Our Skilled Injury Lawyers Will Help You Seek Compensation From All Parties Responsible for Your Truck Accident Injuries
You could suffer catastrophic injuries if you are involved in a truck accident in Flagstaff or Northern Arizona. However, truck crashes are more complicated than car accidents, and more than one party may be at fault for the crash. That’s why it’s important to reach out to our experienced Flagstaff personal injury lawyers at Griffen & Stevens Law Firm, PLLC. They’ve helped hundreds of injury victims seek fair compensation after a truck crash and know that liability can rest on more than just a negligent driver. We can help you prove the cause of your truck crash and identify all the liable parties you can hold accountable for your injuries. Here, we discuss the potential at-fault parties in a truck crash. 
Determining Liability in a Flagstaff Truck Accident Can Be Complicated
Truck accidents are different from auto collisions in many ways. While truckers often cause wrecks by driving unsafely, unique factors not involved in other motor vehicle collisions can also play a role. This can make identifying all responsible parties much more complex.
For example, your semi-truck crash could have been caused by violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, such as disregarding hours of service rules, lack of truck maintenance, or overloaded cargo. Who faces liability in your case depends on the specific causes of the wreck.
Possible Liable Parties in AZ Truck Accidents
In truck accident cases, our attorneys often find that several parties share responsibility for the collision. To build a strong case, it’s vital to determine all the causes of your semi-truck crash and the liable parties. Here are the primary parties that could be responsible for compensating you:
Truck Driver
The trucker is often one of the negligent parties in an accident. If they were speeding, driving while distracted, driving under the influence, or failing to drive for weather conditions, they could be found at fault for causing victims to suffer injuries.
Additionally, under FMCSA rules, truck drivers must meet specific requirements to drive a truck and adhere to strict hours-of-service regulations to prevent fatigue-related incidents. Violations of these regulations can also make the driver liable for the accident.
Trucking Company
Trucking companies are responsible for hiring qualified truckers, maintaining their fleets, and complying with other FMCSA regulations. If the company fails in these duties, such as neglecting proper maintenance schedules or pressuring drivers to meet unrealistic deadlines, they can be found negligent. In addition, they may be indirectly responsible for the trucker’s negligence in causing a collision under Arizona law even if they were not specifically negligent and didn’t violate FMCSA rules.
Repair Facilities
Trucks must be regularly inspected, maintained, and repaired to operate safely on roads and highways. Many trucking companies contract with third-party repair shops to maintain their fleet. If a repair facility performs substandard work or fails to make a needed repair, it can be held liable if a truck’s lack of maintenance or repairs causes an accident.
Cargo Loaders and Shippers
Improperly loaded cargo can shift during transit. This can cause the truck to become unstable and increase the likelihood of an accident. In addition, cargo loaders and shippers must secure the goods so they will not fall off the truck. They can face liability if their negligence causes a crash.
Manufacturers
Defective truck parts, such as brakes, tires, or steering components, can lead to dangerous truck failures on the road. Truck and part manufacturers can be held responsible if a defective part contributes to an accident.
How Our Lawyers Can Help You Determine the Liable Parties in an AZ Truck Crash
Determining the cause of your truck accident and which parties are liable can often be complicated. However, our Flagstaff truck accident lawyers are here to help. One of our first steps will be to send the trucking company a spoliation letter notifying them of your claim and to stop them from destroying evidence. We will also demand that they send us important documents that can help us determine the cause of your accident.
Our attorneys will conduct a detailed investigation into the truck accident, examining evidence, such as the trucker’s personnel file, driver logbooks, dashcam footage, the truck’s black box, maintenance records, and cargo loading procedures. By meticulously analyzing these details, we can identify all parties responsible for your injuries.
Our legal team will also handle all communications with insurance companies and negotiate your settlement so you can focus on your recovery and get your life back on track. If the insurance companies refuse to offer you a fair settlement or the statute of limitations to sue will expire soon, we will file a lawsuit and litigate your case. If necessary, this includes taking your case to a jury trial to fight for your right to be fully compensated for your injuries.