Truck Accident

Few people know Arizona’s highways better than Arizona’s truck drivers. Truck drivers play critical roles in transporting goods across the state and the nation. If you work as a truck driver in Arizona or are thinking about becoming one, you may be wondering: How many hours can a truck driver drive? To ensure safety...

If you were in a collision with a large truck that resulted in injuries, you may wonder what the average semi-truck accident settlement is. Only around 1.1% of accidents in Arizona involve semi-trucks, but the injuries that result are often severe or even fatal. Many factors are involved in determining damages, and at Sargon Law...

It’s a daily sight for many people: an Amazon truck headed down the street, carrying plenty of online orders. For many shoppers, Amazon has become an easy choice thanks to its wide variety of items, easy ordering and quick delivery. With dozens of Amazon fulfillment centers in Arizona and so many drivers making hundreds...

The immense size and weight of large semi-trailer trucks give them the potential to cause catastrophic damage when an accident occurs. If you experience a truck accident through no fault of your own, it goes without saying that you deserve compensation for any injuries or property damage you incur. This begs the question, though,...

Knowing what to do after a truck accident can impact your safety, well-being and the result of your insurance claim. Sargon Law Group wants you to have the information you need following a crash. That way, you or your loved one can set yourself up for a positive outcome. Crashes with big trucks can...

When you file a car accident claim, the police report can be a critical piece of evidence that shows who is at fault. However, officers can make mistakes in those reports due to the ensuing commotion. Also, officers often feel stressed and overworked, which can result in unintentional errors. For example, departments across Maricopa...

If you or a loved one sustain an injury or property damage caused by the negligent actions of a truck driver or trucking company in Arizona, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, recovering this compensation will be a challenge, and it will almost certainly involve filing a lawsuit against...

A jackknife truck accident happens when the back part of the truck (the trailer) swings from the rear section from behind the cab and subsequently forms a 90-degree angle with the cab, resembling a jackknife opening or closing. A jackknife truck accident often leads to major injuries and property damage to those inside other...

Individuals who operate commercial vehicles are held to a higher standard, including when it comes to operating vehicles under the influence. While the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) level for drivers in regular vehicles is .08%, the limit is half that for drivers operating commercial vehicles - .04%. Working with an experienced Phoenix drunk...

Every commercial truck on the roadway has what most people would call a “black box,” but the reality is that there are a few devices on a semi-truck that paint a complete digital picture of a truck’s health and show the events leading up to a recordable incident, such as an accident. Here, we...