Overloaded trucks on the road can be a serious hazard. Their presence increases the risk of an accident that injures you or a loved one. Veritas Injury Lawyers can help you file a claim against the negligent truck driver and other responsible parties to recover compensation for your damages in these overloaded/overweight truck accidents in Grand Junction.
We understand that coping with a truck accident injury and the many financial strains it places on you can be difficult. Our talented truck accident attorneys represent their clients with compassion and know how to identify their unique needs. We believe the truth wins in court. Contact us, and we will make it our mission to maximize your financial recovery from those who harmed you.
How Can an Overweight or Overloaded Truck Cause an Accident?
Overweight and overloaded trucks are more difficult for drivers to control and can create all sorts of complications that cause accidents. In the state, trucks must stay within certain weight limits under C.R.S. 42-4-507 based on the truck’s axles and tires. A truck driver hauling an overloaded vehicle may not be able to safely stop or turn, which can cause rollovers or other collisions with nearby vehicles.
Additional circumstances and driver behaviors can also increase the possibility of an overweight truck accident, such as the following:
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Strong winds
- Wet or icy roads
- Aggressive driving
- Driving while fatigued or intoxicated
Liability for an injury from a truck accident involving an overloaded vehicle in Grand Junction can belong to many different parties if they had a role in the collision. For example, our lawyers may be able to pursue a claim against the truck driver, their employer, the owner of the truck, the owner of the overweight cargo, or another responsible party.
Determining that a truck’s weight was the cause of an accident can be a difficult issue to identify and establish on your own. We help clients investigate the accident’s cause by gathering relevant sources of evidence and information, which include a truck’s black box data, eyewitness testimony, police reports, and photos or videos of the collision. You can discuss the events of an accident and consider the next steps with our experienced and compassionate attorneys.
Recovering Compensation for Damages After Suffering Injury in a Truck Accident
After reviewing the client’s case, the next step in pursuing compensation for injuries is filing a civil lawsuit. The lawsuit will name all the parties with likely fault for the overweight truck collision in Grand Junction and state the damages the accident caused. The amount you recover will depend on the severity of your injuries and the effects they have on your life. Common types of damages our lawyers can seek include the following:
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Losses to your enjoyment of life
- Past and future medical care costs
- Decreased earning ability due to disability
We work to understand every detail of the damages caused by your injuries to advocate for maximum compensation in your case.
There is a three-year statute of limitations under C.R.S. 13-80-101 for filing a personal injury claim involving the operation of a motor vehicle. The filing period usually begins on the date of the truck accident. You must file the lawsuit within the filing period to have an opportunity for compensation.
Contact a Lawyer for Help With a Grand Junction Overloaded Truck Accident
Truck accident injuries are often serious, if not fatal. You deserve compensation for the harm a negligent truck driver caused by operating an overweight vehicle. You can schedule a free case review concerning overloaded/overweight truck accidents in Grand Junction by contacting us at Veritas Personal Injury Lawyers today.
