When a semi truck collides with a car along one of Denver’s busy roads or highways, the impact can be severe because of how big and heavy these vehicles are. Victims have to think about their injuries and battling trucking companies, commercial insurers, and complex accident investigations, all while trying to rest and heal.
Choosing a Denver personal injury attorney gives you needed backup from the very start, so you can focus on your recovery knowing someone’s working to hold the other side accountable. Contact us today at 720-812-1047 so we can discuss your options at no cost to you.
What Makes Ridder Law the Right Choice For Your Denver Truck Accident Case?
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident caused by someone else’s bad behavior, your case deserves to be treated as more than just another number. At Ridder Law, you are the highest priority. Here’s what sets us apart:
- 13 years of handling truck accident cases, and more than $50 million recovered
- Our 99% success rate shows that we can get real results for the people who need them most
- We’re available around the clock if you have questions
If you were in a car accident that involved a truck a conversation with us costs nothing and could change everything – book your free case evaluation today.
How Working With a Legal Professional Benefits Your Denver Truck Accident Case
After a truck accident in Denver, navigating recovery and the legal system on your own can be overwhelming. Working with a legal professional puts resources and experience on your side when you need it most. Specifically, here’s how they can help:
- Preserve and gather critical evidence like crash data, trucking logs, camera footage, and maintenance records
- Coordinate with medical experts and accident reconstruction specialists to fully understand your injuries and how the crash happened
- Handle all negotiations and communications with trucking companies and their insurers, protecting you from tactics aimed at lowering your claim value
By relying on an experienced legal professional, you even the playing field significantly. Call and request your free consultation now to get started.
Why Do Truck Accidents Occur and How Do They Lead to Personal Injury Claims?
Truck crashes can be incredibly serious, and they often occur as a result of some common negligent behavior. Some common causes include:
Distracted Driving by Truckers
Heavy trucks require total focus, but it’s all too common to spot truck drivers using their phones, adjusting GPS units, or messing with the radio while they’re driving. A single glance away from traffic can destroy lives. If evidence uncovers texts, phone records, dashcam footage, or even admission from the driver about being distracted, they could be held liable for the crash.
Driver Fatigue
The trucking industry pushes tough deadlines, tempting drivers to stretch their driving hours or cut short required breaks. Falling asleep or nodding off, even for a second, is so dangerous and can lead to deadly accidents. Reviewing electronic logging devices (ELD) and company records can show if someone skipped their rest break and drove for too long. This can directly link liability to the driver, and possibly the trucking company.
Poor Truck Maintenance and Unaddressed Mechanical Problems
Skipped inspections or rushing repair jobs means the truck may not be as safe as it should be. If a tire bursts, lights don’t work, or the brakes fail when they’re needed most, injured people and their lawyers can point to maintenance reports and industry rules that appear to have been violated.
Overloaded or Mishandled Cargo
Trucks with poorly secured or overloaded freight are disasters waiting to happen, as shifting loads can destabilize the truck and lead to severe crashes. Accident investigations regularly find mistakes in how trailers were packed, leading to personal injury lawsuits when violating loading guidelines is tied directly to the cause of the incident.
Inadequate Training or Negligent Hiring
Sometimes, the driver lacks proper experience or shouldn’t have been hired at all – maybe they have a record of reckless driving, DUI, or too few training hours. When companies cut corners hiring or skip safety courses, injured victims and their attorneys often try to hold the company liable in addition to the driver.
If any of these causes played a role in your accident, there’s a good chance you have a trucking accident claim.
Deadline to File a Trucking Accident Claim in Colorado
Colorado generally gives you three years from the date of a trucking accident to start a personal injury lawsuit, but there are times when this deadline can change. Certain circumstances can shorten or extend the window to take legal action, like if a government vehicle was involved, or if you didn’t immediately know the extent of the harm you suffered from the crash.
Section 13-80-101
General limitation of actions
The following civil actions, regardless of the theory upon which suit is brought, or against whom suit is brought, shall be commenced within three years after the cause of action accrues, and not thereafter:
All tort actions for bodily injury or property damage arising out of the use or operation of a motor vehicle including all actions pursuant to paragraph (j) of this subsection (1).
Knowing which exceptions apply isn’t always straightforward, and waiting too long risks damaging your claim. Witnesses may move away, records can be lost, or you could wait too long and lose your chance to file. Reaching out to an attorney early on is important so you can determine if you have a case and what the deadline is. If you miss this deadline, you won’t be able to claim any compensation for your damages.
Contact a Denver Truck Accident Attorney Today
When trucks and cars collide in Denver, injury victims deserve support that recognizes the immediate pain and the long-term fallout these accidents nearly always cause. Working alongside our knowledgeable truck accident lawyers can help you avoid some of the common mistakes accident victims make when trying to get compensation for their losses. Call us now at 720-812-1047 for a zero-cost, zero-pressure case evaluation.