Arizona Truck Defect Lawyers
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
Truck Defects
Trucking companies and independent truck drivers understand the importance of maintaining their trucks properly. A properly tuned and maintained truck will save them money through reduced fuel costs and better performance, and the truck will remain on the road making money for a much longer period of time. However, just as some car owners don't take proper care of their vehicles and end up driving dangerous vehicles that are prone to breakdown, some trucking companies and drivers also fail to properly maintain their trucks. Unlike passenger cars, a poorly maintained tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, and defective tires, brakes and other parts can lead to deadly Arizona truck accidents.
Many Types of Dangerous Truck Defects Endanger Everyone
Usually when a defective truck part causes an accident, there are multiple truck equipment failures of responsibility that contribute to the accident. Some examples of this negligence include the following:
- Drivers who notice that something is wrong but don't alert the mechanics
- Trucking company officials that know tires, brakes and other equipment is worn but don't fix them so they can make more money
- Owner-operators who put off scheduled maintenance to save money
- Trucking companies that illegally overload trucks and greatly increase the chance that parts will fail
- Truck part manufacturers, distributors or sellers that make, distribute or sell defective truck parts
All it takes for a truck with dangerous defects to be put back on the road is one or more breakdowns in systems designed to prevent this from happening. Making matters worse, it happens every day despite tough laws and criminal penalties designed to discourage negligent behavior. Other type of truck defects can be just as deadly, and that is why Arizona state troopers and other law enforcement agencies conduct surprise inspections on a regular basis. These defects include the following:
- Broken or missing lighting that fails to warn drivers when a truck is near or has pulled over
- Broken or missing mirrors that greatly increase the blind spots on each side and the rear of a truck
- Truck tires that are underinflated, driven past their useful life or otherwise defective and are likely to explode, causing the trucker to lose control of the rig
- Worn or defective brake parts that cause the truck's brakes to fail, causing horrible Phoenix truck collisions
Arizona Truck Accident Lawyers Helping Injured People Since 1996
In many cases where a truck accident has occurred due to truck defects, the trucking company or driver knows that parts were defective. In the days following an accident, they often try and convince injured people that they have no case and offer them a modest settlement in exchange for a signature on some forms. Don't sign away your right to seek damages against the at-fault party! Before you sign anything, call the Arizona personal injury lawyers at Breyer Law Offices at (602) 267-1280. They can review all documents, protect your rights and help you receive the fair and just compensation you deserve. Call them today, and put their experience and proven record of success to work for you!
