Truck Accident Attorney in Colorado Springs, CO
Semi truck (a.k.a. tractor trailer) accidents are among the most devastating types of traffic accidents that occur because of the sheer size and weight of these commercial vehicles. What can make semi truck accidents that much more severe and deadly is semi trucks may have been traveling at faster speeds prior to the accident and/or when smaller passenger vehicles, motorcyclists and/or pedestrians were involved in the collision.
While the impacts of semi truck / tractor trailer accidents can be as physically and emotionally catastrophic as they may be financially distressing, it’s important for semi truck accident victims to know that:
- When any type of negligence has contributed to semi truck / tractor trailer accidents, victims will likely have claims to compensation for their injuries and losses.
- Colorado Springs Semi Truck Accident Attorneys with Shakeshaft Law Firm are ready to defend victims’ rights and help them secure the full amount of compensation to which they are entitled.
Negligence and Semi Truck Accidents
Some of the most common types of negligence that are often involved in semi truck accidents include (but are exclusive to):
- Semi Truck driver negligence – Not every trucker is as responsible, alert or attentive as he should be. In fact, some specific ways in which truck drivers may be negligent and, as a result, cause semi truck accidents include by: Driving while fatigued Driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs Driving while distracted Failing to obey traffic laws when driving.
- Other driver negligence – Truckers may not be the only motorists on the road who are less than responsible, sober and/or careful. Any other driver may also act negligently (as described above) and, in turn, cause truck accidents.
- Trucking company negligence – In some cases, the negligence of a trucking company that employs a negligent driver and/or that owns a poorly maintained semi truck can be held liable for compensating victims of truck accidents. While failing to screen or train truckers is a common form of trucking company negligence that can factor into truck accidents, so too is failing to abide by any federal and/or state trucking regulation. Tragically, when such negligence leads to fatal accidents, the surviving family members may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim against the responsible parties.
- Driving while fatigued
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
- Driving while distracted
- Failing to obey traffic laws when driving.
The Colorado Springs Semi Truck Accident Attorney at Shakeshaft Law Firm
Have you or a loved one been hurt in a semi truck accident? If so, Colorado Springs Semi Truck Accident Attorneys with Shakeshaft Law Firm is ready to stand up for your rights and help you recover financially. Since 1982, Shakeshaft Law Firm has been providing people injured in semi truck accidents with superior legal service, helping them stand up to insurance companies and large corporations alike.
While you can trust the legal team at Shakeshaft Law Firm to always fight for your rights to compensation and justice, you can also rely on them and all of the legal professionals to help you secure the maximum possible compensation for your losses and injuries.
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Let’s meet to talk about your case and your rights. You can schedule a free initial consultation with us by calling 719-635-5886 . You can also email us using the contact form on this page. We don’t get paid unless or until you get paid, so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by contacting us today.
From our offices in Colorado Springs, we serve people throughout Colorado, including people in the Denver metro area, El Paso County, the Pike's Peak Region, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Castle Rock, Fort Collins, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, and Grand Junction.
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Additional Information in Colorado Springs
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Road Safety: Comprehensive information on a variety of road safety topics including child safety, teen driving, and motorcycle safety. This provides resources, research, and data that can be crucial for understanding safety regulations and standards that apply to truck drivers and trucking companies. In a truck accident case, this information can help to establish negligence, compliance with safety standards, or identify systemic issues contributing to accidents.
- Colorado Department of Transportation - Safety: Extensive data, reports, and resources on road safety across Colorado, focusing on programs and initiatives to prevent traffic crashes and injuries. It includes information on topics like impaired driving, distracted driving, and the use of seat belts, along with specific safety campaigns and tips. For truck accident cases, this information can be invaluable in understanding state-specific safety regulations and data, contributing to evidence that might highlight systemic issues or regulatory non-compliance.
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - Large Trucks: Detailed information on truck safety, including statistics, regulatory details, and research on truck-related crashes. It covers areas such as trucking regulations, driver fatigue, braking systems, and crash avoidance technologies. This information can be instrumental in a truck accident case by providing insights into safety compliance, common factors in truck accidents, and technological measures that could prevent such incidents.