Colorado Truck Accident Injury Attorneys
| Truck Crashes in the U.S.
With more than 8 million large trucks registered in the U.S., traffic crashes involving those commercial vehicles are not uncommon. Statistics for the most recent year available reveal thousands of crashes, resulting in injuries, death and property damage. Large truck crashes 368,000 Fatal crashes 4,321 Injury crashes 77,000 Property damage 287,000 Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
Semi tractor-trailers, cargo vans and other large trucks are an integral part of commerce in the U.S., but they can pose serious hazards on the nation’s roadways. The sheer number of commercial trucks on the road means that there is plenty of opportunity for problems. Indeed, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety declares that “large trucks have a higher fatal crash rate per mile traveled than passenger vehicles.” In a year’s time, large truck crashes kill more than 3,100 people nationwide. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a truck crash, you may need the advice of a personal injury attorney.
The Colorado Truck Accident Attorneys at the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal are experienced in handling cases involving truck crashes. We recognize that injuries caused by big rigs can be particularly devastating. Many large trucks outweigh passenger vehicles 20 times over, making it more likely that you’ll suffer serious injuries if you’re a truck crash victim. Traumatic head injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple broken bones – these are the kinds of severe injuries that leave individuals in pain and in medical treatment for years. If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident, you need a strong legal advocate who will work for you, representing your interests in the face of truck companies’ insurance firms and attorneys. At the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, you’ll find seasoned Colorado truck accident lawyers who will aggressively work to secure the compensation you need for the pain, suffering and financial loss you’ve experienced because of a truck accident.
Many businesses use trucks or vans to transport goods and supplies for commercial purposes. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that more than 8 million large trucks are registered in this country, and that they travel more than 200 billion miles per year. Because of the thousands of crashes involving large trucks that occur every year, the FMCSA reports that more than 100,000 people are injured. Nearly 5,000 lose their lives.
Often, those who suffer injuries in a crash involving a large commercial truck are occupants of vehicles struck by the truck. Because most passenger vehicles are so much smaller and lighter than commercial trucks, occupants are particularly vulnerable. Studies have reported that as many as 98% of deaths due to truck crashes are those of passenger vehicle occupants.
What causes truck accidents? Research by FMCSA says that “drivers of large trucks and other vehicles involved in truck crashes are ten times more likely to be the cause of the crash than other factors, such as weather, road conditions, and vehicle performance.” Because truck drivers spend long hours behind the wheel, fatigue and lack of sleep can be issues that contribute to crashes. Drivers may be distracted, their skills may be insufficient for the rig or road conditions, or they may be operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
The Colorado truck accident injury attorneys at the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal recognize that many circumstances can figure into truck crashes. Our firm has the experience and the resources needed to investigate crashes as thoroughly as truckers’ insurance companies will do. We also have the proven negotiation, advocacy and trial experience required to successfully represent your interests against insurance carriers that balk at paying the compensation you deserve for your pain, your lost wages, and your medical care. When you’re the victim of serious injuries, you need an experienced attorney who will provide you and your family with personal attention and who will explain your rights.
At the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal, our Colorado truck accident lawyers are ready to fight for your rights and the compensation you and your family deserve. When your future and your family’s well-being are at stake, contact the Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal and request a free consultation to review your case. We’re on YOUR side.
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