Accidents involving large and heavy commercial trucks are some of the most devastating collisions in Colorado. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 5,700 large trucks were involved in fatal accidents in 2021 alone – an 18 percent increase from 2020. Denver truck accident lawyers share that truck driver fatigue is a significant…
Semi-trucks may be necessary for the nation’s economy, but they present a significant danger to others who share the road with them. Collisions involving commercial trucks are often catastrophic or deadly for those in the smaller vehicles. Follow a few tips from our experienced Denver truck accident attorneys for driving safely around big rigs to…
Improper truck maintenance can significantly contribute to commercial truck accidents on the road. There are standards and requirements in place regarding how a big rig must be inspected, maintained and repaired. The failure to adequately maintain a commercial truck could lead to various mechanical failures and breakdowns that compromise the safety of the vehicle. Brake…
Large trucks are arguably the most dangerous vehicles on the road. Federal and state laws have been passed in an effort to make the trucking industry safer for other road users, including laws regarding how many hours a truck driver is permitted to drive at a time. If the hours of service regulations are ignored,…
Every year, commercial truck accidents take thousands of lives in the United States. These tragedies can often be prevented with due care exercised by truck companies and their truck drivers. Unfortunately, acts of negligence and recklessness lead to dangerous types of truck accidents daily, along with many cases of related injuries and deaths handled by…
If you or someone you love was injured in a truck accident in Colorado, you may be required to prove that the truck driver was at fault before you can recover compensation. Establishing that a truck driver was negligent, or failed to adhere to the required standard of care, is necessary to prove liability. You…
