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The Colorado truck accident law firm of D.J. Banovitz handles tractor-trailer injury and wrongful death cases. The number of truck accidents involving serious injury and death is shocking. There are simply too many truckers who drive too fast for conditions, don't keep a proper lookout for traffic and traffic signals, have improperly secured loads, too little sleep, unsafe rigs, and poor training on Colorado roads and highways. The frequency of rear end collisions on I-25 and I-70 is just too high. The forces involved when a loaded semi hits a car are huge and grievous injuries may result.

These cases share many of the same issues as ordinary car accidents. With regard to basic traffic rules and regulations truck accident cases, on their face, are no different from 'ordinary' car collisions. However, they often present many additional issues for a knowledgeable lawyer. Most trucks have black boxes similar to what is found on airplanes that can help reconstruct how an accident occurred. Your lawyer should request that this evidence be preserved right away. In addition, trucking accidents typically involve liability for the truck driver's company. This liability for the conduct of the trucking company's employee might extend to include negligent entrustment, negligent hiring, negligent training and supervision, and negligent maintenance. If the driver and the trucking company have a dismal driving record or safety record, a claim for punitive damages might arise. Punitive damages are exemplary dollar damages that punish the wrongdoer for egregious, reckless, and willful and wanton behavior. It is becoming far too common for trucking companies to hire illegal aliens whose real background and driving record is unknown, understanding of our traffic laws is questionable, and training nonexistent.

Here in Colorado, jackknifed trucks or failing to leave adequate stopping distance on icy roads can be a cause of serious injuries and death. Truck drivers and the companies that employ them frequently attempt to avoid responsibility by claiming that their rigs jackknifed or slid on ice through no fault of their own. Instead they blame the road conditions and weather for what is portrayed as an unavoidable accident. A proper investigation and expert accident reconstruction is essential to defeat these bogus defenses. A good trial lawyer will recognize these issues and conduct a thorough investigation so that the value of your case is maximized.

If you or your loved ones have been seriously injured or killed in a truck accident we can help. Call us at 303-300-5060 or contact us online for a free, no pressure, no obligation consultation and get honest, compassionate answers to your questions.