Colorado Springs Truck Accident Lawyers

Legal Representation for Colorado Truck Accident Victims

Whenever a semi-truck collides with a car, the car's occupants are likely to suffer devastating injuries. Many victims of Colorado truck accidents suffer bone fractures, head injuries, spinal cord injuries and/or organ damage. If you or a loved one has been harmed in a Colorado Springs truck accident, it is important that you act quickly to ensure that you receive the support you need to recover. Call Colorado Springs auto accident attorney Tim Bussey at (719) 475-2555 to learn more about your legal rights and options. Your initial consultation is always free and can give you the answers you need to decide what is best for you and your family.

Truck Accident Case Results

• Confidential Settlement - Wrongful Death Truck Accident
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Colorado's Majestic Landscape Is Challenging for Trucks

People come from all over the country to enjoy the majesty of the Rocky Mountains. But what may be a beautiful vista for residents and visitors can be a nightmare for commercial traffic, especially tractor-trailers. The sharp grades and steep inclines of Colorado's highways and interstates are especially difficult. What kinds of accidents do you need to watch out for?

• Runway trailers. When the trailer becomes disconnected from the main cab and hurtles out of control. When this happens on a sharp incline, a fully loaded trailer can reach high speeds quickly. This can happen when the truck and trailer have been improperly hitched, there is an equipment malfunction, or a particularly violent accident causes the two parts of the semi to become separated.
• Jackknife accidents. When the cab and the trailer fold toward each other, so the entire rig resembles a pocket knife. When a truck needs to make a sudden stop, or runs into an object in front of it, the trailer can push the cab in such a way that it spins the vehicle around. A number of factors may be involved, including equipment failure, improper braking, or dangerous road conditions. When the trailer whips around, it can be extremely hazardous to other vehicles nearby, which may be swept under the truck with deadly results.
• Underride collisions. This is when a smaller vehicle gets caught underneath the trailer of a big rig, often crushing the smaller vehicle. While many modern trucks have guardrails that help to prevent cars from underriding, older models may lack this essential safety feature - or the underride guards may fail.
• Failing to stay in the lane. Tractor-trailers take up a lot of space, so there isn't a big margin for error when it comes to drifting. When a driver is overworked and suffering from fatigue, it's easier for a mistake to occur. When a truck drifts out of its lane, nearby cars can be caught by the trailer or knocked off the road.
• Overloading the trailer. The industry puts a lot of pressure on truckers to skirt the rules when it comes to how much of a load they carry. Federal regulations allow 18-wheelers to weigh up to 40 tons (80,000 lbs). But it's not unusual for trucking companies to ignore this, making an already dangerous vehicle harder to control. Even if the truck is within the allowed weight limit, if the weight is not evenly balanced or secured, it may cause the vehicle to tip over, jackknife, or snap the hitch.

Potentially Liable Parties

Due to the dangers of large trucks, the commercial truck industry is highly regulated and has stringent guidelines for both trucking companies and drivers. However, as it is a profit-driven industry with rigorous deadlines, safety may not be the top priority, and any negligence may cause a serious truck crash. The Colorado Springs truck accident lawyers of The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. recognize the devastation a truck crash can cause and aim to protect the rights of those harmed as a result of another's negligence.

An important part of any injury claim process is determining who is liable for the crash. When a large truck is involved, there are many potentially liable parties, including:

• Truck driver: Many truck accidents result from driver error. Truck drivers who cause a crash while distracted, fatigued, intoxicated or speeding can be held accountable.
• Trucking company: Employers are often responsible for the actions of their employees in cases involving negligence or wrongdoing.
• Truck maintenance company: Some Colorado truck accidents result from faulty vehicle maintenance.
• Manufacturer: Some accidents result from defective parts such as faulty tires and defective brakes.
• Other drivers: In multiple vehicle collisions, another driver may have been responsible for causing the collision with the truck.

Rebuilding Your Life After a Collision

The damage a truck accident can be significant, and recovering from any serious injuries to dealing with the financial losses associated with an accident can all prove to be considerable obstacles a person may face on the road to recovery. As a big rig crash frequently results in critical and life-threatening injuries, the occupants of smaller vehicles may face a lengthy recovery, costly medical bills and treatment, and difficulty meeting financial obligations due to time missed from work and lost wages.

Moving forward past the distressing event of a runaway truck crash or other type of truck accident can be complicated with the financial stresses as well as physical and emotional recovery. Pursuing legal action and obtaining compensation from any at-fault parties can help alleviate the financial stresses you may experience, which will allow you to focus on healing.

Call a Colorado Springs Truck Accident Attorney

The most important step after a truck accident is obtaining medical care. Your recovery depends on you getting the treatment you need, but this treatment may not be a quick process. You may need multiple surgeries, rehabilitative care and other medical support to recover. Even at the end of your treatment, you may be left with permanent disability. Having the financial stability to support yourself and your family during recovery is essential, but without being able to work, you may not be able to get the money you need. That is where a personal injury claim comes in.

If you have been injured in a Colorado trucking accident that was caused by the negligence of the truck driver, trucking company or other party, you may be able to get the money you need through legal action. In the event that you have lost a loved one in a truck accident, you may file a wrongful death claim to obtain compensation for your losses. To discuss your options with an experienced lawyer, contact The Bussey Law Firm, P.C. at (719) 475-2555.

Additional Information

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