The Dr. Lawyer Law Group
Arizona Truck Accident Lawyers
Serious injuries deserve a thorough investigation.
A collision with a commercial truck can leave you facing complex medical needs and difficult questions. We help you understand what happened and pursue your claim.
No fees until we win.
A medical perspective
Experience with the aftermath of a serious crash.
As an emergency room physician, Dr. Zaheer Shah has treated people injured in trucking accidents. He understands why the medical consequences deserve as much attention as the circumstances of the collision.
The Dr. Lawyer Law Group brings that medical perspective to your case. We work to understand your injuries, explain their effect on your life, and present your claim to the responsible parties.
Investigating the crash
Looking beyond the scene of the collision.
Truck accident cases can involve a driver, a trucking business, insurers, and several sources of evidence. A thorough investigation helps identify the people and organizations whose conduct should be examined.
The driver and the trip
Witness accounts, available driving records, and records of driving hours may help explain what happened before the crash.
The vehicle and its condition
Inspection and maintenance information can help establish whether the truck’s condition played a role.
The medical and crash evidence
Medical records and, when appropriate, accident reconstruction experts help connect the collision with the injuries and losses that followed.
Federal safety background: FMCSA information on carrier safety investigations.
Who may be responsible
Responsibility requires more than a company name.
The driver and a trucking company may both need to be considered when evaluating a claim. The driver’s relationship with the company, the work being performed, and each party’s conduct can affect the analysis.
Calling a driver an owner-operator or independent contractor does not, by itself, settle every question of responsibility. We examine the relationships and facts before deciding which parties a claim should address.
After a truck accident
Put your health first. Preserve what you can.
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Prioritize medical care
Seek medical attention and follow the advice of your treating providers. Your care should come before gathering information.
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Document the scene safely
If it is safe, photograph the vehicles, road conditions, debris, and visible injuries. Do not put yourself in danger to collect evidence.
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Keep contact information
Save driver and insurance details, witness contact information, and the police report number if available.
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Keep your records together
Retain medical records, bills, insurance correspondence, and notes about how the injuries affect your day-to-day life.
Injuries & recovery
Making the medical consequences clear.
The injuries described in truck accident cases can include broken bones, crushed limbs, brain injuries, internal injuries, cuts, and burns. Each person’s treatment and recovery are different.
Care now and in the future
We look at the treatment you have received and the ongoing needs identified by your medical providers.
The effect on everyday life
Time away from work, pain, and changes to your independence are part of understanding the full impact of the crash.
Learn more about our brain injury, burn injury, and wrongful death representation.
Filing deadlines
Give your claim the time it needs.
Arizona personal injury claims generally have a two-year limitation period after the claim accrues. Exceptions and shorter deadlines may apply, including for claims involving public entities. An early review can help identify the applicable deadlines and the evidence needed for your case.
Arizona law: A.R.S. § 12-542; § 12-821.01; § 12-821.
Start with a conversation
Tell us about
your truck accident.
Tell us what happened and how your injuries have affected your life. We can help you understand your legal options and discuss the next steps.
Free case strategy session
(602) 680-7300No fees until we win.