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Truck Accident Lawyers - FAQs

in Denver and Aurora, Colorado

1. What is a truck accident?

   A truck accident is any accident involving a commercial truck. A commercial truck is a vehicle used for transporting goods. It can be an 18-wheel tractor-trailer, a tanker, a delivery vehicle or any other large freight truck. An SUV is not a commercial truck.

   Commercial trucks often weigh at least 80,000 pounds when fully loaded.

   Commercial trucks have limitations on the road - typically limitations involving acceleration, braking, and visibility, so when accidents do occur, they can be catastrophic. A typical car weighs about 3,000 pounds. When an 80,000-pound truck collides with a car, the damage is often inflicted solely upon the car and all parties inside.

2. A commercial truck has hit me. What should I do?

   You should contact us right away. You may be entitled for compensation for lost income, court costs, medical expenses and physical and/or emotional trauma.

   The driver of a commercial truck can be self-employed, an independent contractor for a trucking company, or an employee of a trucking company. This can determine whom you would file a claim against. Sometimes the driver will be at fault (he or she was drunk, asleep, etc.). Sometimes the trucking company will be at fault (improper truck maintenance, negligent hiring practices, etc.). We will determine which party you will need to file a claim against.

3. Why do I need a lawyer?

   Commercial trucks are required to follow specific regulations and laws set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), states, and even cities. Trucking laws are difficult to navigate, which is why a truck accident lawyer from the Brake Law Firm is essential.

    

   If you've been involved in a truck accident anywhere in Colorado, including Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, please contact us today and leave your legal concerns in the hands of experienced, knowledgeable and effective counsel.

Since 1983 the Brake Law Firm has successfully served clients involved in truck accidents in Denver, Boulder, Lakewood, and Aurora, Colorado. Other areas of service include personal injury, medical malpractice, employment law, corporate law, insurance law, individual services, and wrongful death.This website has been posted to the public for informational purposes only. No information within this site should be viewed as formal legal advise. If you have been involved in a truck accident, contact our Aurora truck accident lawyers today for a consultation.