Colorado Springs Truck Accident Lawyer
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905
(719) 389-0400
Truck Accidents in Colorado Springs
The mighty interstate, known as I-25, runs right through the middle of Colorado Springs. This stretch of one of the countries most important interstates for state-to-state commerce is packed with semi-trucks, and that comes with many truck accidents. While trucking is a critical part of America’s transportation of goods between states, these monsters of the road also bring with them plenty of danger. Semi-trucks, or “18-wheelers” are involved in some of the most serious and damaging traffic accidents in Colorado Springs.
For the rest of the cars on the road, trucks pose a significant threat, as the average car is simply outmatched by the shear size of the trucks when accidents occur. Significant injuries and fatalities are far more likely in accidents between a truck and a car than between two more-or-less evenly matched cars. For this reason, it is critical that you have a Colorado Springs Truck accident lawyer who you can depend on, should you ever find yourself involved in an accident with a truck.
What to do following a Colorado Springs Truck Accident
Just like with any kind of traffic accident, everyone involved in a truck accident will find themselves in a state of shock, and possible panic, in the minutes following the crash. The single most important, and obvious, step that you need to take after a truck accident is to ensure your own imminent health and safety. Once you are out of harm’s way, it is critical to obtain medical attention, even if you have no outward signs of injury.
- Record the details of the accident and the scene
If you are able, take note of the conditions surrounding the accident such as the weather, road quality, lighting, and so on. Take pictures in order to document the scene as these can be invaluable when the settlement is taken to trial.
Why Choose McCormick & Murphy?
For the past 15 years, the truck accident lawyers at McCormick & Murphy have been helping individuals across Colorado Springs achieve fair compensation for losses they have suffered as a result of an accident. They treat all of their clients with the compassion and care that they would show their own family, and are willing to fight tooth-and-nail to achieve the compensation they need to get life back on track. If you or someone you know has been involved in a truck accident, please call the truck accident lawyers at McCormick & Murphy today for a free consultation.
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