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When a large truck slams into your vehicle, everything changes in an instant. In a city like Phoenix—where I-10, Loop 202, and other major routes see constant commercial traffic—truck accidents are not just likely. They’re inevitable. And when they happen, they leave behind more than bent steel and broken glass. They leave real people facing pain, uncertainty, and overwhelming questions.
In the days and weeks after a truck crash, your decisions matter. You can’t afford to wait or second-guess. You need answers. But more importantly, you need a legal team that takes your recovery personally.
Torgenson Law is here for one reason: to fight for people who are hurting. And if you’re reading this, chances are you’re one of them. We’re not a volume firm that churns cases for quick settlements. We’re trial lawyers who treat every case like it’s going to court—because that’s what it takes to make insurance companies take you seriously.
We know you’re not just looking for a lawyer. You’re looking for someone who will actually give a damn. Here’s what sets us apart from the billboard firms and big-box legal brands.
John Torgenson wasn’t born into the legal world. He came from a working-class family and put himself through law school at Notre Dame. That blend of grit and training shapes how we fight—and who we fight for. We represent people like you because we are people like you.
We don’t pass your case off to someone you’ve never met. When you call Torgenson Law, you talk to your attorney. We keep you updated, explain things in plain language, and answer when you call—whether it’s 10 a.m. or 8:45 p.m.
That’s not just a slogan. We prepare every single case as if it’s going to trial. Why? Because insurance companies only offer real compensation when they know you’re not afraid to fight. And we’re never afraid to fight.
You’ve got enough to worry about. That’s why we don’t charge a dime unless we recover money for you. We front the costs for investigations, records, and expert witnesses so you can focus on healing.
When you work with us, you’re not hiring a firm—you’re gaining a team that takes your recovery as seriously as you do.
The hours and days after a truck crash are chaotic. You might be in shock. You might be in pain. And you’re probably unsure about what to do next. Here’s what we recommend—based on years of helping crash victims in Phoenix get back on their feet.
Injuries don’t always show up right away. Adrenaline can hide symptoms for hours—or even days. See a doctor as soon as possible. Getting checked out protects your health and creates a clear medical record that links your injuries to the crash.
If you’re physically able, use your phone to take pictures at the scene. Get shots of both vehicles, your injuries, road conditions, license plates, skid marks, and anything else that might be relevant. These images can be crucial later on.
If there are witnesses, get their names and contact info. Write down what you remember while it’s fresh—before time blurs the details.
Even if the truck driver begs you not to involve the police, don’t skip this step. An official report from law enforcement provides a third-party account of the crash, which is a key piece of evidence in your case.
We see this all the time: injured people say things like “I’m sorry” or “I didn’t see them coming”—and those words get used against them later. Stick to the facts and avoid any commentary on fault or what caused the crash. Let the investigation speak for itself.
Insurance adjusters may act friendly, but they are not your friend. Their job is to save money for the company, not to help you recover. Before giving a statement or signing anything, speak with a lawyer who knows how these companies operate—and how to hold them accountable.
You’re dealing with pain, stress, and uncertainty. That’s why Torgenson Law is here—to give you the clarity, confidence, and legal firepower you need to move forward. Because when your recovery matters, we take it personally.
Truck crashes don’t just wreck vehicles—they wreck lives. If you were hit by a commercial truck in Phoenix, you may be facing a pile of medical bills, time off work, and physical pain that won’t go away. And while money won’t undo what happened, it can help you rebuild your life.
At Torgenson Law, we fight to make sure nothing gets overlooked. You only get one shot at compensation, and it has to cover not just what you’ve already lost—but what you’ll need going forward. Here’s what that could include.
Medical costs after a truck accident can skyrocket fast. Emergency care, ambulance rides, hospital stays, imaging scans, surgeries, medications, follow-ups, physical therapy—it all adds up. And if your injuries require ongoing care, we work with doctors and specialists to estimate future treatment costs so they’re included in your claim.
When you’re injured, you might not be able to work. Whether you missed a few weeks or had to walk away from your job entirely, we’ll calculate every dollar in lost wages. And if your injuries make it hard—or impossible—for you to return to the same kind of work, we pursue compensation for diminished earning capacity. We partner with financial experts who understand how to translate that loss into real, provable numbers.
Not every injury shows up on an X-ray. Pain, trauma, and the toll on your mental health matter just as much as your hospital bills. Truck accidents often cause chronic pain, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, PTSD, and more. Arizona law recognizes these as real damages—and we fight to make sure they’re taken seriously.
If your injuries prevent you from doing what you love—whether it’s hiking South Mountain, walking your dog, or even picking up your child—that’s not just frustrating. It’s a real loss, and it deserves recognition. This category of damages speaks to how your quality of life has changed since the crash.
