Hit by a truck in Denver?
Semi trucks and commercial carriers bring their own insurers and their own investigators within hours of a crash. Call now and get a Denver attorney working on your case today.
Why truck cases are different
Truck crashes are not just bigger car accidents. Federal rules govern how many hours a driver can be on the road, and violations often play a direct role in a crash. Trucking companies carry commercial insurance policies with rapid response teams that can reach the scene within hours, often before you have left the hospital.
Some of the most important evidence in a truck case does not last long. We move fast to request and preserve:
- Electronic logging device (ELD) data that records hours and speed
- Paper and digital driver logs
- Dashcam and truck stop camera footage
Some of this evidence is only kept for a set number of days before it is overwritten or thrown out. Calling early gives us a chance to send a preservation letter before it disappears.
What a truck case is worth
There is no set number for what a truck case is worth. Value depends on the severity of the injury, the length of recovery, lost income, and how clearly the evidence points to the driver or the company being at fault.
- Severity and permanence of the injury
- Medical costs already paid and expected in the future
- Lost wages and reduced ability to earn going forward
- Available insurance coverage, often higher on commercial trucking policies than on a standard auto policy
- How clearly the evidence shows fault
Truck and commercial vehicle case results
- $2,100,000
- I-70 semi truck collisionTruck accident, jackknife on ice
- $850,000
- Box truck collision on I-25Commercial truck accident
- $300,000
- Company pickup collision near DIACommercial vehicle accident, rear impact
Who is responsible when a truck driver works for a trucking company?
Often more than one party. The driver, the trucking company, and sometimes a separate company that owns the trailer or loaded the cargo can all share responsibility. We investigate who employed the driver, who maintained the truck, and who is named on the insurance policy before we file anything.
How long do I have to file a claim after a Colorado truck accident?
Colorado generally gives you three years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. That said, evidence like ELD data and dashcam footage can be gone within weeks, so waiting works against you even though the legal deadline is longer.
What should I do if the trucking company's insurance adjuster calls me?
Take their name and number, then talk to an attorney before you say anything else. Do not give a recorded statement and do not sign anything. Adjusters for trucking insurers are trained to get you talking before you know what your case is worth.
Talk to a truck accident lawyer today
Evidence from a truck crash can disappear fast. The sooner we start, the more we can preserve.
Call (303) 555-0142