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Truck Accident Attorneys in Colorado
Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, costly medical care, and complex legal battles. At Foley Law Firm, we understand the devastating impact a truck crash can have on your life—and we’re here to help you recover.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a commercial truck accident, our experienced legal team will fight to secure the compensation you deserve for your injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. You don’t have to take on the trucking companies and insurers alone.
Why Truck Accident Cases Are More Complicated
Commercial truck crashes are significantly more complex than passenger vehicle collisions. Why?
Multiple parties may be liable: the truck driver, the trucking company, cargo loaders, or maintenance contractors
Federal and state trucking regulations often come into play
Evidence must be preserved quickly before it's lost or destroyed
Insurance companies fight aggressively to limit large payouts
At Foley Law Firm, we’re equipped to navigate these complexities and build a strong case on your behalf.
Know More About Truck Accident
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Colorado Large commercial trucks operate every day on highways like I-25, Highway 50, and throughout Colorado. Unfortunately, negligence at any point in the logistics chain can result in a serious crash. Common causes include: Driver fatigue or violating hours-of-service rules Speeding or reckless driving Distracted or impaired driving Poor maintenance or equipment failure Improper cargo loading or unsecured freight Tire blowouts and brake failure Blind spot (no-zone) collisions and unsafe lane changes Our team investigates every factor to determine exactly what caused your accident and who should be held accountable.
Common Injuries from Truck Crashes Due to their size and weight, trucks often cause life-changing injuries. We regularly represent victims with: Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) Spinal cord injuries and paralysis Amputations Severe burns and disfigurement Internal injuries Fractures and broken bones Wrongful death We work closely with your medical team and specialists to fully document the physical, emotional, and financial toll of your injuries.
Who’s Liable in a Colorado Truck Accident? Truck accident liability can involve multiple parties: The truck driver The trucking company Vehicle maintenance contractors The company responsible for loading cargo Manufacturers of defective parts Other negligent drivers Our attorneys will identify all responsible parties and hold them accountable under Colorado law.
What Compensation Can You Recover? Our goal is to secure the maximum compensation you’re legally entitled to. This may include: Emergency and ongoing medical care Lost wages and loss of future earning ability Pain and suffering Permanent disability or disfigurement Property damage Emotional trauma Wrongful death benefits (in fatal cases) We’ll fight to make sure every dollar is accounted for—especially if long-term care or lifestyle changes are involved.
Don’t Let the Insurance Company Take Advantage of You Trucking companies and their insurers have powerful legal teams on their side—and they will do everything possible to minimize what they owe. They may: Deny responsibility Offer a low settlement before your injuries are fully understood Blame you for the accident Delay the process hoping you’ll give up Let Foley Law Firm step in and protect your rights. We handle the legal pressure so you can focus on healing.
Colorado’s Modified Comparative Negligence Rule Under Colorado law, you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault—as long as you were less than 50% responsible. Your settlement may be reduced based on your percentage of fault. Our job is to challenge any unfair blame placed on you by insurance adjusters and work to maximize your financial recovery.
What To Do After a Truck Accident Here’s how to protect your case from the start: 1. Call 911 and seek medical attention 2. Document the scene—take photos and gather witness info if possible 3. Avoid making statements to insurance companies 4. Do not sign anything from an insurer without legal advice 5. Call Foley Law Firm as soon as possible Preserving evidence quickly is critical in trucking cases. We’ll get to work immediately to protect your claim.
How Foley Law Firm Helps You When you hire us, we handle every aspect of your case: Investigating the accident scene Collecting trucking logs, maintenance records, and black box data Working with accident reconstruction experts Negotiating with insurers on your behalf Filing your claim within Colorado’s 3-year statute of limitations Representing you in court if necessary
Serving Victims Across Colorado Foley Law Firm proudly serves injured clients in Colorado No matter where your crash occurred, we’re ready to stand by your side.
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