I-70 Colorado Truck Accident Lawyer

I-70 bisects Colorado from East to West and is a key roadway for commercial trucks moving cargo and goods across the country. I-70 is one of the state’s most dangerous roads. Known as the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway in Colorado, the I-70 passes through the Eisenhower Tunnel and traverses Vail Pass and Glenwood Canyon. According to the Colorado State Patrol, I-70 is especially challenging for drivers due to its steep grades, varied terrain, and severe weather conditions.

If you were hurt in an accident caused by a truck driver on I-70, our lawyers can protect your rights. At Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, our Colorado truck accident lawyers fight for compensation and accountability. We have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients, including truck accident victims. While we settle most of our cases out of the courtroom, we have also litigated more than 100 jury trials. We do what it takes to get you the money you need to pay your bills, recoup lost wages, and hold negligent truck drivers and trucking carriers accountable. Call (303) 543-1000 today for a free consultation with our team.

I-70 offers the most direct East-West path across the state and allows truckers to move cargo from one part of the country to another. However, this interstate is notorious for serious accidents involving tractor-trailers.

According to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), drivers must carefully watch their speed and manage their brakes to successfully navigate I-70. Sometimes chain laws are also in effect. While speed-related crashes on steep grades on either side of mountain passes are common—especially near Vail Pass and the Eisenhower Tunnel—quickly changing weather conditions also play a role. Blizzards, heavy rain, and low visibility all increase the risk of a major crash.

Some I-70 truck accidents in Colorado include the following:

• CBS News reported on a fatal crash on I-70 near Wheat Ridge, CO, that killed three and injured a child.
• The Denver Post reported on an I-70 collision that closed eastbound lanes of the interstate for several hours near the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel.
• Colorado Public Radio reported on two I-70 injury crashes that each shut down the interstate for hours, once in Glenwood Canyon and again near Edwards in Eagle County.

If you or a loved one was hurt in an I-70 truck collision in Colorado, the truck accident lawyers at Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, can help.

Our I-70 accident lawyers generally pursue cases against trucking companies, which are vicariously liable for their drivers’ negligence and directly liable for their own careless or reckless behavior. For examples, truck carriers may be liable for accidents when they ignore laws like the one the Colorado General Assembly passed in 2024 that requires the heaviest trucks to implement extra safety measures while driving on I-70 in the winter.

We know how to build a compelling case to show what caused the collision, why the trucking company should be held responsible, and how much money you deserve for your injuries, expenses, and losses. Our legal team can manage all communication about your truck accident lawsuit, including communicating with insurance companies so you do not have to.

As our verdicts and settlements show, we have recovered tens of millions of dollars for truck crash victims by negotiating payouts and winning jury trials. We are unafraid to take on the largest trucking companies or go toe-to-toe with their corporate insurance companies or legal teams. In fact, several truck crash settlements are among the most substantial recoveries we’ve achieved for clients and most recently include:

• $7,395,500 truck crash settlement in Cheyenne County
• $1,000,000 truck accident settlement in Larimer County
• $1,000,000 truck accident settlement in Adams County
• $1,330,000 truck crash settlement in Boulder County
• $950,000 cement truck accident settlement in Boulder County

Our truck accident attorneys work based on a contingency fee arrangement. You will not need to pay anything up front to have our team represent you. You only pay from the money we recover for you, never out of your pocket. We believe this is important to ensure everyone can access legal representation regardless of their current financial situation. Learn more by calling (303) 543-1000 for a free consultation with Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC.

Due to the extreme weight and size of a semi-tractor trailer, Colorado truck accidents can result in severe injuries, such as traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, internal injuries, and broken bones. As data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) shows, approximately 2,000 large truck and bus crashes have happened in the state each year from 2020 to 2023. These cause hundreds of injuries: in 2022, for example, 718 people were hurt in truck and bus collisions.

The Colorado catastrophic injury attorneys from our team pursue maximum compensation for the injuries, losses, and expenses you experienced. Let us identify and document your recoverable economic damages and non-economic damages so we can seek a fair payout for you. This could include money for:

• Medical treatment and care, current and future
• Missed paychecks and other income
• Future lost income due to reduced ability to work and earn
• Property damages
• Related expenses
• Pain and suffering and other intangible losses

The FMCSA data shows that dozens of Coloradans die in truck crashes every year, including 111 people in 2022. If your loved one died from truck accident injuries on I-70 in Colorado, the Colorado wrongful death lawyers at our law firm can help you file a lawsuit and recover compensation to secure your family’s future.

Colorado has complex statutes of limitations for traffic accidents, other injuries, and wrongful deaths. In general, your deadline to sue based on an I-70 truck accident would likely be:

• Three years from the date of injury under CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101.
• Two years from the victim’s death under CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-108.

However, there are many reasons why it is a good idea to hire our truck accident lawyers in Colorado well before this deadline arrives. Moreover, we can only determine the statute of limitations of your case once we review the details of the crash and the parties involved. Some reasons to hire us include:

• We protect your rights and ensure you meet these or any other applicable deadlines.
• We want to begin our investigation quickly because crucial evidence might be in the trucking company’s possession. We need to preserve this evidence to ensure we can build a convincing case and recover the money you deserve.
• You deserve damages as soon as it is possible to recover them. We begin your case right away and can negotiate with insurance companies for a full and fair settlement.

While Colorado has taken steps to make I-70 safer, commercial truck accidents still happen far too often. The truck attorneys at Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, can fight for your family’s rights after a devastating crash.

The personal injury lawyers at Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, provide free consultations for victims hurt by negligent trucking companies and careless or reckless truck drivers on I-70 in Colorado. Our team will discuss your injuries and how our I-70 Colorado truck accident lawyers can help you get justice during your confidential conversation with us.

Contact us online or call (303) 543-1000 to get started today.