Glendale Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck Accident Lawyer Glendale, AZ

If you’ve been hit by a commercial truck in Glendale, AZ, the injuries are likely serious. Truck accident cases are different from regular car crashes in almost every way. The injuries are worse. The liable parties are harder to pin down, and the insurance policies are larger, which means the carriers fight harder to avoid paying.

Our Glendale, AZ truck accident lawyer at Yearin Law Office has been handling these claims for over 36 years. We offer free consultations and charge nothing unless we win your case.

Why Choose Yearin Law Office for Truck Accident Cases in Glendale, AZ?

A Proven Record in Trucking Litigation

Not every personal injury firm takes on trucking companies. These cases require specific knowledge of federal motor carrier regulations, hours-of-service rules, maintenance and inspection requirements, and the corporate structures that trucking companies use to shield themselves from liability. Don Yearin has litigated truck accident claims throughout his 36-year career and has a proven record of holding trucking companies accountable at trial.

That record was built through exhaustive preparation, aggressive discovery, and a willingness to go to trial when trucking company insurers refused to offer fair compensation.

We’ve recovered millions of dollars for clients across Arizona, and trucking cases are a significant part of that track record.

Credentials and Recognition

Don is an Arizona native who graduated from Arizona State University in 1986 and earned his law degree from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1990. He has been admitted to practice in Arizona and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona since 1991.

He was honored as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Attorney by The National Trial Lawyers and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. In 2025, Premier Lawyers of America selected Don for membership, a recognition extended to fewer than 1% of practicing attorneys nationwide. He is also active in the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and the Arizona-Mexico Commission.

If you need a personal injury attorney in Glendale, AZ, we bring that level of experience to every case, including complex truck crash claims.

No Upfront Costs

We handle truck accident cases on contingency. You pay nothing unless we recover money for you. Given the severity of injuries in these collisions and the length of time many victims spend out of work, this structure is critical. It means you can pursue your claim without adding financial stress to an already difficult situation.

What Our Clients Say

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“From the very beginning Don Yearin explained what we would be expecting. I appreciate the no candy coating, but yet the whole picture on what we would be looking at and how he would proceed through this whole process. Mr Yearin, kept us informed of all the going on and times when nothing was going on we still heard from him. He worked for us, I felt he cared and understood all we had gone through and what the future can hold with out the means to care for good recovery. The settlement was more than I thought possible and thanks to Yearin Law group I still have a life. Thank you Don Yearin.” — Reed Schumacher

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Types of Truck Accident Cases We Handle in Glendale

Commercial vehicle crashes involve a range of truck types and accident scenarios. Each one presents different challenges when it comes to proving liability and maximizing compensation. We handle them all.

• Semi-truck and 18-wheeler collisions. These are the most devastating type of truck accident. A fully loaded semi can weigh 80,000 pounds, roughly 20 times the weight of a passenger car. The physics alone explain why injuries in these crashes tend to be catastrophic.
• Car accidents. Many truck-versus-car collisions result from a truck driver’s blind spots, wide turns, or failure to maintain a safe following distance. These cases often require reconstructing the events through electronic data and witness testimony.
• Delivery and box truck accidents. Delivery vehicles are everywhere in Glendale, and their drivers are often under pressure to meet tight schedules. Fatigue and rushing contribute to crashes involving these mid-size commercial vehicles.
• Tanker truck accidents. Tanker trucks carrying fuel, chemicals, or other hazardous materials create additional dangers beyond the initial collision, including fires, explosions, and toxic exposure.
• Garbage truck and utility vehicle accidents. Municipal and private waste haulers make frequent stops, often in residential areas. Pedestrians and cyclists are at particular risk in these low-speed but high-impact crashes.
• Wrongful death. When a truck crash kills a driver, passenger, or pedestrian, surviving family members can pursue a wrongful death claim against the responsible parties, including the driver, the trucking company, and potentially the vehicle manufacturer.
• Underride and override accidents. A passenger vehicle sliding beneath a trailer, known as an underride crash, is one of the deadliest scenarios on the road. These cases frequently involve defective safety equipment like missing underride guards.
• Tire blowout and mechanical failure crashes. When a truck’s tires, brakes, or steering fail, the trucking company and maintenance provider may share liability. Poor vehicle maintenance is a recurring factor in serious truck wrecks across Arizona.

Arizona Legal Requirements for Truck Accident Claims

Arizona’s general statute of limitations for personal injury, including truck accident cases, is two years from the date of the crash. This comes from A.R.S. § 12-542. If a government-owned vehicle caused the wreck or the accident occurred on a negligently maintained public road, you face a much shorter deadline of 180 days to file a notice of claim under A.R.S. § 12-821.01.

Arizona’s comparative fault law, A.R.S. § 12-2505, applies to truck accident cases the same way it applies to any other injury claim. Even if you were partially responsible for the crash, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault rather than eliminated entirely. Arizona uses a pure system, meaning there is no percentage threshold that bars your claim.

Beyond state law, commercial trucking is also heavily regulated at the federal level. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) establishes rules governing driver qualifications, maximum hours of service, drug and alcohol testing, vehicle inspection schedules, and cargo securement. A violation of any of these regulations can serve as powerful evidence of negligence. For example, if a truck driver exceeded their legally permitted driving hours under FMCSA hours-of-service rules and caused an accident due to fatigue, that violation directly supports your claim.

Trucking companies are required to carry far more insurance than ordinary drivers. Federal regulations mandate minimum coverage of $750,000 for general freight carriers, and some loads require up to $5 million in coverage. This means larger policy limits are available, but it also means the insurance company will invest heavily in defending the claim.

What Damages Are Recoverable in Glendale Truck Accident Cases?

The severity of truck accident injuries typically results in damages that far exceed those in ordinary auto collisions. Arizona law allows recovery in three categories.

Economic damages cover the tangible financial losses. Because truck crash injuries often involve extended hospital stays, multiple surgeries, and long-term rehabilitation, medical costs can reach six or seven figures. Spinal cord injuries, amputations, and traumatic brain injuries frequently require lifetime care. Lost income, both what you’ve already missed and what you’ll lose in the future due to reduced capacity, is also recoverable. We work with vocational and medical professionals to project these costs accurately and present them in a way that holds up in front of a jury.

Non-economic damages cover the pain, suffering, and diminished quality of life that follow a serious truck accident. Chronic pain, emotional trauma, loss of independence, inability to participate in activities you once enjoyed, and the strain on family relationships are all compensable under Arizona law. There is no cap on pain and suffering damages in Arizona.

Punitive damages may be available when the trucking company’s conduct was especially reckless. If a company knowingly allowed an unqualified driver behind the wheel, falsified inspection logs, or pressured drivers to exceed hours-of-service limits, a court may award punitive damages to punish that behavior and send a message to the rest of the industry. Arizona places no statutory cap on these awards.

Contact Yearin Law Office

Truck accident cases move quickly. Evidence disappears. Trucking companies send their own investigators to the crash scene within hours. If you’ve been hurt in a truck collision in Glendale, AZ, the sooner you speak with an attorney, the better your chances of preserving critical evidence.

Don Yearin has been fighting for injured Arizonans for over three decades. We handle truck accident claims from investigation through trial, and we have the verdicts and settlements to back it up. Contact us for a free consultation. There are no fees unless we recover compensation for you.