As truck accident attorneys in Arizona, we were glad to learn that the number of fatalities caused by truck and bus accidents in Arizona declined from 47 in 2009 to 21 in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) through their 2010 Arizona Crash Facts Summary.
ABC15 reported a commercial truck caught fire in Fountain Hills. According to reports, the fire started in the afternoon of December 8 on State Route 87. There were no reported injuries or fatalities regarding this accident.
Statistics on Vehicle Crash Resulting in Fire in Arizona
According to Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT’s) 2010 Arizona Crash Facts Summary, Maricopa County has the greatest number of reported crashes with 68,579 out of 106,177 statewide incidents. Meanwhile, motor vehicle crashes resulting in fire or explosion in 2010 declined to 321 from 376 in 2009.
Should you Contact an Experienced Arizona Trucking Accident Lawyer?
As Arizona injury lawyers, we handle many trucking accidents and can tell you that people who are involved in truck accidents and are not injured are very lucky. Most people who are involved in a trucking accident in Arizona are many times very seriously injured. When a fire ensues, more likely than not, the occupants of the vehicles will be seriously injured, if not sustain fatal injuries. Trucking accidents can be very complex to pursue because a lawyer must know the federal regulations for trucking companies and truck drivers.
There are also many different ways to pursue a trucking accident case because of these regulations. One of the first things that should be done if there is a serious injury or fatality in a trucking accident, is to make sure that a spoliation letter is sent to the truck driver and trucking company so that no valuable evidence is destroyed. A specific letter with very specific language must be sent. If the letter is not done correctly, it could be the difference between a successful settlement and no settlement at all.
For a free consultation on your trucking accident case in Arizona, call Breyer Law Offices, P.C., our attorneys have been handling trucking accident injury claims in Arizona for years. Call for your free consultation at (602) 267-1280.
