CATASTROPHIC INJURIES

WRONGFUL DEATH

TRUCKING (18-WHEELER) ACCIDENTS

CAR ACCIDENTS

• INVOLVING DRUNK DRIVERS OR DRIVERS IMPAIRED BY DRUGS
• INVOLVING CELL PHONE USE OR TEXTING
• INVOLVING MOTORCYCLES
• INVOLVING BICYCLES
• INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES

SPINAL INJURIES/PARALYSIS

NERVE INJURIES

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

DEFECTIVE OR DANGEROUS PRODUCTS

CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

GENERAL NEGLIGENCE

• PREMISES LIABILITY

• DOG ATTACKS

• SLIP AND FALL INJURIES

INSURANCE BAD FAITH

Trucking (18-Wheeler) Accidents

• In 2004, 416,000 heavy trucks (greater than 10,000 pounds) were involved in traffic crashes in the U.S.

• In 2004, a total of 5,190 people died (12% of all fatalities) and an additional 116,000 were injured in those crashes.

• One out of every eight traffic fatalities in 2004 resulted from a collision with a heavy truck

• In 2004, 8% of all vehicles registered were heavy trucks

If you or a family member has been injured in an accident involving a semi-tractor trailer or18-wheeler, there are some important things that you should know about the compensation owed to you. First, negligent trucking companies are not going to just hand you the compensation you deserve. You need legal representation, an advocate for your rights to get proper compensation for your short-term and long-term medical bills, pain, and suffering. Often settlements can be made out of court, so that you don't have to re-live the horrific experience again and again.

Drivers of heavy trucks are involved in hundreds of thousands of crashes each year, and thousands of deaths. Of course, most truck drivers are responsible and careful when they are on the road.  But too often, the pressures of driving and making timely deliveries cause trucks to injure or kill other drivers and their passengers. Truck companies too often do not adequately train their drivers, or ignore the fact that the drivers have driven too many hours and should not be on the road. Profits may come before the safety of the public.

Truck companies often will vigorously defend themselves even when it is clear that their driver was to blame for the crash. The companies, when serious injuries are involved, will often go to the scene of the crash quickly to support the truck company's version of what happened. Important records that show the actions of the driver before the crash may be destroyed by the company. For all these reasons, it is important for anyone seriously injured in a trucking accident to see an attorney who can take the necessary action to preserve the evidence and investigate what happened.

We have over 30 years combined experience helping hundreds of personal injury victims. We fight for every dollar owed to you due to negligent drivers and companies, fatigued drivers, illegal and improperly loaded rigs, speeding transports, and other careless acts that caused you harm. We will help you obtain proper compensation for your short-term and long-term medical bills, pain, and suffering that you are entitled to under the law and help you formulate a plan for your future.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident involving a semi-tractor trailer, we want to hear from you. Fill out our online contact form to have your case reviewed or call our office to set up a free consultation. We will answer your questions and explain your legal options.

899 Logan, Suite 200 • Denver, Colorado 80203 • (303) 863-1445 • info@daklawfirm.com

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