With the rise of online shopping and e-commerce, you may have noticed more trucks on the roads in recent years. While these vehicles are a necessary part of the supply chain and our economy, they can also be dangerous. Truck drivers are held to a high standard of care, but when they or other parties neglect their duty to act safely and responsibly, serious accidents and injuries can occur.
If you have been hurt in a truck accident due to someone elseโs negligence, our experienced lawyers at Feller & Wendt, LLC are here to help. Contact us at 801-421-1569 for a free consultation.
We proudly represent truck accident victims in Idaho, Arizona, and Utah. With over 120 years of combined experience providing unparalleled legal services to truck accident victims, you can rely on us to handle your claim with the utmost professionalism and attention.
We’ll guide you through every step of the process, allowing you to focus on recovery. We will communicate with you every step of the way so you can better understand your rights, legal options, and the best decisions to make for your future.
- Liability: Various parties, including truck drivers, their employers, manufacturers, property owners, government entities, and other drivers, can be held liable for truck accidents due to negligence.
- Evidence: Establishing liability in a truck accident claim requires proving duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages, with evidence such as police reports, medical records, and witness testimony being crucial.
- Potentially Recoverable Damages: Victims of truck accidents may recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more, with the possibility of punitive damages if the at-fault party acted egregiously.
- Why Hire a Lawyer: Feller & Wendt, LLC assists truck accident victims through investigations, evidence collection, navigating comparative negligence laws, and advocating for fair compensation, emphasizing the importance of trusted guidance in complex truck accident claims.
Who May Be Liable for a Truck Accident?
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 149,545 large truck crashes occurred in 2025. Unfortunately, many of these accidents result from human negligence, causing serious harm to those involved.
These collisions often happen suddenly, and with so many factors contributing to truck safety, it can be challenging to know whose negligence caused the collision. While you may assume the truck driver is responsible, this is not always true.
Potentially liable parties for truck accidents may include the following:
- Truck Driver: The truck driver may be liable for the accident if they failed to follow traffic laws, drove recklessly, or neglected proper inspection protocols.
- Trucking Company: The truck driverโs employer may be responsible for the accident if they failed to train their employee, maintain their vehicles, or overworked their drivers.
- Manufacturer: If a defective part caused the truck crash, the manufacturer may be held accountable.
- Property Owner or Government Entity: Property owners and government agencies are responsible for maintaining their premises, including roads. Therefore, these parties may be liable if poor road conditions cause a truck accident.
- Other Driver: If another driver drove recklessly, causing a truck driver to brake suddenly or swerve and crash, the driver may be held responsible for the accident.
No matter who is responsible for the truck accident and your injuries, we understand that filing a claim can be intimidating. The process becomes more complex when government agencies and large trucking companies are involved. Our Feller & Wendt, LLC team understands how to navigate these situations and protect your rights.
Proving Liability in a Truck Accident Claim
To file a strong claim and give you the best chance of securing maximum compensation, we will conduct a thorough investigation to identify the liable party and fulfill your burden of proof. This responsibility involves presenting evidence that clearly demonstrates the following elements:
- Duty of Care: The at-fault party owed you a duty of care.
- Breach of Duty: They breached this duty by acting unreasonably under the circumstances.
- Causation: Their actions directly caused the truck accident and your injuries.
- Damages: Your injuries resulted in physical, emotional, or psychological damages.
Some valuable evidence that can help build a strong truck accident claim includes the following:
- Police report
- Medical records
- Traffic, security, and dash camera footage
- Witness testimony
- Black box data
- Maintenance and inspection records
- Electronic logging device data
- Expert testimony
Contacting a lawyer right after a truck accident is crucial because several forms of the above evidence may be deleted or become outdated quickly. At Feller & Wendt, LLC, we can help you obtain and preserve evidence to build a strong claim. Our knowledgeable attorneys understand federal and state truck regulations in Idaho, Arizona, and Utah that may apply to your case.
One of the best steps to strengthen your truck accident claim is to seek immediate medical attention. Even if you feel okay, you may have underlying conditions that have not manifested symptoms. Seeing a medical professional allows you to start recovery right away and creates a record of your injuries and their cause.
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What Damages Can You Recover After a Truck Accident?
Based on the severity of your injuries and your unique circumstances, you may recover the following damages:
- Past, present, and future medical bills
- Lost wages from missed work
- Loss of earning capacity
- Property damage
- Ambulance ride
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy
- Assistive medical devices
- Home modifications
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Disability or disfigurement
- Reduced quality of life
If the liable party acted egregiously or with malicious intent, you may also receive punitive damages, which aim to punish the at-fault party instead of rewarding the victim. By paying these damages, the at-fault party is discouraged from repeating the same behavior in the future. Our skilled lawyers can help present evidence that proves the liable party acted willfully to ensure they are held accountable.
Can You Receive Compensation for Truck Accident Injuries if You Were Partially Responsible?
In many truck accidents, multiple parties, including the injured victim, share responsibility. If this is the case for you, you may wonder if you can collect damages for your losses. At Feller & Wendt, LLC, we represent truck accident victims in Arizona, Utah, and Idaho, all of which have their own comparative negligence systems that assign each at-fault party a percentage of blame. Your compensation is generally reduced by your percentage of fault.
The details of these rules include the following:
- Utah: Utah uses a modified comparative negligence rule with a 50% bar, meaning anyone over 49% at fault for a truck accident cannot recover any damages. However, if you are under 50% at fault, you may still receive compensation.
- Idaho: Like Utah, Idaho operates under a modified comparative negligence rule with a 50% bar.
- Arizona: In contrast, Arizona utilizes a pure comparative negligence system. This means victims can recover damages regardless of their fault percentage if the other party is at least 1% responsible.
While comparative negligence systems allow truck accident victims to recover damages while being partially responsible, insurance adjusters often use them to treat you unfairly and undermine your claim. At Feller & Wendt, LLC, we understand these tactics and fiercely advocate for our clients.
How Can a Lawyer Help With Your Truck Accident Claim?
Your recovery should be your top priority after suffering injuries in a truck accident. However, putting your health first can be challenging without the help of an experienced lawyer who can guide you through the complex legal process.
At Feller & Wendt, LLC, our team has successfully handled truck accident claims with our comprehensive legal services, which include the following:
- Thoroughly investigating your case
- Collecting and reviewing critical evidence
- Interviewing witnesses
- Using our legal knowledge to answer your questions
- Utilizing valuable resources, including accident reconstructionists and medical professionals, to provide expert testimony
- Translating relevant state and federal laws
- Developing a personalized strategy based on your circumstances
- Negotiating with insurance adjusters on your behalf
- Taking your claim to court if necessary
Truck accident claims often involve multiple parties, large companies, and high-value costs, making them more complex than other personal injury cases. With our extensive experience handling these types of claims, you can trust us to support you every step of the way and allow you to focus on recovery.
How Long Do You Have to File Your Truck Accident Claim?
Contacting a lawyer as soon as possible after a truck accident is vital for several reasons, including the statute of limitations, which is the maximum time you have to file a claim after an accident.
Arizona, Idaho, and Utah have their own laws for these time limits, which include the following:
- Utah: Utah law gives truck accident victims four years to file their claims.
- Idaho: In Idaho, you have two years to file your claim.
- Arizona: Arizona law states that truck accident claims must be filed within two years of the collision.
While this may seem like plenty of time to file your claim and pursue compensation, your recovery and the complexity of the legal process can make it difficult to meet these deadlines on your own. With the help of our team at Feller & Wendt, LLC, you can take full advantage of the opportunity to fight for your rights and seek justice.
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