Situated in the middle of the country, the Centennial State is a hub for interstate commercial transportation involving large trucks, much of which goes smoothly. But there are plenty of cases where things have gone wrong, resulting in traumatic damage. If you or a loved one were in a vehicle accident with a semi-truck, you might be eligible to...
Continue ReadingYes, you can sue the trucking company for your truck accident under certain circumstances. There are several potentially liable parties after a truck accident, including the driver, the warehouse that loaded the trailer, the truck manufacturer, the mechanic, and the trucking company. In this blog, we will discuss potential trucking company liability in a truck accident and how you...
Continue ReadingIf you are involved in a truck accident, you will need to know the steps for filing a truck accident claim to protect your rights. Truck accidents tend to be particularly devastating due to the weight and size of the vehicle. When a truck and car collide, the passengers of the smaller car suffer the brunt of the consequences....
Continue ReadingGarbage trucks or trash trucks are a part of our everyday lives. Because of this, most of us are generally complacent and don’t pay too much to them. However, if you think about it, a garbage truck is a large, heavy, dangerous piece of machinery. Any accident involving a garbage truck is considered a trash truck accident. The accident...
Continue ReadingSemi-truck accidents inflict devastating injuries and cause thousands of dollars in property damage. The average passenger vehicle weighs between 2,750 and 4,000 lbs, while a semi-truck pulling an empty trailer weighs approximately 35,000 lbs, making collisions between large trucks and passenger vehicles especially dangerous. When someone suffers serious injuries in a semi-truck accident, they understandably want to receive compensation...
Continue ReadingWhether there is snow on the ground or summer sun in your eyes, Colorado’s roads can be dangerous when you are sharing them with large trucks. Suppose you are in an accident involving a truck, and you are injured. In that case, the truck driver and other parties, like the driver’s employer and the truck’s manufacturer, may be responsible...
Continue ReadingThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety determined a total of 4,014 people died in large truck crashes in 2020, and thousands more non-fatal truck accidents occur each year. Of the fatalities cited, 68% were occupants of private passenger vehicles. Being a truck accident victim can turn your world upside down with devastating consequences. Initially, you may be in shock...
Continue ReadingAny car crash can be harrowing, but a truck accident can be particularly damaging due to the sheer size and force of a large commercial truck. The average semi truck can weigh over 25 times more than a standard passenger vehicle, and a collision between the two can cause devastation. If you or a loved one were injured in...
Continue ReadingForklifts are dangerous pieces of equipment. Due to the sheer power of their operation and the fact that they are used to transport large and heavy objects, those caught in the path of a lift truck often suffer serious injuries or even death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports an average of 85 deaths and 34,900 serious...
Continue ReadingSemi-trucks and big rigs can cause significant injuries and property damage in an accident. Because these vehicles are dangerous and complex, maintenance checks should be a top priority. When mechanical problems strike, multi-car pileups can happen, ending or forever changing lives. So what are the common truck problems that lead to accidents in Colorado? In this post, we review...
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