Denver Truck Accident Lawyers
Colorado Springs Tractor-Trailer Injury Attorneys
More than 400,000 truck accidents occur each year in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Of those truck accidents, more than 5,000 result in fatality. This is not surprising, considering that a loaded semi may weigh up to 40 tons — no match for a passenger vehicle. The immense energy at impact often causes horrific injuries or death to pedestrians, bicyclists and occupants of cars and other vehicles.
Because of the high damages involved, and complex issues regarding federal regulations and determination of fault, a truck accident injury claim is best handled by a qualified Denver truck accident attorney. The Colorado law firm of Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC offers a strong record of success in obtaining compensation for victims of 18 wheeler, tractor-trailer and large commercial truck accidents throughout the state.
Two Decades of Experience Investigating Truck Accidents
In more than 20 years of personal injury litigation, our law firm has handled many types of truck accident cases throughout Colorado, including head-on collisions, trucks turning into traffic, and trucks sideswiping or running over cars in their blind spots. A high number of semi tractor-trailer accidents occur on I-25 and I-70 as long-haul trucks travel the state. Rear-end and intersection collisions are common.
The causes of trucking accidents may include conduct by the truck driver, vehicle defects, shoddy maintenance or negligence on the part of the trucking company in hiring or training. Chalat Hatten & Koupal conducts a thorough investigation of the truck accident to determine who may be liable. We frequently bring action on behalf of clients against both the driver of the tractor-trailer and the company employing the driver.
Recovering Damages After Serious Colorado Truck Accidents
The veteran truck accident attorneys of Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC are knowledgeable about the damages allowed under Colorado law. Truck accident victims may be eligible to recover for:
- Medical expenses, including catastrophic injuries, disfigurement, permanent disability and projected future treatment and care
- Lost income and loss of future earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of quality of life
- In cases involving gross negligence, the victim may be entitled to collect punitive damages.
Our Denver truck accident lawyers are adept at negotiating with insurance companies and the multiple parties involved in a Colorado trucking injury claim. We also handle subrogation issues and pursue any additional sources of insurance coverage to ensure that our clients receive the comprehensive compensation necessary for physical, mental and economic recovery from the devastating event.
Contact Our 18 Wheeler Accident Attorneys
If a family member was seriously injured in a tractor-trailer accident or killed by a large commercial vehicle, contact the Colorado truck accident lawyers of Chalat Hatten & Koupal for dedicated, results-oriented representation. We offer a free initial consultation and contingency fee representation.
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