When You Need a Trucking Accident Attorney, You Need The Strong Arm®.
Semi-tractor-trailers and other big rigs on Colorado roads can cause complicated accidents and severe injuries. A commercial truck’s sheer size, weight, and power can create far more devastation than a simple two-car crash. After a crash with a semi-truck, you need a serious truck accident lawyer you can trust to fight for your legal rights.
The Colorado truck accident lawyers at Franklin D. Azar & Associates, P.C. are dedicated to representing individuals and families facing catastrophic and life-changing situations due to a trucking accident. We can handle all aspects of your legal claim, reduce your stress, and allow you to focus on your recovery and getting your life back.
Colorado Truck Accident Guide
- Why Choose Franklin D. Azar & Associates for Your Truck Accident Claim?
- Why are Truck Accidents More Complicated Than Other Crashes?
- What are the most common causes of truck accidents?
- Common Colorado Truck Accident Injuries
- How Our Skilled Truck Accident Injury Attorneys Can Help
- Frequently Asked Questions About Big Truck Accidents
- Contact a Colorado Truck Accident Attorney at Franklin D. Azar & Associates Today
Why Choose Franklin D. Azar & Associates for Your Truck Accident Claim?
The truck accident attorneys in Franklin D. Azar & Associates’ Colorado offices are dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered injuries in a trucking crash caused by a negligent truck driver or trucking company.
We understand the legal complexities of collisions involving commercial trucks, and which parties may be held responsible for your losses.
Our experienced attorneys have:
- Extensive knowledge of trucking laws and industry regulations
- The ability to properly assess liability issues
- The resources to analyze how your accident happened and gather evidence
- The skills to manage and litigate your big truck accident case effectively
We’ll work to obtain the necessary information to prove your case and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve, even when trucking companies and insurers try to minimize their liability.
Federal regulations control how large trucks must be safely operated. The best truck accident lawyers must have extensive knowledge of trucking laws and industry regulations to assess liability issues properly. Our experienced personal injury lawyers know how to manage and litigate big truck accidents.
We also have the knowledge and resources to analyze how your accident happened and use that information to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Our track record of success over the past several decades demonstrates the skill and effort we devote to our injured clients.
Why are Truck Accidents More Complicated Than Other Crashes?
According to data tracked by the National Safety Council, 4,965 people died in large-truck crashes across America in just one year. That’s an increase in truck-related fatalities by almost a third over the past decade and represents more than te10n percent of all traffic deaths.
Lawmakers, industry experts, and others have expressed concern about the disturbing upward trend and are seeking solutions.
Accidents involving semi-trucks or large commercial vehicles are far more likely to result in serious or fatal injuries compared to typical auto accidents.
This is due to:
- Big rigs are 20 to 30 times heavier than passenger cars
- The greater ground clearance under a semi-tractor-trailer can result in smaller vehicles bearing the brunt of the impact, especially if they slide under the trailer during a crash
- According to U.S. DOT data, passenger vehicle occupants account for over 90% of fatalities in crashes involving a large truck and a passenger car
In addition to the more severe injuries, truck accident cases are also more legally complex because they may involve multiple negligent parties, such as:
- The truck driver
- The trucking company
- The truck manufacturer
- A trucking parts manufacturers
Federal regulations dictate requirements for safely operating large trucks. Failure to comply with these regulations, such as hours-of-service limits designed to prevent driver fatigue, can also cause accidents.
Other commercial driver negligence that can lead to a collision includes distracted driving, intoxication, or violating the rules of the road.
Trucking companies may also be liable for negligent hiring, training, poor vehicle maintenance practices, or encouraging drivers to ignore hours-of-service limits.
If we find evidence of regulation violations or negligent business practices, we can pursue the trucking company and hold it liable for your financial losses.
What are the most common causes of truck accidents?
Studies indicate that at least one driver-related factor contributes to roughly a third of all large-truck fatal crashes.
- Speeding is the most commonly cited risky behavior.
- Distracted driving is the most common factor in all motor vehicle crashes. More than half of all fatal truck crashes occur in rural areas, where drivers are likely to become distracted or inattentive after hours of traveling on largely empty roads.
- Impairment from drug or alcohol use or simple fatigue may be greatly underestimated but still shows up as a factor in one out of every seven truck crashes.
But driver error isn’t the only culprit. Defective equipment or mechanical failure can also play a part. For example, tire defects may cause a third of all truck-related crashes. Other causes may involve unbalanced or excessive loads. And, of course, the behavior of other drivers causes some crashes.
