Denver Truck Accident Attorney

Every year, nearly 500,000 large trucks (tractor-trailers or semis) are involved in traffic accidents in the United States. Many truck accidents involving semi trailer trucks result in fatalities. Not surprisingly, most of the deaths and injuries in Colorado involve the passengers of the vehicles struck by semi tractor-trailers. Truck drivers typically escaped unscathed.

If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an accident involving a tractor-trailer or other large truck, it is important to consider your legal options, and whether you may be entitled to damages. Some truckers are employed by large corporations that may put delivery of their goods ahead of your safety. Don't pay for the transportation industry's greed. Contact the Baroway Law Firm, P.C., to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your serious injury truck accident.

An accident with a semi-truck involves unique issues not ordinarily found in a typical car accident that may work in your favor, including the following:

• A truck driver has a higher standard of care than most.
• There is automatic liability for certain accidents per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Negligent hiring may warrant punitive damages on an employer.
• Deliberate use of unsafe equipment may substantially increase your award.
• There are specific rules on how to load a truck so its contents will not fall off.
• A truck has only 10 minutes to set out emergency signals after it becomes disabled.

Despite rules and limits placed on consecutive driving hours, the pressure to deliver their loads makes drivers often continue when prudence suggests otherwise. In a recent survey, 20% of long-haul truck drivers admitted to falling asleep at the wheel within the past month.

If you've been involved in an accident involving a semi-truck, contact Baroway Law Firm, P.C., to discuss your potential truck accident case with an experienced personal injury attorney.

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