If you or someone you love was hit by a truck, you can sue their company for financial compensation. You could also have a case against other at-fault parties. An insurance claim or lawsuit will allow you to get compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other accident-related expenses and losses.
When a truck accident lawyer in Denver accepts your case, they fight hard to prove the trucking company’s liability and identify any other financially liable parties. They will investigate your accident and document the value of your potential compensation. You can get a no-cost case evaluation to learn more about your rights as the injured party and the negligent party’s financial obligations.
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The Trucking Company Is Only One of the Potentially Liable Parties
Who to sue after a truck accident is a complicated matter. You can sue the trucking company for compensation if their driver’s action caused the accident. They could also be liable if the driver was untrained or unlicensed. You could also sue these potentially liable parties:
- The truck driver if they are an owner/operator
- The truck’s maker for a design or manufacturing flaw
- Truck parts maker (wipers, brakes, etc.) for the same reason
- The cargo loader for improperly loaded or balanced cargo
- The repair shop if the truck was not properly repaired or maintained
When you hire a lawyer, they will review all the reports related to the accident, interview accident witnesses, and conduct a complete and thorough investigation. Their representation will start with listening to your version of events to understand how the accident occurred and how it affected your life and health.
Proving the Components of Negligence Can Identify the At-Fault Party
One of the things that makes truck accident cases complicated is the number of parties who could bear liability. To identify each one, your legal team will review you case for the elements of negligence. These elements are:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Damages
To prove these elements, they collect evidence, including:
- Truck accident report
- Medical records and bills
- Lay and expert witness statements
- Photos and video footage
- Accident reconstruction reports
- Driver history and logbooks
- Truck repair and maintenance records
Let your lawyer handle the investigation and evidence collection. Your case file will include job and salary history records that prove the value of your lost income and property repair and replacement estimates. They will also pursue compensation from each of the at-fault parties and their insurance companies.
Comprehensive Evidence Collection Supports Your Claims Against Trucking Companies
When a lawyer represents you, they can also collect evidence that could be emotionally triggering and hard for you to access on your own. This can include:
- The decedent’s death certificate
- Forensic evidence and autopsy report
- Truck maintenance records
- Truck driver license information
When you hire a truck accident attorney, they will explore the limits of all applicable insurance policies and fight for the full monetary value of your claim. They will also deal with the insurance company, so you do not have to.
The accumulated evidence will tell the story of the accident. Your lawyer will use the weight of your evidence to resolve your case with a settlement rather than a lengthy trial.
You Can Recover Economic and Non-Economic Truck Accident Damages
A truck accident can leave you with tangible damages that are easy to document and intangible damages that have a non-financial value. The average truck accident settlement in Colorado includes compensation for these economic damages:
- Past, present, and future medical bills
- Treatment-related travel expenses
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Past, present, and future income losses
- Loss of earning ability
- Property damage, loss, or diminishment
You can also recover the following non-economic damages:
- Lasting physical disability
- Significant disfigurement
- Ongoing pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
You can prove their value with your own written statement, medical records, and a written prognosis. The lawyer handling your claim will collect proof of these intangible damages and include it in your case file.
Surviving Families are Entitled to Recover Wrongful Death Damages
The unexpected loss of a loved one can take a long-lasting emotional toll. Losing a loved one can also have a significant financial impact. A wrongful death action can help you recover the following types of damages:
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of your loved one’s income
- Loss of their familial contributions
- Loss of consortium and support
- Loss of companionship and care
You do not have to assess your family’s claim on your own. The lawyer handling your family’s case will clarify who can file this type of action. They will also clarify which family members can recover wrongful death damages.
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Tell us about your case You Could Have as Little as Three Years to File Your Truck Accident Lawsuit
Recovering from the physical and psychological trauma of an accident can be a long process. While you deserve time to focus on your recovery, you only have a small window of opportunity to file your lawsuit.
In general:
- You typically have three years to fil your injury lawsuit, according to CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101
- Colo. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-80-108 allows you to sue for wrongful death damages no more than two years from the date of the incident statute of limitations is two years, according to
If you do not file your lawsuit within the allotted time, you will not be able to file it at all, it will be dismissed immediately, and the insurance company will cease all negotiations. A local truck accident attorney can correctly interpret the statute of limitations.
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You can sue a company for financial compensation if you were hurt by their truck driver, or if a loved one passed away after an accident with their driver. Our truck accident lawyers will help you prove the cause of your accident and the value of your recoverable damage. We will also negotiate on your behalf and fight for the best possible financial compensation.
Contact our consultation team at Matlin Injury Law to learn more about our truck accident lawyers and the work we will do on your behalf.
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