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You Need a Trusted Denver Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck accidents are among the most devastating collisions on Colorado roads. The size and weight of commercial vehicles mean the injuries they cause are often severe, permanent, or fatal.

When an 18-wheeler hits you, a general personal injury attorney may not be enough. These cases involve federal trucking regulations, complex liability across multiple parties, and insurance companies with experienced defense teams whose entire job is to limit what you recover.

At Flaxman Law Group, we know how those defense teams operate because Charles and Steven Flaxman have worked on that side of the table. Charles spent a decade as an insurance claims adjuster. Steven represented insurance companies before joining the firm. That experience now works entirely in your favor. When trucking companies and their insurers push back, we’re ready.

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The impact of a truck collision doesn’t end at the scene. Serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and time away from work can weigh on you and your family for years. If you or someone you love has been hit by a truck in Colorado, you don’t have to go through this alone.

Call Flaxman Law Group at (970) 999-0530 to speak with one of our experienced Denver truck accident attorneys and find out how we may be able to help.

Why Flaxman Law Group Is the Right Choice for Your Denver Truck Accident Case

• Charles Flaxman spent a decade as an insurance claims adjuster before becoming an attorne He knows exactly how insurers evaluate and minimize claims
• Steven Flaxman represented insurance companies before joining the firm, giving our team a firsthand understanding of defense strategies
• Nearly $1 billion recovered for injured clients across Colorado and South Florida
• Deep knowledge of federal motor carrier regulations and trucking industry safety requirements
• Proven track record against large trucking companies and their insurers
• No fee unless we recover compensation for you
• Direct access to your attorney from day one, not a case manager or paralegal

What Types of Compensation May I Be Able to Recover for a Truck Accident Claim?

Commercial truck collisions frequently cause catastrophic injuries with costs that extend far beyond the initial emergency. A settlement or verdict that only covers immediate expenses can leave victims without the resources they need for long-term care and recovery.

When Flaxman Law Group files a truck accident claim, we pursue every category of compensation available to you, including:

• Medical Bills: Emergency treatment, surgery, hospital stays, medications, rehabilitation, and the cost of any future care your injuries require.
• Lost Wages: Income lost while you were unable to work, as well as reduced earning capacity if your injuries have affected your ability to work long-term.
• Pain and Suffering: Physical pain, emotional trauma, and the loss of activities and experiences that were part of your life before the accident.
• Permanent Disability: Compensation for life-altering conditions such as paralysis, traumatic brain injury, or other lasting impairments.
• Property Damage: The cost to repair or replace your vehicle and any personal property damaged in the collision.
• Wrongful Death Damages: If a loved one was killed in a truck accident, surviving family members may be able to recover funeral expenses, lost income, and loss of companionship.
• Punitive Damages: In cases involving gross negligence or reckless conduct, Colorado courts may award additional damages to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior.

Colorado’s Filing Deadlines Can Make or Break Your Truck Accident Claim

For most truck accident injury claims in Colorado, you have three years from the date of the crash to take legal action. If a government-owned vehicle or public agency is involved, that window can shrink to as little as 180 days under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act.

Time also matters for reasons beyond the filing deadline. Evidence from truck accidents — driver logs, black box data, maintenance records — can disappear quickly. The sooner you contact a Denver truck accident attorney, the better your chances of preserving what’s needed to build a strong case and protect your rights.

What Are the Most Common Types of Truck Collisions?

Semi-truck, big rig, tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler — these are all names for the massive commercial vehicles sharing Colorado roads with everyday drivers. These trucks cover enormous distances daily, keeping drivers behind the wheel for hours at a stretch. That combination of size, weight, and time on the road means collisions happen with troubling frequency, and when they do, the results are rarely minor.

• General Collisions: Trucks can be involved in the same types of crashes as any other vehicle, including rear-end impacts, head-on collisions, T-bone crashes, and sideswipes. The difference is the force involved.
• Jackknifes: When a truck’s cab slows or stops abruptly but the trailer continues moving forward, the trailer swings outward at a sharp angle from the cab. Vehicles caught in that arc can be crushed before drivers have any chance to react.
• Rollovers: The sheer mass of commercial trucks, combined with a higher center of gravity than passenger vehicles, makes them susceptible to rolling over. A rollover can trap multiple vehicles underneath and block entire stretches of highway.
• Wide Turns: Trucks need significantly more space to complete a turn than smaller vehicles. When a driver misjudges that space or fails to check their surroundings, other vehicles and pedestrians pay the price.
• Underrides: Because trailer beds sit higher off the ground than most passenger vehicles, a car can slide underneath during a collision — with catastrophic consequences for anyone inside. Federal law requires underride guards on the rear of trailers, but those guards have been shown to fail at speeds as low as 30 mph, and the sides of trailers remain unprotected entirely.

