As Williams truck accident attorneys, we were sorry to hear about a crash that left one person dead on Saturday afternoon, January 14, 2012. The crash occurred at 3:29 p.m. on Interstate 40 between a truck and semi-truck, according to Fox 10. One person was trapped inside the truck and died, according to reports. The person has not yet been identified, and police are still investigating to determine exactly what caused the accident. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family of the person who was killed. This is a tragic car accident.
Possible Causes of This Williams Truck Accident
As truck accident lawyers in Arizona, we know that these types of crashes can occur because of fatigued drivers, distracted drivers, and drivers who make unsafe lane changes. It is possible that one of the drivers swerved in front of or side-swiped the other. This could even be a head-on collision. This case, like all crashes, deserves proper and thorough investigation to determine what happened.
Williams Truck Accident Statistics
Williams truck accidents and Williams car accidents accounted for 97 crashes in 2010, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). One person was killed in these accidents and 21 were injured. There were two alcohol-related crashes that same year. In Arizona that same year, there were nearly 15,000 sideswipe accidents and 1,940 head-on crashes.
Contact a Williams Wrongful Death Attorney
As Arizona truck accident wrongful death attorneys, we know how much families want answers and want closure. We attempt to bring this to them by thoroughly investigating an accident to determine what happened and who was at fault. We then hold that at-fault driver responsible for all the costs incurred by the family because of the wrongful death. These costs include funeral costs, future lost wages, and much more. If the at-fault driver was breaking the law at the time of the accident by driving drunk or disobeying traffic laws, we may decide to bring a claim for punitive damages. Truck accidents can be complex and it is important to know the trucking regulations. Contact the Husband and Wife Law Team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for a free initial consultation. We understand federal truck regulations and can answer all your legal questions.