Your car isn’t the only thing that may have been destroyed. If you lost valuables in the crash—like a laptop, glasses, work equipment, or even a car seat—we make sure those losses are accounted for. These details add up, and we don’t leave them out.
Sometimes, it’s not just about what the truck driver did—it’s about how recklessly they behaved. In cases involving drunk driving, road rage, or extreme violations of safety rules, Arizona law allows for punitive damages. These are designed to punish the wrongdoer and send a message: this kind of behavior won’t be tolerated. We evaluate every case for this possibility and pursue it when appropriate.
Getting the compensation you need doesn’t just depend on what happened during the crash—it depends on what you do afterward. Insurance companies will look for any excuse to reduce your payout. But there are steps you can take that make your case stronger.
If your doctor tells you to go to physical therapy or come back for a follow-up, do it. Skipping appointments or ignoring medical advice can hurt your case. The insurance company will argue that you must not be seriously hurt if you’re not getting treated. We know that’s not true—but following your treatment plan helps us prove it.
Write down how your injuries affect you day to day. Are you having trouble sleeping? Can’t lift your kids? Missed your favorite activity? These details help paint a clear picture of your pain and struggles—something no medical record can fully capture.
It might seem harmless to post about your life after a crash, but insurers and defense attorneys monitor social media. A single photo of you smiling at a barbecue could be twisted to suggest you’re “fine.” Don’t give them anything to work with. When in doubt, don’t post.
Insurance adjusters are trained to get you talking—and then use your words against you. They’ll ask questions that seem friendly but are designed to trip you up. Once you hire Torgenson Law, we handle all communication with them. You focus on healing. We handle the rest.
Not all vehicle crashes are created equal. When a fully-loaded truck weighing up to 80,000 pounds slams into a passenger vehicle, the consequences are more severe. The law treats them differently—and so do we.
The sheer force of a truck crash often leads to catastrophic injuries: brain trauma, spinal cord damage, amputations, and more. These cases demand a higher level of legal and medical attention because the stakes are so much higher.
Truck crashes involve more than just the driver. You’re dealing with trucking companies, logistics firms, corporate insurers, and sometimes even vehicle manufacturers. Each of them has legal teams working to protect their bottom line. You need someone on your side who knows how to untangle that web.
Truck drivers have to follow a different set of laws than everyday drivers. These include federal safety regulations, hours-of-service rules, maintenance requirements, and more. At Torgenson Law, we understand these laws—and we know how to prove when they’ve been broken.
If you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, you don’t have to navigate the legal process alone. Our experienced attorneys are available 24/7 to provide a free consultation and help you pursue the compensation you need.
In any injury case, evidence is key. But in truck accident cases, it’s everything. The trucking company has their own investigators on the scene within hours. You need a legal team that knows how to act fast and preserve the right proof.
An official police report provides an unbiased account of what happened, including initial fault assessments and key facts. But it’s just the starting point. We always dig deeper.
Most commercial trucks carry electronic logging devices and event data recorders—like an airplane’s black box. These tools can show how fast the truck was going, how long the driver had been on the road, whether brakes were applied, and more. We work quickly to preserve this data before it’s overwritten or deleted.
Visual evidence speaks volumes. Skid marks, vehicle damage, weather conditions—all of it helps reconstruct the crash. Witness statements can fill in details that the report leaves out. And in urban areas like Phoenix, traffic cameras or business surveillance footage can make or break a claim.
We partner with accident reconstruction experts, medical professionals, and life care planners who help us build a rock-solid case. Their insights show how the crash happened, how it changed your life, and what your future will realistically require.
Truck accident cases aren’t like fender-benders. They’re high-stakes battles where the trucking company’s team will look for any way to minimize your claim. But you don’t have to go through it alone. Torgenson Law knows how to fight back—and we do it with the kind of personal investment that makes all the difference.
Because when your recovery matters, we take it personally.
After a serious truck crash, you might expect the trucking company or their insurance provider to do the right thing. Unfortunately, that’s not how it works. These corporations are focused on protecting their bottom line—and that means minimizing what they pay out to injured people like you.
At Torgenson Law, we’ve seen the same tactics over and over again. That’s why we prepare every case for a fight from the start. Here’s how these companies try to avoid accountability—and how we push back.
The first thing many trucking companies do is delay. They may claim they need more time to investigate, wait for documents, or get approvals. In reality, they’re hoping you’ll get desperate, tired, or distracted—so you’ll settle for less.
We don’t let that happen. We build pressure by staying persistent, organized, and aggressive. You’ve already been through enough. We don’t let them stall your future.
You may get an offer early in the process. It might sound decent—especially when you’re out of work and drowning in bills. But these offers are often a fraction of what your case is worth.
They count on you not knowing the real value of your injuries, long-term care, or lost income. We do. And we won’t let you be shortchanged.
