Pueblo Truck Accident Lawyer

When a truck driver causes a crash and injuries in Pueblo, Colorado, Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, holds the driver and their employer liable for your injuries and losses.

There were 81 recorded accidents involving medium or heavy trucks in Pueblo in 2023, according to CDOT. Such accidents can cause severe injuries given the size difference between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle. Victims of truck accidents may suffer traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, broken bones, and other catastrophic injuries that can affect them for the rest of their lives.

You have a right to file an accident claim or injury lawsuit to recover full compensation for the damages you suffered. Our law firm has recovered tens of millions of dollars for injured clients. You can trust our Pueblo truck accident lawyers to manage the legal process for your truck collision case and hold the trucking company accountable.

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Pueblo is home to heavy industrial and commercial activity, and large commercial trucks are not an uncommon sight on the city’s streets, highways, and interstates. This is especially true on Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 50, the main thoroughfares for anyone traveling to or through Pueblo.

Additional risk factors that increase the risk of truck accidents in the area include adverse weather conditions, ongoing road construction and maintenance, and the terrain around Pueblo, which is on the front range of the Rocky Mountains.

But some of the most common causes of truck accidents are driver negligence and reckless driving. The truck driver may violate a traffic law, make a mistake behind the wheel, or violate Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and cause a crash. Careless driving was a factor in nearly a quarter of the 81 crashes involving medium or heavy trucks that occurred in Pueblo in 2023, according to CDOT.

I-25 in and around Pueblo is an area of specific concern for truck accidents. In one example, an over-sized vehicle crashed and damaged hundreds of feet of guardrails on the I-25, shutting down the highway from Indiana Avenue to Pueblo Boulevard. In another case, a semi-truck rolled over on the I-25 south of 29^th Street. These incidents were extremely dangerous for anyone who was unfortunate enough to be near them when they happened.

If you are recovering after a truck accident or lost a loved one in an accident involving a large truck, a Pueblo truck accident attorney from Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, can help. Call our law firm today to learn how.

The truck accident lawyers at Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, have a long history of success. We have gone against the world’s largest insurance companies and won. This has allowed us to recover tens of millions of dollars for injured victims in Colorado. Some of our recent truck accident verdicts and settlements include:

• $7,395,500 settlement
• $2,000,000 settlement
• $1,330,000 settlement
• $1,000,000 settlement on the “courthouse steps” the day of trial
• $950,000 cement truck accident settlement
• $300,000 settlement
• $220,000 verdict

We have fought—and won—tens of millions of dollars in settlements for victims of personal injury. Our attorneys collectively have more than 60 years of experience practicing law and will use our knowledge and skills to help you get the outcome you need in your truck accident case.

Negotiating for a Truck Accident Settlement, but Never Afraid of the Courtroom

While we often settle cases without going to trial, we can represent you at trial when necessary. We fight for justice for our clients, and if the insurance company or liable party will not accept responsibility, we will ask a judge and jury to force them to do the right thing. In fact, we have represented clients in over 100 jury trials.

If your truck accident case does go to trial, it may end up in the Pueblo Combined Courts building on N. Elizabeth Street, just off 4^th Street a few blocks west of I-25. It houses both the Pueblo County Court and the 10^th Judicial District Court, one of which may have jurisdiction over your truck accident case.

No Fee Unless You Win Your Truck Accident Case

Our truck accident attorneys work based on a contingency fee basis. As an injured crash victim, you should not have to pay upfront for legal representation. We will only take our fees from the money we recover for you. We only get paid if we win. Contact us today for your free consultation with our team. We will answer your questions and assess the strength of your truck accident claim.

Truck accident victims in Pueblo may receive emergency medical assessment and treatment at UCHealth Parkview Medical Center (a level III trauma center) or St. Mary-Corwin Hospital. Our lawyers are familiar with both facilities and can meet with you while you remain in the hospital, at a rehab facility, or after your release.

From our initial meeting, we will begin gathering proof of your injuries, expenses, and losses related to your trucking accident. This evidence is crucial in helping us recover the money you need and deserve for:

• Medical bills for treatment and related medical care costs
• Future care and support expenses for lasting injuries
• Lost income if you miss work
• Diminished earning capacity if you cannot return to work
• Property repair or replacement, including your vehicle
• Related expenses
• Pain and suffering damages

Our truck accident lawyers also represent families whose loved ones died in Pueblo, Colorado, 18-wheeler accidents. Unfortunately, the size, weight, and speed of these vehicles make collisions very serious. Not all injuries are survivable. Our accident lawyers know how Colorado’s wrongful death laws work and will seek the financial compensation your family needs and deserves.

When our lawyers represent a Pueblo truck accident victim, we generally pursue a case against the at-fault truck driver’s employer. This is possible due to a legal concept known as vicarious liability. Employers are vicariously liable for an employee’s negligence, and under some circumstances, the truck carrier may have contributed to the accident themselves, such as by pressuring drivers to violate trucking regulations or violating regulations themselves.

We gather evidence to show what caused the crash and how it led to our client’s injuries and damages. Then, we demand fair compensation from the trucking company and pursue a negotiated settlement that adequately pays our client. If necessary, we will not hesitate to take the case to trial to secure maximum compensation.

Generally, CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101 gives victims three years to sue the trucking company or another liable party based on traffic accident injuries. If your loved one died, CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-108 sets the deadline at two years from their date of death. You do not want to lose the right to sue. Contact us as soon as possible after your accident. The deadlines in your case could vary.

Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, will review your case and assess your legal options for free during a confidential consultation with our team. Learn how our Pueblo truck accident lawyers can help you get justice after a truck accident. Contact us today to discuss your case.