Common Colorado Truck Accident Injuries
Due to the size and force of large commercial trucks, accident injuries are often catastrophic, even at low speeds. Common injuries our clients have suffered in truck collisions include:
Back and Neck Injuries
These conditions may range from minor neck pain to serious dislocated discs in the spine.
Head Injuries
Head injuries may result in concussions or other serious traumatic brain injuries. These conditions can be life-altering and heartbreaking, as they can cause loss of motor functions and cognitive functions.
Internal Bleeding
These types of internal injuries can involve multiple organs, including the spleen, liver, bladder, pancreas, or kidney, which can be difficult to diagnose and treat.
Torso Injuries and broken bones
All bone breaks are serious and can require surgery and extensive therapy to treat. Infections are also a risk when the bone breaks through the skin. Broken ribs are particularly dangerous because of the vital organs they surround.
Wrongful Death
Unfortunately, the severity of damage involved in truck accidents may kill someone more easily than a regular car crash.
How Our Skilled Truck Accident Injury Attorneys Can Help
To successfully resolve your truck accident injury claim, you need a lawyer with specific knowledge of trucking laws and industry regulations. Our attorneys are well-versed in the federal rules governing the operation of commercial trucks and can determine if violations of these regulations contributed to causing your crash.
We prepare every case as if it will go to trial and have the experience to litigate crashes involving tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, and other large commercial vehicles.
When you partner with our truck accident lawyers, they will:
- Thoroughly investigate your case to prove negligence and liability
- Gather evidence, including driver logs and company maintenance records
- Handle all communication with trucking and insurance companies
- Fight to get you the maximum compensation you deserve
Thousands of commercial trucks are involved in crashes on federal and state roads, often due to reckless driving but also because of carelessness on behalf of the companies employing those drivers.
After a tractor-trailer or other large commercial vehicle injures you, you need a semi-truck accident lawyer who knows and understands those regulations and how the failure to comply with those rules may have caused your accident.
The trucking companies and their insurers will not voluntarily offer you a fair settlement for your injuries. They will use every means possible to minimize your injuries and their liability.
You need a dedicated personal injury lawyer who knows how to obtain the necessary information to prove your case and has the skills and experience to use that information to get you the compensation you deserve.
If you or a family member has been injured by a tractor-trailer or other commercial vehicle, Franklin D. Azar Accident Lawyers can help.
An experienced Colorado truck accident attorney in one of our many office locations is ready to take your call. We are dedicated to our clients and will ensure that your claim is handled efficiently and aggressively until you get the recovery you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions About Big Truck Accidents
Since our legal team handles big truck accidents, we frequently answer important questions about big-rig crashes. If you don’t see the information you need below, contact us for a free consultation where we can discuss your unique situation and answer any questions without any obligation on your part.
Why has the number of fatal crashes increased so much over the past decade?
But several factors may have played a part in the subsequent increase in fatal crashes, including more trucks on the road, driving millions of more miles each year.
Today’s big rigs have more built-in safety features than ever before, but driver shortages, aging fleets, inadequate training, and other industry concerns have contributed to the problem.
Can the trucking company be held responsible for a truck crash?
For example, if the company was negligent in its hiring or training procedures, failed to address important maintenance or repair issues for its vehicles, or encouraged the driver to ignore federally established hour-of-service limits, it may well share the blame for your crash.
One of our experienced truck accident attorneys can provide more guidance on this often complicated question.
What can I expect my semi-truck accident lawyer to do for me?
We are always available to answer your questions and will always keep you informed. We will do everything to ensure you receive the highest compensation for your injuries.
Our clients expect results, and we have the confidence to deliver. As a client of Franklin D. Azar Accident Lawyers, you will receive highly skilled legal representation and first-class treatment.
Our results, spanning over three decades, are well recognized, and most of our clients are referrals from prior satisfied clients. Importantly, many other accident law firms refer injured clients to us because of our skills, dedication, and reputation.
Our goal is to do everything for you so that you can focus on your recovery.
Contact a Colorado Truck Accident Attorney at Franklin D. Azar & Associates Today
Franklin D. Azar, Colorado Truck Accident Attorney
Trucking accident injuries and related financial losses can be devastating and life-changing. Don’t try to resolve your injury claim alone. Trust the compassionate and dedicated trucking accident lawyers at Franklin D. Azar & Associates to protect your rights and ensure you receive the maximum possible compensation based on your unique circumstances.
Call us anytime at (303) 757-3300 or complete our online contact form for a free consultation.
Our proven track record and expertise have allowed us to grow into the largest personal injury law firm in Colorado, with offices in Aurora, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins, Greeley, Grand Junction, Pueblo, and Thornton.
Franklin D. Azar Accident Lawyers – Colorado Office
14426 E Evans Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
P: (303) 757-3300
