highways in rural areas. About 32% take place on highways in urban settings like Phoenix, Arizona.

Who can be held liable in truck accident lawsuits when the passenger vehicle driver is not at fault?

Depending on why the accident occurred, there can be many different liable parties. The truck driver, maintenance company, trucking company or truck owner could be potential defendants in a truck accident lawsuit.

If you have been catastrophically injured or if you have a loved one who was killed in a truck accident due to the other driver’s negligence, please contact the truck accident attorneys of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today. We have the experience, determination and resources necessary to help make sure you get the damages you are entitled to. Don't hesitate to schedule a free consultation with our Phoenix, Arizona office today, even if you live elsewhere. We can talk with you about your situation over the phone.