Durango Truck Accident Lawyer

Accidents involving commercial trucks can result in devastating injuries. The size and weight of tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, construction vehicles, and other commercial vehicles can make collisions far more severe than typical passenger-vehicle accidents.

At Brasure Law Firm, our Durango truck accident lawyers represent individuals and families affected by serious commercial vehicle crashes in Durango, La Plata County, and throughout Southwest Colorado.

Truck Accidents in Southwest Colorado

Durango sits at an important transportation crossroads in Southwest Colorado. U.S. Highway 160 and U.S. Highway 550 carry passenger vehicles and commercial traffic through the region.

Mountain roads, changing elevations, winter weather, limited passing areas, steep grades, and long-distance commercial traffic can create challenging driving conditions.

When a serious truck crash occurs, determining what happened may require examining much more than the actions of the driver.

What Causes Commercial Truck Accidents?

Truck accidents may involve:

Driver fatigue
Distracted driving
Speeding
Unsafe passing
Driving too fast for conditions
Improperly loaded or secured cargo
Inadequate vehicle maintenance
Brake or tire failures
Driver training issues
Hours-of-service violations
Company safety practices
Impaired driving

Our attorneys investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash to identify potentially responsible parties.

Who Can Be Responsible for a Truck Accident?

Commercial trucking cases can be significantly more complicated than ordinary car accident claims.

Depending on the circumstances, potentially responsible parties may include:

The commercial driver
The driver’s employer
A trucking or transportation company
Vehicle owners
Maintenance contractors
Cargo-loading companies
Manufacturers of defective components
Other parties whose negligence contributed to the crash

Identifying all potentially responsible parties can be particularly important when an accident causes catastrophic injuries.

Evidence in a Commercial Truck Accident

Truck accident investigations may involve evidence that does not exist in an ordinary car accident case.

Depending on the circumstances, relevant evidence can include:

Electronic logging information
Driver qualification records
Vehicle inspection records
Maintenance records
Company safety policies
Dispatch information
Electronic vehicle data
Photographs and video
Witness statements
Police reports

Some evidence may only be retained for limited periods, making early investigation important.

Serious Injuries From Truck Accidents

Commercial vehicle crashes can cause:

Traumatic brain injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Multiple fractures
Internal injuries
Burns
Permanent disabilities
Fatal injuries

A serious injury claim should consider not only immediate medical bills but also the long-term consequences of the injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a truck accident claim different from a car accident claim?

Often, yes. Commercial trucking accidents may involve federal and state regulations, corporate defendants, additional insurance policies, and evidence maintained by the trucking company.

What if the truck driver doesn’t own the truck?

The driver may not be the only potentially responsible party. Ownership, employment relationships, maintenance responsibilities, and other factors may need to be investigated.

Should a truck accident be investigated quickly?

Early investigation can be important because physical and electronic evidence may change or become unavailable over time.

Talk With a Durango Truck Accident Lawyer

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a commercial vehicle crash, Brasure Law Firm can investigate what happened and help you understand your legal options.

Contact our Durango office to discuss your truck accident case.