Grand Junction Truck Accident Lawyers

Have You Been Involved in a Commercial Vehicle Accident in Colorado or Utah?

Western Slope highways are loaded with tractor-trailers—overloaded, in fact! The Colorado Department of Transportation reports that a significant percentage of the 18-wheelers that roll across Interstate 70, State Highway 50, and many other Colorado and Utah highways each year are overweight, oversized. or both.

Overweight or not, when a vehicle of such size is involved in an accident, the results can be devastating, especially for anyone in a smaller vehicle. Typical cars and other motor vehicles don’t stand a chance against commercial trucks.

 The experienced truck accident lawyers at Veritas Injury Lawyers in Grand Junction, Colorado, understand how these accidents involving massive commercial vehicles drastically impact families—often permanently.

If injured in a crash involving a semitrailer, you may face a lengthy hospital stay, an extensive rehabilitation process, missed work, and mounting expenses. Fortunately, if the truck accident was caused by someone else's negligence, you are entitled to compensation for your loses. 

These losses can include your medical expenses, lost wages, long-term rehabilitation expenses, and even pain and suffering. 

For help recovering these much-needed funds, call (970) 292-7171 to learn how our legal team can help you after a truck accident. Visit one of our Colorado office locations, where we extend our assistance to injured victims not only within the state but also in Eastern Utah.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can have devastating consequences, often resulting in severe injuries and property damage. Understanding the causes of these accidents is crucial for improving road safety and preventing future incidents. While there are many factors that can contribute to truck accidents, several key causes consistently emerge in accident data and studies. 

Here, are some of the primary factors that lead to truck accidents:

• Driver Fatigue
• Distracted Driving
• Impaired Driving
• Speeding
• Inadequate Training
• Poor Vehicle Maintenance
• Weather Conditions
• Reckless Driving
• Inadequate Following Distance

If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by a large commercial truck, your injuries may be very severe. While it's understandable to be angry at the reckless trucker who caused your accident and injuries, you may be surprised to learn that many accidents involving big rigs are actually the fault of the drivers of smaller passenger cars and light trucks.

Motorists sometimes don't realize the much greater distance it takes a semi-truck to brake and full stops when a car pulls out in front of them or cuts them off in traffic on the highway. Other drivers cruise along in the big rigs' "No Zones," the blind spots located on either side of, and directly in front and behind, of large commercial trucks. But when vehicles are in these positions, truck drivers can't see them.

Another danger for passenger cars on multi-lane highways is to ride in the lane between two 18-wheelers. This is an extremely vulnerable position to be in because you are not visible to either driver and could easily get crushed between the two commercial rigs.

But truckers have to accept their fair share of the responsibility for accidents and injuries to motorists. Some drivers have not received sufficient training to learn how to drive defensively and safely.

The trucking companies, too, share the blame for highway injuries and deaths. They push truckers to adhere to impossible schedules that force them to ignore federal Hours of Service regulations, drive when fatigued and in hazardous weather conditions, and at excessive speeds.

What Are The Most Common Injuries Caused By Trucking Accidents?

Trucking accidents, given the massive size and weight of commercial vehicles, frequently lead to severe and life-altering injuries. Drawing from our extensive experience as Colorado truck accident lawyers, we've observed a variety of common injuries sustained by victims in these devastating incidents.

Below are some of the most common injuries one may suffer after a truck accident:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): The force of the impact can result in concussions or more serious brain damage, which can cause memory loss, emotional instability, and long-term cognitive deficits.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: These injuries can cause partial or total paralysis, which drastically lowers the victim's quality of life and necessitates intensive medical care and rehabilitation.
• Whiplash and Neck Injuries: Frequently occurring in rear-end accidents, whiplash can result in long-term discomfort and restricted movement, affecting everyday activities and professional capacity.
• Broken Bones and Fractures: The force of a trucking accident can break bones in the arms, legs, ribs, and other body parts, requiring extensive medical care.
• Internal Injuries: Internal organ damage can be fatal and may not show symptoms right away following an accident. Immediate medical assessment is essential.
• Burns and Lacerations: Severe burns and cuts resulting from crashes or from coming into close contact with sharp objects can leave a person permanently scarred and deformed.
• Psychological Trauma: Beyond physical injuries, victims often suffer from PTSD, anxiety, and depression following a traumatic trucking accident.

Our skilled trucking accident attorneys in Grand Junction are experts in navigating the complexities of these serious injury cases. We recognize the significant toll such injuries can take on your life and are dedicated to fighting for the full compensation you're entitled to. If you or a loved one has been harmed in a trucking accident, reach out to us for a thorough consultation to discuss your legal options.