One of the oldest tricks in the book: get you talking, then twist your words. Insurance adjusters will act friendly and supportive—but they’re trained to look for anything they can use to downplay your injuries or shift the blame.
Never agree to a recorded statement. Once we’re on your case, we handle every conversation so nothing gets misused or taken out of context.
Truck accidents don’t happen out of nowhere. In Phoenix, we see the same causes again and again—especially on busy corridors like I-10, US 60, and Loop 202. Understanding what led to the crash is a critical step in holding the right people accountable.
Commercial drivers are under pressure to meet tight delivery deadlines. Some skip rest breaks. Others falsify driving logs. Fatigue affects reaction time and judgment—and it’s a leading cause of deadly crashes. We subpoena driver logs, GPS data, and black box records to prove when rest rules were ignored.
Whether it’s texting, adjusting GPS, or eating behind the wheel, distraction is just as dangerous in an 80,000-pound vehicle as it is in a car—if not more. One careless glance away from the road can destroy lives. We investigate phone records and in-cab tech to uncover the truth.
These trucks log thousands of miles every week. Brakes wear down. Tires blow out. Signals fail. Companies are required to keep their vehicles in safe working condition—but too often, they cut corners to save money. When that happens, the risk lands squarely on you.
Too much cargo or poorly secured loads throw off a truck’s center of gravity. This makes rollovers, jackknife crashes, and brake failures far more likely. When we investigate, we review loading logs and weigh station reports to expose violations.
Phoenix might be sunny most of the year, but sudden dust storms, monsoon rains, or wet roads still create danger. Drivers are supposed to adjust for these conditions. When they don’t—and a crash follows—that’s negligence.
One of the first things a trucking company will do after a crash is deny responsibility. They’ll claim the accident was your fault, or that a third party was to blame. It’s not just frustrating—it’s strategic.
They might argue you were speeding. That you changed lanes abruptly. That you weren’t wearing a seatbelt. It doesn’t matter how clear the facts seem—they’ll find a way to twist them unless someone stops them.
That’s why we don’t just rely on police reports. We do our own deep-dive investigations. That includes black box data, dashcam footage, maintenance logs, driver histories, and more. We uncover what they want to hide.
Sometimes the real cause isn’t obvious. Maybe the driver was overworked. Maybe a manager told them to keep driving even after they complained of fatigue. Maybe the brakes had been flagged for service but never fixed. These details don’t show up unless you look for them—and we always look.
To win your case, we need to show the trucking company or driver failed to meet their legal obligations—and that their failure caused your injuries. This is the foundation of every personal injury claim, and we build it brick by brick.
Every commercial driver has a duty to drive safely, follow traffic laws, and comply with state and federal regulations. Trucking companies must train their drivers, maintain their fleet, and ensure compliance. When they fail, that’s a breach of duty—and it opens the door to liability.
It’s not enough to show they were careless. We have to prove that their actions (or lack of action) directly led to your crash and injuries. Our team gathers medical records, expert testimony, and crash reconstructions to draw a clear line from negligence to harm.
This is where we tell your story. Your pain. Your bills. Your lost time with family. Your fears about the future. We build a complete picture of how this crash has changed your life—and what it will take to make things right.
Truck drivers aren’t just driving heavy machinery—they’re operating under strict state and federal laws that are meant to protect everyone on the road. When these rules are ignored or violated, people get hurt. If you were in a truck accident in Phoenix, there’s a strong chance someone didn’t follow the law. And when that happens, we hold them accountable.
Fatigue is one of the most common and most dangerous factors in truck crashes. That’s why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces strict Hours of Service (HOS) rules.
Drivers are limited in how long they can be on the road before they’re required to take breaks or rest. For example:
These rules are there for a reason. But some companies push their drivers to ignore them. Some drivers fudge their logs to stay on the road longer. If we find that these limits were broken, we use it to show negligence.
Trucking companies are legally required to inspect, repair, and maintain their vehicles on a regular basis. That includes brakes, tires, lights, steering systems, and more. Every truck must be safe to operate—every time it hits the road.
When a truck crashes because of mechanical failure, we investigate maintenance records, inspection logs, and service reports. If the company skipped inspections, used cheap parts, or knowingly sent unsafe equipment onto Phoenix roadways, we hold them responsible.
In addition to federal regulations, Arizona has its own rules for commercial trucking. These include licensing requirements, weight limits, route restrictions, and hazardous material transport guidelines. Failure to follow these rules—especially when driving through dense traffic areas like downtown Phoenix or the I-17 corridor—can lead to catastrophic outcomes.
We know Arizona trucking laws inside and out. And we use that knowledge to identify violations that other firms might overlook.
After a truck crash, you might get a call from an insurance adjuster. They’ll sound helpful. They’ll act like they’re looking out for you. But make no mistake—they work for the insurance company. And their job is to save that company money.
