Truck Accidents Archives - Gerash Steiner Blanton, P.C.

May 17, 2023 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Truck Accidents

How Long Does it Take to Settle a Semi Truck Accident?

Semi-truck accidents inflict devastating injuries and cause thousands of dollars in property damage. The average passenger vehicle weighs between 2,750 and 4,000 lbs, while a semi-truck pulling an empty trailer weighs approximately 35,000 lbs, making collisions between large trucks and passenger vehicles especially dangerous. When someone suffers serious injuries in a semi-truck accident, they understandably want to receive compensation...

Apr 21, 2023 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Truck Accidents

When Is the Trucking Company Liable?

Whether there is snow on the ground or summer sun in your eyes, Colorado’s roads can be dangerous when you are sharing them with large trucks. Suppose you are in an accident involving a truck, and you are injured. In that case, the truck driver and other parties, like the driver’s employer and the truck’s manufacturer, may be responsible...

Mar 14, 2023 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Truck Accidents

Who Can be Held Liable for a Truck Accident in Colorado?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety determined a total of 4,014 people died in large truck crashes in 2020, and thousands more non-fatal truck accidents occur each year. Of the fatalities cited, 68% were occupants of private passenger vehicles. Being a truck accident victim can turn your world upside down with devastating consequences. Initially, you may be in shock...

Feb 17, 2023 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Truck Accidents

What to Do After a Truck Accident in Colorado

Any car crash can be harrowing, but a truck accident can be particularly damaging due to the sheer size and force of a large commercial truck. The average semi truck can weigh over 25 times more than a standard passenger vehicle, and a collision between the two can cause devastation. If you or a loved one were injured in...

Nov 18, 2022 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Truck Accidents

What is the Most Common Type of Lift Truck Accident?

Forklifts are dangerous pieces of equipment. Due to the sheer power of their operation and the fact that they are used to transport large and heavy objects, those caught in the path of a lift truck often suffer serious injuries or even death. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports an average of 85 deaths and 34,900 serious...

Nov 11, 2022 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 5 minutes | Truck Accidents

Guide to Filing a Truck Accident Claim in Colorado

If you are involved in a truck accident, you will need to know the steps for filing a truck accident claim to protect your rights. Truck accidents tend to be particularly devastating due to the weight and size of the vehicle. When a truck and car collide, the passengers of the smaller car suffer the brunt of the consequences....

Oct 14, 2022 | By Allison Kramer | Read Time: 4 minutes | Truck Accidents

Average Settlement of a Trash Truck Accident

Garbage trucks or trash trucks are a part of our everyday lives. Because of this, most of us are generally complacent and don’t pay too much to them. However, if you think about it, a trash truck is a large, heavy, dangerous piece of machinery. Any accident involving a garbage truck is considered a trash truck accident. The accident...

Sep 2, 2022 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Truck Accidents

Common Truck Problems That Lead to Accidents

Semi-trucks and big rigs can cause significant injuries and property damage in an accident. Because these vehicles are dangerous and complex, maintenance checks should be a top priority. When mechanical problems strike, multi-car pileups can happen, ending or forever changing lives. So what are the common truck problems that lead to accidents in Colorado? In this post, we review...

Aug 31, 2022 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Truck Accidents

What You Should Know About Truck Accident Investigations

Accidents involving semi-trucks, big rigs, eighteen-wheelers, and tractor-trailers can leave a lasting impact on people and property. The immense size of these vehicles means that even “minor” accidents can cause life-threatening injuries or death. At Gerash Steiner Blanton, P.C., we put people ahead of profits. We know that a truck accident is more than property damage—it’s your life. Every...

Jun 6, 2022 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Truck Accidents

Average Settlement for a Flatbed Truck Accident

Early 2021 estimates indicate that fatal accidents involving large trucks are up 13% from 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. In the United States, approximately 5,601 people died in a flatbed truck accident or a collision involving a large truck in 2021. In Colorado alone, 81 people died in a collision involving a large truck that...