Grand Junction Truck Accidents Lawyers

Truck vs. Car Accidents In Grand Junction

Truck accidents differ from car on car accidents in a number of important ways. First, trucks are generally much heavier than cars. This matters in an accident because they can slam into your vehicle or your body with much more force than a passenger automobile. This can cause injuries that are much worse. It can also make investigations more complicated. 

Second, trucks and professional truck drivers are also more heavily regulated. There is a greater web of laws governing trucking and professional drivers, and not all personal injury attorneys understand these differences. Because we have dealt with them in our practice for years, and even in our own families, we do. 

It’s also likely that truck accidents have more than one liable party, or the parties who are liable differ significantly from a traditional accident. It may be the trucking company itself who is most at fault from your accident, or it may be a combination of the driver, trucking company, those who loaded or maintained the truck, and more. 

Trucks also often carry higher insurance liability than automobiles, so your compensation may be greater. 

What To Do After A Grand Junction Truck Crash

What you do immediately, and in the following days after a truck accident, may make the difference in receiving due compensation or not. 

First, safety is of the highest priority. If you’ve been in a crash with a truck, always call an ambulance and always go to the hospital to get your health checked thoroughly. Even if you feel okay, accidents with trucks can cause injuries that don’t appear until later. You do not want to give insurance companies or trucking companies any room to doubt your injuries were caused by the accident. 

Second, document anything and everything you are able, and save every single piece of evidence you may have. If possible, take photographs or videos of the accident scene or have someone else do so. Don’t rely on the police. Get contact information or statements from any witnesses, and save everything, including the clothing you were wearing. 

Third, you should also collect any bills you might incur as a cause of the accident, from doctors and therapists, all the way down to transportation bills between appointments. You may also want to keep a journal of your daily pain and suffering. 

Finally, contact an experienced truck accident lawyer in Grand Junction as soon as possible. We have the answers in this trying time, and can help perform a thorough investigation of time-sensitive evidence. 

Grand Junction Truck Accident Statute Of Limitations

Colorado imposes some limitations on when you can file a personal injury case for an accident with a truck. For most accidents, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. If you fail to file by this time, you may lose your right to compensation, even if you are in the right.  

However, the time may be even shorter, depending on a number of factors. If you have been in an accident with a truck operated by a government entity for example, you may only have 180 days, or a half of a year, to file. 

It is always in your best interest to contact an attorney in Grand Junction and file early. Aside from the possibility of missing a deadline like those above, investigations are always easier performed closer to the date of the accident.

Filing A Grand Junction Truck Accident Claim

If you’d like to file a truck accident claim yourself in Colorado, the process is exceptionally complex. If you contact an attorney like us who has experience in winning these kinds of cases, the process is rather straightforward. We’ll handle just about everything. 

First, we’ll perform an absolutely free review of your case. If we determine we can help, we’ll then perform a thorough investigation of what happened. During this process, we’ll gather evidence, likely speak with witnesses and experts, and make preparations to submit your claim for compensation. 

We’ll then submit the claim to the relevant parties, likely insurance companies and the trucking company. If they offer fair compensation, we’ll settle for an appropriate amount. If they do not offer a fair amount, we’ll then go to trial. 

At trial, we’ll present evidence on your behalf. We work for you only, not the insurance companies, and not the court. We are your advocates, and your advocates only. We do not get paid until you do.   

In many cases, there are two types of compensation you may be eligible for. The first is economic damages. This includes things that we can easily put a number to, like medical bills, lost wages, childcare, etc. The second is non-economic damages. This includes things that cannot easily receive a dollar amount, including pain and suffering, emotional distress and more. 

In every case, we’ll fight to get you the maximum amount of compensation you are owed. 

Why Choose Bachus & Schanker In Grand Junction?

At Bachus & Schanker, we understand loss, especially when it comes to commercial vehicles. The mother of one of our founders, Kyle Bachus, was killed by a cement truck operated by a negligent driver. 

Kyle and his family went through an awful time dealing with the justice system, and we want to ensure it never happens again to anyone else. We truly understand what our clients are going through when they experience truck injuries. 

This experience is also why we offer our clients access to our specialized group of Victims’ Advocates that can help you with nearly everything related to the case, from collecting evidence to ensuring your rights under the Americans With Disabilities Act. 

If you or a loved one have been injured in a truck accident, call us today. We offer absolutely free consultations, and do not get paid unless you do. Let us handle the legal complexities, while you focus on recovery.

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