Thornton Truck Accident Attorney

Truck accidents happen with alarming frequency in Colorado, often with devastating consequences. Drivers of these large trucks can cause fatalities, serious injuries, and extensive property damage when they are not careful. Trucking companies can also contribute to these accidents by hiring unqualified drivers or pressuring truckers to meet unrealistic delivery deadlines.

If you are injured in a truck accident, you need to know your legal options for seeking compensation for your medical bills, property damage, and other expenses.

An experienced Thornton personal injury lawyer from Daniels & Scriven, P.C. can explain your legal rights during a free, no-obligation consultation — call (720) 863-6006 today.

Proving Liability for a Truck Accident Claim

Truck accidents can occur for various reasons. Understanding what caused the accident can help identify the responsible party. Common causes of truck accidents and the evidence that can establish liability include:

• Fatigued driving – Drivers might violate hours of service rules, driving beyond the time restrictions allowed per federal law. Because driving hours are now subject to electronic recording, obtaining electronic logging devices is critical to prove if this factor contributed to your accident.
• Distracted driving – Truck drivers could be distracted by cell phones, CB radios, dispatch messages, or GPS notifications. A lawyer may be able to obtain the truck driver’s phone and cell phone records to determine if distracted driving may have contributed to your injuries.
• Speeding – Because truck drivers are subject to strict delivery deadlines and financially incentivized to make fast deliveries, they may speed. This can be dangerous because it results in the need for longer stopping distances to avoid collisions. Black box devices in trucks record speed and braking patterns.
• Impaired driving – Unfortunately, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can cause catastrophic accidents when the impaired driver is operating a vehicle weighing up to 80,000 pounds. Toxicology reports, dashcam footage, and evidence presented in the criminal case may aid your civil claim.
• Mechanical issues – Tire blowouts, brake failures, and other mechanical issues can cause accidents. Inspection and maintenance records may indicate that the trucking company did not regularly maintain its fleet.
• Unsecured cargo – Cargo that dislodges during transit can cause the weight to shift in the truck, which can lead to rollover accidents or cause issues with maneuvering it. The companies that load the cargo may be responsible for these injuries.

As most truck collisions are with smaller vehicles, our experienced Thornton car accident lawyer can investigate and identify any responsible parties.

How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Case in Colorado?

Colorado’s statute of limitations generally gives you three years to file a personal injury lawsuit based on a motor vehicle accident. However, the sooner you contact an attorney, the sooner they can investigate and preserve valuable evidence that could otherwise be lost or destroyed.

Call Daniels & Scriven Injury and Accident Lawyers Today for a Free Case Review

If you were injured in a truck accident, let Daniels & Scriven manage your legal claim while you focus on your recovery. We are well-versed in personal injury law and state and federal trucking regulations. We can use our knowledge and experience to advocate for a favorable outcome in your case.

Call us today at (720) 863-6006  or contact us online for a free case evaluation.