Truck Accident Attorneys in Aurora, Colorado

1. Frank Azar Car and Truck Accident Lawyers

Practice Focus: Truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, semi-truck accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, big rig accidents, catastrophic injuries from truck accidents, wrongful death from truck accidents

Case Types Handled: Commercial truck collisions, delivery truck accidents, FedEx and UPS truck accidents, Post Office truck accidents, rear-end truck collisions, jackknife accidents, rollover accidents, brake failure accidents, driver fatigue accidents, cargo shift accidents, underride accidents

Legal Services: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) compliance investigation, trucking company negligence claims, driver negligence claims, hours of service violation investigation, vehicle maintenance investigation, cargo securement investigation, manufacturer defect claims, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, wrongful death claims, catastrophic injury claims

Background: Frank Azar, known as “The Strong Arm,” operates one of Colorado’s largest personal injury law firms with offices throughout the state including Aurora at 14426 E Evans Ave. The firm investigates all potential causes of truck accidents and holds multiple responsible parties accountable. Additional offices are located in Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Greeley, Lakewood, Littleton, Longmont, Pueblo, and Thornton.

Location: 14426 E Evans Ave, Aurora, CO (with multiple Colorado locations)

Contact: (303) 407-5200 | https://www.fdazar.com/

Consultation: Free consultation available

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2. Dan Caplis Law

Practice Focus: Truck accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, semi-truck accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, catastrophic injuries from truck accidents, wrongful death from truck accidents

Case Types Handled: Semi-truck collisions, big rig accidents, delivery truck accidents, tanker truck accidents, rear-end truck collisions, rollover accidents, jackknife accidents, driver fatigue accidents, distracted driving accidents, brake failure accidents

Legal Services: FMCSA compliance investigation, trucking company negligence claims, driver negligence claims, truck owner liability claims, manufacturer liability claims, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, wrongful death claims, traumatic brain injury claims, spinal cord injury claims, catastrophic injury claims

Background: Dan Caplis Law has decades of experience protecting the rights of injured parties and has achieved record-setting results. The firm handles complex truck accident cases involving multiple liable parties. Their attorneys understand the unique aspects of commercial truck litigation including federal trucking regulations. The firm recently welcomed former elected Arapahoe County District Attorney John Kellner as Managing Partner.

Location: Aurora, Colorado (serves Aurora and Denver Metro Area)

Contact: (303) 770-5551 | https://www.dancaplislaw.com/

Consultation: Free consultation available

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3. Genco Injury Attorneys

Practice Focus: Truck accidents, semi-truck accidents, big rig accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, catastrophic injuries from truck accidents, wrongful death from truck accidents

Case Types Handled: Semi-truck collisions, tractor-trailer accidents, delivery truck accidents, rear-end truck collisions, rollover accidents, jackknife accidents, driver fatigue accidents, maintenance failure accidents, brake failure accidents, cargo spill accidents

Legal Services: FMCSA compliance investigation, trucking company negligence claims, driver negligence claims, maintenance log investigation, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, wrongful death claims, emotional distress claims, therapy bill recovery

Background: Genco Injury Attorneys helps victims and their families hold negligent drivers, trucking companies, and insurers accountable in Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties. The firm understands the aggressive tactics corporate defendants use and fights to level the playing field. They handle cases on a contingency fee basis with no payment unless they win.

Location: Aurora, Colorado (serves Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties)

Contact: (303) 848-2360 | https://gencoinjury.com/

Consultation: Free consultation available, no payment unless case is won

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4. Bachus & Schanker

Practice Focus: Truck accidents, car accidents, drunk driving accidents, motorcycle accidents, Uber and Lyft accidents, uninsured motorist claims

Case Types Handled: Truck accidents, car accidents, drunk driving accidents, motorcycle accidents, rideshare accidents, electric scooter accidents, uninsured motorist claims

Legal Services: Free consultation, personal injury claims with no hourly fees or upfront expenses, service in Spanish

Background: Bachus & Schanker is a Colorado personal injury firm, trusted since 1996 by its own account, with its main Denver office on California Street and service offices in Aurora, Boulder, Fort Collins and other Colorado cities.

Location: 1801 California Street, Suite 4800, Denver, CO 80202 (Aurora office listed)

Contact: 303-222-2222 | https://www.coloradolaw.net/

Consultation: Free consultation, no hourly fees and no upfront expenses

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5. Zinda Law Group

Practice Focus: Truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, semi-truck accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries from truck accidents, wrongful death from truck accidents

Case Types Handled: Tractor-trailer accidents, semi-truck collisions, delivery truck accidents, driver fatigue accidents, distracted driving accidents, weather-related truck accidents, brake failure accidents, tire blowout accidents, rear-end truck collisions

Legal Services: FMCSA compliance investigation, trucking company negligence claims, driver negligence claims, evidence gathering, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, wrongful death claims, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering claims, emotional distress claims

Background: Zinda Law Group is a national personal injury law firm with an Aurora office. The firm values honesty and integrity and sticks with clients throughout the legal process. They track all losses sustained including medical bills and property repairs. The firm handles claims against trucking companies and their powerful insurance agents.

Location: Aurora, Colorado

Contact: (800) 863-5312 | https://www.zdfirm.com/

Consultation: Free consultation available

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Driver Records, Weekly Hours and Colorado Fault Rules in Aurora Truck Crash Claims

An Aurora truck crash claim turns on the carrier’s records of who drove and for how long, and on Colorado rules that compare the injured person’s fault and divide the rest among the parties and anyone else who contributed.

Driver Qualification

Except as provided in subpart G, 49 CFR 391.11(b) requires a commercial driver to be at least 21, to read and speak English sufficiently, to be able by experience or training to operate the vehicle safely, to be physically qualified, to hold a currently valid commercial license issued by only one jurisdiction, not to be disqualified, and to have passed a road test or hold an accepted equivalent.

Weekly Hours and the Logs

Under 49 CFR 395.3(b), a property-carrying driver may not drive after 60 hours on duty in 7 consecutive days, or 70 hours in 8 consecutive days if the carrier operates every day; 395.3(c) allows a restart after 34 or more consecutive hours off duty. Under 395.8(k)(1), the carrier keeps duty-status records and supporting documents for at least 6 months, and under 390.15(b) it keeps an accident register for 3 years.

The Fault Comparison

Under C.R.S. 13-21-111(1), the injured person’s negligence does not bar recovery if it was not as great as the negligence of the party against whom recovery is sought, and damages are reduced in proportion. An equal share bars recovery against that party.

Fault of People Not in the Case

Under C.R.S. 13-21-111.5(3), the finder of fact may consider the fault of a nonparty, such as a shipper or another driver, if the claimant settled with that person or a defendant gives notice of the nonparty’s fault within 90 days after the action begins, unless the court allows longer; no defendant pays more than its own percentage under subsection (1), except as provided in subsection (4).

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Aurora Truck Accident Questions

How long do I have to sue?

Three years after the cause of action accrues under C.R.S. 13-80-101(1)(n), for tort actions for bodily injury or property damage arising out of the use or operation of a motor vehicle.

Can I recover if I was partly at fault?

Yes, if your share is smaller than the defendant’s. For example, imagine $100,000 in damages and 30 percent of the fault on the injured driver: the recovery would be $70,000.

What if a city or state vehicle was involved?

C.R.S. 24-10-109(1) requires written notice within 182 days after discovery of the injury, filed with the attorney general for a state claim and with the governing body or its attorney for any other public entity; compliance is a jurisdictional prerequisite.