Colorado Springs Truck Accident Attorney

Colorado Springs Truck Accident Lawyer Serving Colorado

If you have been involved in a commercial truck accident, you may be wondering what your legal options are. 18-wheelers are massive vehicles, and when they are fully loaded, they can weigh tens of thousands of pounds. People in other vehicles are likely to be seriously injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer truck. However, determining the causes of a truck accident is not always easy, and victims may be unsure about how to establish liability and seek compensation for their injuries. To ensure that they will be able to address these issues correctly, victims will need to seek out legal help from an experienced personal injury attorney.

The roadways in Colorado Springs are becoming more and more congested. Unfortunately, Colorado Springs is seeing an increase in truck and semi related accidents. At The Gold Law Firm, our experienced Colorado Springs truck accident attorneys can help you understand your legal rights and options. We will help you determine who was responsible for a collision and seek compensation for your damages. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We have helped numerous clients address these matters, and we are ready to fight on your behalf to ensure that you will be fully compensated for all of the ways you have been affected.

Assistance With Truck Accident Cases in Colorado Springs

Determining liability in truck accident cases can be complex. In some cases, multiple parties may be at fault. For example, if a truck driver was speeding and collided with another vehicle, the truck driver would likely be considered negligent. However, if the truck driver was working for a trucking company that encouraged its drivers to speed in order to make deliveries on time, the trucking company may also be held liable. This is an example of vicarious liability, which occurs when one party is held liable for the negligence of another.

Our attorneys can help victims pursue compensation for truck accidents involving:

• Driver fatigue - Truck drivers often work long hours, and this can lead to drowsy driving. Drivers may fall asleep while behind the wheel or nod off momentarily, but even if they remain fully conscious, drowsiness may cause them to miss important details and be unable to react to changing conditions on the road in time to avoid a collision.
• Overloaded, shifting, or falling cargo - If a truck's cargo is not properly secured, it may shift while the truck is moving and cause the driver to lose control. If the cargo falls off of the truck, it could land on and crush other vehicles or block lanes of traffic, causing a multi-vehicle pileup.
• Inadequate maintenance and equipment failures - Trucking companies are required to perform regular maintenance on their vehicles and replace worn parts. If they fail to do so, this could lead to tire blowouts, brake failure, or other problems that increase the risk of a collision.
• Intoxication by alcohol or drugs - Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is dangerous and increases the likelihood of a collision. Alcohol use by truck drivers is likely to lead to accidents that result in serious injuries affecting other drivers, passengers, or pedestrians. Unfortunately, some truck drivers may turn to substances such as cocaine or meth in order to stay awake for long hours on the road. The use of other substances, such as opioids, cold and flu medicines, or caffeine, may also affect a driver's ability to maintain control of their vehicle.

Contact Our Colorado Springs Commercial Truck Accident Lawyers

If you have been injured in a truck accident, it is important to seek experienced legal representation as soon as possible. At The Gold Law Firm, our attorneys will thoroughly investigate your case and help you pursue the compensation you need to make a full recovery and address the damages you have suffered. We represent truck accident victims in Colorado Springs and throughout the state of Colorado. To set up a free consultation, contact us at 303-694-4653.