Truck Accident Representation

Trust Us for the Truck Accident Legal Assistance You Need

Accidents involving commercial vehicles happen frequently and can be quite dangerous. Commercial trucks carry heavy loads and are far heavier than other types of vehicles on the road, including tractor-trailers (or cargo trucks), tanker trucks, and dump trucks. When a vehicle is involved in an accident, the sheer size and weight of the vehicle may result in devastating destruction, including fatalities, serious property damage, and permanent disabilities.

Truck accidents are notoriously complicated due to the difficulties in determining who is legally responsible for accident-related damages and injuries. Truck drivers may be held personally liable for damages, or the trucking company may be held liable, depending on the specifics of the incident. The Law Office of J.C. "Pit" Martin, P.C. can help with all types of claims related to truck accidents. Call us today to work with our team of truck injury lawyers in Colorado Springs, CO.

When the Truck Driver Has an Accident

When a truck is involved in an accident while being on the job, they are not liable for the damages. In case the truck driver is at fault, the trucking company is held accountable.

The driver is likely to lose their job if they are mostly to blame for a truck accident and significant losses result. It is possible for the business that employs the driver and owns the vehicle to be held liable for the driver's actions. The agreement between a contract-based truck driver and the truck owner is likely to be canceled after a serious accident.