Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., fights for people harmed by truck accidents caused by unsafe lane changes in Northglenn. Our truck accident attorneys can help you seek compensation for your injuries and related damages so you do not pay for a truck driver’s negligence.
Our law firm provides clients with personalized, individualized attention, serving you with compassion, integrity, and honest communication. You will work directly with a lawyer, not a case manager, and we will support you through every stage of your case.
How Lane Change Truck Accidents Cause Serious Injuries
Lane change accidents involving large trucks and semi-trucks can be catastrophic because they typically occur on roads with two or more lanes where vehicles travel at high speeds. Additionally, when these types of crashes happen on highways, they can affect more than just the truck and the car it hits. They can set off a chain-reaction collision, resulting in a multi-car pileup.
Because they are big and heavy, trucks can also cause severe injuries to the occupants of smaller vehicles. Northglenn victims of unsafe lane change truck crashes may suffer bone fractures, back and shoulder injuries, whiplash, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, or internal injuries.
What Causes a Truck Driver to Make an Improper Lane Change?
The underlying cause of most truck accidents in Northglenn that result from hazardous lane changes is usually driver negligence. Negligent behaviors that can cause this type of truck collision include:
You can seek compensation from negligent truck drivers. In most cases, you will also have a claim against the trucking company because employers can be legally responsible for their employees’ actions.
The trucking company may also be responsible for failing to train or vet the driver or for failing to maintain or properly equip the truck. These actions would make the trucking company negligent as well as the driver.
Other Parties That Could Be At Fault for an Accident
Other parties could bear financial responsibility for your collision. For example, if the dangerous lane change was due to a blown tire, liability could rest with the company in charge of the truck’s maintenance. If another driver or an object in the road caused the trucker to suddenly change lanes to avoid an accident, that driver or the roadway owner could be liable.
How Can We Help With Your Truck Accident Claim?
Due to the involvement of multiple liable parties and serious injuries, truck accident cases can be complex and challenging. Our attorneys in Northglenn help you deal with your unsafe lane change truck accident claim every step of the way, including:
- Identifying all the liable parties
- Preparing and filing insurance claims and case documents
- Investigating the accident and collecting evidence, such as police reports, witness statements, and surveillance footage of the crash
- Identifying all your losses and pursuing fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any other damages owed to you
- Negotiating with the insurance company on your behalf and aggressively advocating for the maximum settlement possible
- Pursuing a wrongful death case if your loved one sustained a fatal injury
Our legal team can start on your case immediately. If we must sue for compensation, we have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit involving a motor vehicle crash, according to Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-80-101.
Contact Our Lawyers in Northglenn About Your Unsafe Lane Change Truck Accident
Truck accidents caused by unsafe lane changes in Northglenn can result in severe injuries, leading to expensive medical bills and other damages. If a truck crash injured you, our experienced attorneys can fight for the compensation you need to heal and get your life back to normal. Contact Hull & Zimmerman, P.C. today for a free consultation.
