JEFFERY HERNANDEZ: Phoenix, Arizona is a hub for trucking throughout the United States. Because of our proximity to Mexico and to the Pacific Coast, there are thousands of trucks that come through this area. As a consequence of that, there are many truck accidents in Arizona.
[GRAPHIC: Why is hiring an attorney important in truck accident cases]
JEFFERY HERNANDEZ: When a truck accident occurs, it's important to hire an attorney right away. What often happens is the trucking company gets its representatives out to the scene right away. They begin talking to the driver and coaching the driver as to what to say, what not to say. Oftentimes, the log books are--they come up missing or the log books are doctored.
And these trucking companies place an impediment or they place an obstacle in front of the client to prevent the client from being compensated at all. The trucking company attempts to protect itself from liability and forget about the injured party.
[GRAPHIC: Why are truck accident cases hard to pursue]
JEFFERY HERNANDEZ: One of the difficult aspects of, of pursuing a truck accident case is that you're fighting on two fronts. You're fighting the trucking company and you're fighting the insurance company that represents the trucking company.
The trucking company does not want to be liable. They don't want to be cited by any of the authorities for any federal violations. They don't want their trucking license at risk. They don't want their truckers' licenses at risk.
The insurance companies have a vested interest in not paying on severe damages claims, so they try to minimize the value of your claim by placing obstacles in front of you. That's why it's a good idea to get a truck accident attorney in Phoenix right away.
[GRAPHIC: The Hernandez advantage in truck accident cases]
JEFFERY HERNANDEZ: One of the unique advantages I have handling motor vehicle accident cases in Arizona is that I have an extensive background as an insurance adjustor. And what that means is not only do I bring my experience as a litigator to the table, I bring my experience as an insurance adjustor to the table.
I'm able to have a unique perspective on how these claims are handled and I know when an insurance company is lowballing. I know when it's time to fight. I know when it's time to take off the gloves and go to the courtroom.
