There are few vehicles with more potential destructive force than commercial trucks. These massive vehicles can weigh up to 40 tons. In addition to the physical threats of size and weight, truck drivers are expected to stay alert for long periods of time as they travel across the country. This combination can make trucks particularly dangerous for car drivers, who may be seriously injured in even otherwise minor collisions with these commercial vehicles.
If you have been involved in a truck accident in the North Denver area, you may be left with serious injuries and costly medical bills. For information regarding your legal options for seeking justice and fair compensation, contact the Denver vehicle accident lawyers of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., at (303) 423-1770 today.
Here’s the Compensation You May Receive
If you have lost property or been injured due to a commercial truck or semi-truck accident, you may be entitled to damages including:
Hiring a truck accident attorney will help you get the fair compensation you’re entitled to. Our team at Hull & Zimmerman will investigate the matter to the fullest, talking to witnesses, doctors, and experts. We will efficiently get you through the legal process so you can focus on your rehabilitation.
There are several causes leading to these type of accidents, some would be considered much more dangerous than others when dealing with a car-on-car accident. However, due to the monstrous size and weight of this kind of truck, the outcome can be just as horrible, no matter the cause.
The following is a list of factors that lead to these dangerous accidents, in most common to least common order:
While weather and construction zones can certainly lead to accidents, in most cases, the driver is at fault due to unsafe driving. It’s the truck driver’s responsibility to ensure their vehicle is safe for the road and to take caution at all times, especially in dangerous weather conditions.
There are a number of debilitating and life-changing injuries that can occur when in a semi-truck accident. The size, weight, and speed of the truck will affect the outcome. Some of the more common injuries include head and brain trauma, back and spinal injuries, internal injuries, and burns.
In order to fairly get the justice you deserve, hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer is a responsible move. It’s important to your physical and mental health that you recover, let Hull & Zimmerman’s skilled legal team fight for you during this difficult time. We will accurately determine the damages that are rightfully yours.
If you’ve ever been near a commercial truck that’s traveling over the speed limit or driving erratically, you know how scary it can be. It’s important that you know how to prevent your dangerous involvement with a semi-truck.
How to prevent truck accidents:
Remember, truck drivers are operating vehicles that are difficult to maneuver around other vehicles and road conditions. It’s in everyone’s best interest that you give them the space and time they need to drive as safely as possible.
Should you see an unsafe semi-truck driver, pull over and call the police. The truck may be having maintenance trouble that the driver cannot control. Stay clear of dangerous drivers at all times.
Like most vehicle accidents, being proactive and driving safely will greatly reduce your chances of being in an accident. Avoiding accidents of any kind and especially with large vehicles, is the responsibility of every driver. These kinds of collisions are all too often catastrophic.
If you or someone you care about has been injured because of the negligent driving of a semi-truck, truck accident lawyers at Hull & Zimmerman want to help. We have a team of accident attorneys that will support you through this challenging time and help you get the compensation you and your family deserve.
Unlike most other drivers, truckers are actually at work when they are on the highways.
These professionals may be asked to commit themselves to long trips across hundreds upon hundreds of miles of road by their employers.
The rigors of work deadlines can have a serious impact on the safety of others on the road and of the truck drivers themselves, as these motorists may be pushed into unsafe practices or behaviors.
Our experienced attorneys are ready to assist you if you have been involved in a truck accident involving:
In many cases, a collision with a truck can cause a serious amount of damage to the smaller vehicle, resulting in devastating injuries for those inside. Knowing this, truck drivers must always be on their guard and drive responsibly, balancing the security of their job with the safety of their fellow drivers. When they fail to live up to this responsibility, they may be liable for the accidents that follow.
At Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., we are honored to help accident victims in their time of need, and take our responsibility as personal injury lawyers incredibly seriously. We know how important it is for victims to secure the full and fair compensation they need following a serious accident, and that is why we take a hands-on, personalized approach to every case we handle.
awarded to a woman who was a victim of a car crash. The woman was driving the highway when the other driver approaching from the opposite direction lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center line and hit her head on. She suffered multiple broken bones, including her hip, pelvis, leg, and right arm. She missed several years of work as a result of her injuries. Read More
awarded to a woman who was the victim of a t-bone car crash. The client suffered multiple injuries. The most significant of which was a head injury. While she was ultimately able to return to work on a part-time basis, Plaintiff was never able to return to work on a full-time basis. Read More
settlement awarded to a lady who suffered a head injury. She slipped and fell in a slanted parking lot at her place of employment. Evidence demonstrated that the owner of the building had constructed a fence shading the parking lot such that ice was allowed to continuously accumulate during the winter months. Multiple people had fallen on the ice prior to the client’s fall. As a result of her injuries, Plaintiff was forced to take early retirement. Read More
awarded to a man whose vehicle was hit from behind by a semi. The injured party suffered back pain and rotator cuff tears in each shoulder and was forced to retire from his job doing road repair four years earlier. Read More
settlement (policy limits) awarded to a young man who lost his eye when another child shot an arrow into the air. Read More
settlement obtained for a man who was injured in a rear end automobile accident. He suffered a herniated disc in his low back which was not well resolved by surgery forcing him to leave his employment as an apartment maintenance manager. Read More
awarded to a gentleman in association with a workman’s compensation case. He initially sustained a head injury at work when attacked by a patient. Several years later, his condition worsened resulting in his inability to return to work in his usual job. Read More
settlement achieved in a legal malpractice case. The client initially suffered a herniated disc in her neck in association with an automobile accident. The attorney failed to file the lawsuit in a timely manner and the Plaintiff was initially denied her ability to achieve any monies from the original lawsuit. Read More
settlement awarded to a man who was a victim of an automobile accident. Plaintiff was a passenger who was rear-ended by another driver. Following the accident, he suffered a long term back injury. Read More
settlement awarded to a lady who aggravated a pre-existing back condition when she slipped and fell at the entrance to a casino. Read More
awarded to a woman who suffered a rotator cuff tear from an automobile accident. Read More
$1,250,000.00 –awarded to a woman who was a victim of a car crash. The woman was driving the highway when the other driver approaching from the opposite direction lost control of his vehicle, crossed the center line and hit her head on. She suffered multiple broken bones, including her hip, pelvis, leg, and right arm. She missed several years of work as a result of her injuries.
$1,200.000.00 –awarded to a woman who was the victim of a t-bone car crash. The client suffered multiple injuries. The most significant of which was a head injury. While she was ultimately able to return to work on a part-time basis, Plaintiff was never able to return to work on a full-time basis.
$450,000.00 –settlement awarded to a lady who suffered a head injury. She slipped and fell in a slanted parking lot at her place of employment. Evidence demonstrated that the owner of the building had constructed a fence shading the parking lot such that ice was allowed to continuously accumulate during the winter months. Multiple people had fallen on the ice prior to the client’s fall. As a result of her injuries, Plaintiff was forced to take early retirement.
$425,000 –awarded to a man whose vehicle was hit from behind by a semi. The injured party suffered back pain and rotator cuff tears in each shoulder and was forced to retire from his job doing road repair four years earlier.
$300,000.00 –settlement (policy limits) awarded to a young man who lost his eye when another child shot an arrow into the air.
$300,000.00 –settlement obtained for a man who was injured in a rear end automobile accident. He suffered a herniated disc in his low back which was not well resolved by surgery forcing him to leave his employment as an apartment maintenance manager.
$250,000.00 –awarded to a gentleman in association with a workman’s compensation case. He initially sustained a head injury at work when attacked by a patient. Several years later, his condition worsened resulting in his inability to return to work in his usual job.
$250,000.00 –settlement achieved in a legal malpractice case. The client initially suffered a herniated disc in her neck in association with an automobile accident. The attorney failed to file the lawsuit in a timely manner and the Plaintiff was initially denied her ability to achieve any monies from the original lawsuit.
$150,000.00 –settlement awarded to a man who was a victim of an automobile accident. Plaintiff was a passenger who was rear-ended by another driver. Following the accident, he suffered a long term back injury.
$125,000.00 –settlement awarded to a lady who aggravated a pre-existing back condition when she slipped and fell at the entrance to a casino.
$75,000.00 –awarded to a woman who suffered a rotator cuff tear from an automobile accident.
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