Platteville Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck accidents are all too common on Colorado’s busy highways. Traffic congestion, busy intersections, high speeds, and dangerous road conditions all contribute to tens of thousands of collisions each year, including the most serious and deadly kind: semi-truck crashes.

When you suffer severe injuries in a Colorado truck accident, you will almost certainly have hospital bills, lost income, physical pain, and emotional distress as you recover and heal from your injuries and disruption to your life. The Platteville truck accident lawyers at Cook, Bradford, & Levy, LLC are here to help you seek compensation for these difficulties. Contact us today at (303) 543-1000 for a free case review with either Brian Bradford or Jason Levy, who are experienced holding truck companies and their insurers responsible for careless driving.

The personal injury lawyers at Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC together have spent 60 years advocating for the legal rights of accident victims in Platteville and across Colorado. We know the long-term effects a serious truck accident can have on your quality of life, and we would be honored to pursue justice on your behalf.

When you face physical, mental, and financial challenges after a severe big truck accident, you will benefit from working with the attorneys on our team who have represented many clients in cases like yours. If we take your case, our legal team will fight for your right to fair compensation against large trucking companies and insurance companies alike.

Our Platteville truck accident attorneys can handle every aspect of the legal process from beginning to end, including:

• Compiling evidence to determine your claim value and the cause of the crash
• Establishing who was at fault for your semi-truck accident
• Communicating with insurance companies, legal teams, and other involved parties
• Helping you make sure your bills are paid in the best way to maximize financial compensation while getting you the treatment you need
• Negotiating a settlement with the insurance company
• Finding out the maximum insurance coverage limits available in your case
• Filing your truck accident injury lawsuit within CO Rev Stat § 13-80-101

Our attorneys understand the unique challenges posed by semi-truck accidents in Colorado. We may file a lawsuit and even take your case to trial if it means obtaining a fair settlement or verdict on your behalf. Unfortunately, many trucking companies do not understand what you have been through, and we can tell your story to the insurance adjuster, judge, or jury if need be.

If you or a loved one sustained severe injuries in an 18-wheeler accident, CO Rev Stat § 13-21-111.5 allows you to file a claim for your losses. To establish fault after a truck accident in Platteville, you must prove that:

• The responsible party had a duty to act responsibly.
• They violated this duty.
• Their violation was a cause your truck accident.
• You were injured as a result of the accident.

Truck accidents are complicated and often have more than one responsible party. For instance, truck drivers and trucking companies must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, such as hours of service. A big rig driver may cause an accident because they are fatigued. If the company they work for pushes them to work overtime to make deliveries, both the driver and the employer could be to blame for the accident. Additionally, if the truck was overloaded, there may be an opportunity to bring a claim against the company that loaded it beyond the truck’s weight limits.

Similarly, if a truck driver was confused by poorly marked intersections or road construction, the entity responsible for road maintenance, repairs, or even installation of traffic signs and flow could be liable. The truck accident attorneys with our firm in Platteville, CO, can review your case and help you determine who is at fault.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 5,000 people are killed in truck accidents across the U.S. each year. Most of the people who suffered fatal injuries were in other vehicles. Even if you survive a truck accident, you are more likely to face catastrophic injuries, including:

• Spinal damage and paralysis
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Crushing injuries
• Whiplash
• Organ damage
• Burns
• Loss of limb or amputation
• Bone fractures

If you suffered severe injury or lost a loved one as a result of a truck accident, you deserve compensation for your losses. The Platteville truck accident lawyers at Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC can examine your case and explain how to proceed with your truck accident claim.

Damages to Include in Your Platteville Semi-Truck Accident Claim

Catastrophic injuries from a truck accident may affect every part of your life. Medical bills can pile up while you are out of work. Even after you are out of the hospital, you may be unable to work in the same field or participate in activities you once enjoyed.

A personal injury claim or lawsuit allows you to demand compensation for the full scope of the losses associated with your 18-wheeler accident injuries, even if they are difficult to calculate. Damages you could claim in your truck accident settlement include:

• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional anguish
• Loss of enjoyment
• Property damage costs
• Reduced income potential
• Lost income
• Hospital bills and other medical expenses
• Reduced quality of life

Wrongful Death Claims for Platteville Big Rig Accidents

Tragically, Colorado residents have recently been experiencing a rash of newsworthy semi-truck accidents. For example, in September 2022, a motorist lost his life after a trucker rear-ended him on Interstate 25, according to The Denver Post.

If you lost someone you love to a Platteville truck accident, Colorado law allows you to claim compensation for your losses. While there is no compensation that can bring back a lost loved one, you can achieve some financial stability while you grieve. Losses you could include in a wrongful death case are:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Lost current and future income
• Loss of companionship
• Loss of love and advice
• Mental distress
• Medical bills

The attorneys at Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC can help you surmount the legal and financial difficulties you face after a severe big truck accident in Colorado.

If you suffered losses in a truck accident due to someone else’s negligent or wrongful behavior, you could pursue compensation. Contact Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC at (303) 543-1000 today for a free consultation. To ensure that you don’t need to be wealthy or have cash in the bank to get legal help, our lawyers work on a contingency fee, so we only take payment if we settle your case. You can read more about how a contingency fee with our firm works here.

Our legal team, including Brian and Jason, will gladly review your case and help determine whether you have grounds to pursue a truck accident claim. If we proceed with your case, we gather evidence, negotiate with the insurance company, and do whatever it takes to defend your legal rights.