Denver Truck Accident Lawyer
Thousands of large trucks and semi tractor-trailers pass through Colorado each year. Due to the size and weight difference, usually when 18-wheelers or large trucks cross paths with smaller passenger vehicles or motorcycles, the resulting injuries are severe and often fatal. The Law Office of Jennifer L. Donaldson strives to hold negligent truck drivers and other negligent parties accountable for injuries or wrongful death that occurred as a result of the truck crash.
Advocating for Colorado Truck Accident Victims and their Families
If you or a family member was involved in a truck collision in Colorado, we can help you pursue compensation and justice. Insurance adjusters often approach accident victims or their families soon after a truck accident to probe for information or to offer a relatively small settlement. Before signing anything or making statements, speak with Denver personal injury attorney Jennifer Donaldson in a free consultation: call (866) 458-5008.
Our firm will protect your right to full recovery. We handle all types of Colorado truck accidents, including:
- Semi truck rollover or jackknife
- Big rig accident
- 18 wheeler wreck
- Other commercial truck collision
Often needing to be extracted from the truck wreckage, surviving victims may be found to have suffered injuries, such as a spinal cord injury, lost limb, brain injury or other catastrophic medical complication - resulting in a lifetime of challenges.
Our Denver Law Firm Finds Answers and Pursues Justice
The trucking industry is heavily regulated by both federal and state laws. Therefore, truck crashes are often more complex than automobile crashes. Depending on the facts, claims may be brought against several parties, including the driver and the trucking company.
At the Law Office of Jennifer L. Donaldson, we conduct a prompt and thorough investigation, often utilizing accident reconstructionists and other experts to determine the cause of the crash:
- Truck driver error: Driving too fast for conditions, following too closely, illegal turning or passing, changing lanes into the path of a driver, failure to yield or crossing the center line
- Violation of federal rules: Driver fatigue is a leading cause of truck accidents as hours of service regulations are often violated. Careful review of the records, including the driver's logs, will assist in proving negligence. Trucking companies are required to keep such records for a short period of time and if the records are destroyed before obtaining copies, it can be quite difficult to prove a case. We promptly obtain the trucking company's records for evidence of negligence.
- Maintenance and loading: Bad brakes, tire blowout and overweight or shifting loads can lead the truck to violently veer, flip over, jackknife or rear-end another car or motorcycle. We obtain vehicle service logs, and, if necessary, hire trucking experts to inspect the rig and download information from the onboard "black box" data recorder and braking monitors.
Skilled Colorado Lawyer Committed to Your Needs
Our success is driven by Jennifer's reputation as a skilled trial lawyer, and her knowledge of both the trucking industry and federal regulations. We address all insurance and liability issues as truck accidents often involve multiple vehicles, while the truck and trailer can be owned by separate entities. We also address the current needs of clients, such as payment of medical expenses.
Contact the Law Office of Jennifer L. Donaldson for knowledgeable and compassionate representation in Denver or throughout Colorado. Call (866) 458-5008 for a free case evaluation.
