The size and weight of semi-trucks and other large-scale transports can make them extremely dangerous to other drivers on the road. In an accident, big rigs have the power to smash cars. The massive weight of an 18-wheeler delivers much greater physical force than a passenger car, and its higher bumper puts that force right at head level for most cars’ occupants. At The Elliott Law Offices, P.C. in Arvada, we represent victims of trucking accidents in the Denver, Colorado area. If you’ve been injured in a crash, we will handle your case with determination to recover the full and fair compensation you deserve.
Like every large metropolitan area, Denver has major highways open to commercial trucks, which transport the goods for almost three million people who reside here. That means significant congestion along I-70 and US 36, among other major arteries. While truck transportation is generally safe, Colorado is not immune to serious accidents involving common carriers. In 2022, Colorado reported 1,493 large truck accidents, which produced 96 fatalities and 553 injuries.
As with car crashes, the leading causes of truck accidents are operator errors, including:
Truck accidents can also come about due to improper loading or overloading, inclement weather, poor roadway conditions and equipment failures such as blown tires and failed brakes.
Truck accidents often involve driver error, but that doesn’t mean the driver alone was at fault. An in-depth investigation is needed to determine the precise cause and to assign liability, which may include the following:
As your advocates, our injury attorneys thoroughly investigate the accident to determine all possible defendants. We assemble all available evidence to build a compelling case for recovery of damages.
A truck accident victim must prove that the truck driver or company breached their duty to operate the vehicle safely. This may include violating federal safety regulations, such as the following:
If there’s evidence supporting the violation of any of these regulations, we will pursue your claim aggressively to obtain a positive result.
At accident scenes, police officers can issue traffic citations based on their observations of the drivers’ conduct. A citation can support a finding of negligence, such as:
We look beyond the citation to fully investigate the cause of the accident. The driver may not be the only liable party. Trucking companies are known for overloading tractor-trailers and forcing drivers to meet unreasonable deadlines.
The personal injury attorneys at The Elliott Law Offices, P.C. in Arvada represent victims of truck accidents in the Denver, Colorado area. We proudly serve Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Boulder, Denver and Jefferson counties. Our consultations are free and we work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay us nothing until you recover for your losses. To schedule a free consultation, call 303-872-6274 or contact us online.