Truck Wrecks Cause Devastating Injuries

A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. With the proper permits, overloaded trucks can legally reach 110,000 pounds. The average passenger car weighs around 4,000 pounds. That means a standard loaded truck outweighs a typical car by a factor of 20. An overloaded one is nearly 28 times as heavy. That weight difference alone makes a commercial truck one of the most dangerous forces on any Colorado road.

When a truck and a passenger vehicle collide, the physics are unforgiving. The occupants of the smaller vehicle absorb the full force of the impact. Trucks can ride directly over cars, the weight of their trailers crushing whatever is underneath. Drivers and passengers in those vehicles frequently suffer some or all of the following injuries:

• Broken bones
• Traumatic amputation
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Organ or tissue damage
• Lacerations or avulsions
• Internal bleeding

Victims of truck collisions are often in no condition to document the scene. They’re rushed to emergency care before they can photograph the damage, gather witness information, or preserve evidence. Trucking companies and their insurers know this — and some will take advantage of it by moving vehicles or altering the scene before an independent investigation can begin.

When a Truck Crash Happens, More Than One Party May Owe You Compensation

It’s natural to assume the driver who hit you is the only party responsible. And while drivers do bear fault in the majority of truck accident cases — one study found truckers were at fault more than 60% of the time — there are often other liable parties worth pursuing as well.

Defendants in truck accident cases may include:

• The Truck Driver: The driver’s behavior before and during the crash is always one of the first things we examine. Evidence of intoxication, fatigue, or hours-of-service violations can be critical to establishing fault.
• The Trucking Company: If a company pushed drivers to meet unrealistic delivery schedules, ignored safety requirements, or failed to keep its fleet properly maintained, it may share legal responsibility for the collision. Hiring practices matter too — companies that put unqualified drivers behind the wheel can be held accountable for that decision.
• The Truck’s Manufacturer: When a defective part contributes to a crash — a failed braking system, a tire blowout, a faulty coupling — the manufacturer of that component may be liable. These claims require careful investigation and the right expert support to prove.
• The Truck-Loading Company: Cargo that is improperly secured, unevenly distributed, or loaded beyond legal weight limits can destabilize a truck and trigger rollovers, jackknifes, or lost cargo events. When negligent loading practices cause a crash, the company responsible for that work can be named in a claim.

Identifying every liable party matters because it directly affects how much compensation may be available to you. Recovering from a trucking company, a manufacturer, and a driver opens more avenues than pursuing the driver alone. That said, trucking companies and their insurers are well-resourced and rarely go down without a fight.

Steps to Take Immediately After a Truck Accident in Colorado

Call 911 right away. Police and first responders will be on their way, and anyone who needs medical attention will get it. The resulting police report is also a valuable piece of evidence your truck accident attorney can use when building your case. While you’re at the scene, exchange insurance information with the truck driver and collect contact details from every witness and anyone else involved.

If you’re physically able to, use your phone to document the scene before anything is moved or cleaned up. If you can’t do it yourself, ask someone nearby to help. Try to capture:

• Visible injuries to yourself and any passengers
• The accident scene from multiple angles, including skid marks and road conditions
• Any obscured signs or damaged traffic signals that may have played a role in the crash
• Damage to all vehicles involved

Before You Say a Word to the Insurance Company, Call Flaxman Law Group

The insurance adjuster representing the at-fault driver is not on your side. Their job is to protect their company’s bottom line by paying out as little as possible on every claim. One of the ways they do this is by asking you to give a recorded statement while you’re still shaken up and disoriented — and anything you say can be used to weaken your claim down the line.

Get an attorney involved as quickly as you can. When the insurance company calls, be polite and let them know your attorney will be in touch. From that point forward, let Flaxman Law Group handle the conversation.