Adjusters are trained to ask leading questions, twist your words, and get you to say things that can be used to deny or reduce your claim. Even something as simple as “I’m doing okay” can be spun into “They’re not really hurt.”
They may also:
Don’t fall for it. Once you have us on your side, you won’t have to deal with their tactics. We’ll handle every conversation from here on out.
If you haven’t hired a lawyer yet and you’re contacted by an insurance adjuster, keep your answers short and factual. Don’t speculate. Don’t guess. And never admit fault—even partially.
The best thing you can say? “I’m still receiving treatment and haven’t finished evaluating my injuries. I’m not ready to speak about the claim yet.” Then call us.
Once you’re represented by Torgenson Law, all communications go through us. We stop the calls, review all paperwork, and negotiate on your behalf. You’ll never have to wonder if you’re being taken advantage of—because we won’t let it happen.
You might feel like you need time to recover before thinking about legal action. That’s completely understandable. But waiting too long can cost you everything.
In Arizona, strict deadlines—called statutes of limitations—determine how long you have to file a lawsuit after a truck accident. If you miss these deadlines, your case may be thrown out, no matter how strong it is.
Under Arizona law, you generally have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. That might sound like a long time, but every day you wait can weaken your case. Important evidence becomes harder to collect, as physical proof disappears and digital records may be lost or overwritten. Witnesses may forget what they saw or become harder to track down. Even surveillance footage—often a key component of proving what really happened—is typically erased on a short cycle. Meanwhile, insurance companies grow more aggressive with every passing week, hoping the delay will make you more willing to accept less than you deserve.
The sooner we get started, the stronger your case will be.
Some cases have much shorter time limits. For example, if the truck involved was owned or operated by a government agency or municipality, you may only have 180 days to file a formal notice of claim. Miss that, and your right to sue disappears.
We’ll help you understand what timeline applies to your specific case—and make sure you don’t miss a single deadline.
Legal deadlines are just one reason to act quickly. When we can begin working on your case right away, we’re able to secure crucial evidence from the truck and the crash site before anything disappears. This might include physical debris, skid marks, or vehicle damage that helps explain exactly what happened.
We also have the best chance of speaking to witnesses while their memories are still sharp. The more time that passes, the harder it becomes to find people—and the more likely it is that they’ll forget important details. At the same time, many commercial trucks are equipped with black box systems and electronic driving logs that can be overwritten or deleted if not preserved quickly. Acting fast helps us get our hands on that data before it’s lost.
Truck accident cases move quickly on the defense side. The trucking company already has investigators and attorneys protecting their interests. If you wait, they get a head start. When we jump in early, we level the playing field—and often tilt it back in your favor.
Choosing a lawyer after a truck accident isn’t just a legal decision—it’s a personal one. You’re trusting someone to represent your story, stand up to powerful trucking companies, and guide you through one of the most painful and uncertain times in your life. At Torgenson Law, we take that responsibility seriously. We’re not here to put your case on a conveyor belt. We’re here to fight for you like it’s our own family on the line.
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter legal strategies. Every case is different, and every client deserves personal attention. That’s why we take the time to understand exactly what you’re going through—physically, emotionally, and financially—and tailor our approach to meet your needs.
From stop-and-go traffic on Loop 101 to high-speed collisions on I-10, we know how dangerous Phoenix roads can be. Our deep understanding of local traffic patterns and Arizona-specific trucking regulations gives us an edge in building strong, targeted cases. We use our local knowledge to uncover details others might miss—and we use that to your advantage.
We prepare every case like it’s going to trial, not because we want to drag it out, but because it’s the best way to force insurance companies to take your case seriously. They know we don’t bluff. And if they refuse to offer a fair settlement, we’re already ready to take them to court. That reputation means better outcomes for our clients—without having to back down.
At Torgenson Law, you’re never just a case number. When you call us, you speak with your attorney, not a middleman. We return your calls. We answer your questions. And we make sure you understand what’s happening at every stage of the process. That transparency and responsiveness set us apart.
We know what’s at stake. It’s not just about money—it’s about making sure you get the care you need, the dignity you deserve, and the support to move forward. We visit clients in the hospital, celebrate your wins with you, and stand by you when things get hard. That’s not something we say to sound good. It’s something we do every single day.
A truck crash can shake your world. But you don’t have to go through it alone. Let Torgenson Law be your advocate, your protector, and your relentless voice for justice. We’re not afraid to take on trucking companies, insurers, or anyone else standing in your way. And we won’t stop until you get what you need to truly move forward.
Contact us today for a free, no-pressure consultation. We’ll listen, give you honest answers, and explain exactly how we can help. No games. No empty promises. Just a team that takes your case personally—because to us, it is.
