If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident, it’s important that you know exactly what makes them different from car accidents and which challenges you may face:

• Property damage and injuries are worse: Why? Trucks are dozens of times heavier than passenger vehicles especially when they are loaded with cargo. At any speed, that big of a size difference is going to leave anyone in the smaller vehicle at a serious disadvantage. Passenger vehicles often suffer a totaled vehicle—and should they be lucky enough to not have a totaled vehicle, their repair estimates are likely incredibly high.
• There are more people involved: There are many more parties involved in a truck accident claim than in a car crash claim. Beyond the two drivers, you have the truck driver’s employer, the owner of the cargo, the company that loaded the cargo, and the business responsible for maintaining the truck. All of these parties have a vested interest in minimizing their own liability.
• More evidence is available: Truck accidents have far more evidence than most other types of vehicle collisions. Trucks are legally required to have electronic logging devices installed, which may make it easier for your attorney to see exactly what happened prior to and during the crash. Additionally, this device can show if the driver was within their hours of service limits.
• The trucking company has likely already started their investigation: Truck accidents are expensive, and trucking companies know this. They start investigating accidents immediately, and the longer you wait, the more of a head start you give them.

It’s important to seek medical care after a collision and thoroughly document all of your injuries. This can make it far easier for you to get the compensation you are owed. Some injuries reported after truck accidents include:

• Cuts and scrapes
• Bruises
• Broken bones
• Facial injuries
• Muscle sprains, strains, and tears
• Organ injuries
• Internal bleeding
• Traumatic brain injuries

As you can see, the injuries caused by Boulder truck accidents can be both very expensive and incredibly painful. Be ready to go through a number of steps to get the compensation you’re owed. Your attorney will:

• Investigate the crash and your evidence. A full understanding of what happened is essential in building a case. When you come to your consultation, bring all of the evidence you’ve gathered already.
• Consult with other experts as needed. Your attorney may talk to accident reconstruction specialists, forensic economists, and others to understand the full impact of an accident.
• Piece together the evidence to build your case. A strong case must explain the accident and your injuries, as well as push back against the arguments the other side will likely make.
• Negotiate with the insurance company. Negotiations generally lead to a settlement that both parties agree on. This is the faster and generally safer option. However, if the company refuses to offer what you actually deserve, this may not be a good option for you.
• Prepare for court if necessary. If the insurance company will not offer what you are owed, your attorney will begin getting ready for court.

We’re here and ready to talk whenever you want to move forward with your Boulder semi-truck injury claim. Call us at 303-567-7981 or send us a message online to get started.