Truck Accidents

Collisions with tractor trailers and other large commercial vehicles almost always result in very serious or fatal injuries to other motorists on the road. These cases must always be handled by an experienced Colorado Springs trucking accident attorney who has the backing of a law firm with the resources to battle some of the nation’s largest commercial insurance companies and their law firms. 

Anyone involved in a collision with a truck or other commercial vehicle is always best served by contacting an experienced law firm for a free and confidential consultation in the immediate aftermath of an incident. 

In recent years, a perfect storm of factors has combined to significantly increase the risks for motorists:

• The e-commerce revolution has resulted in large numbers of delivery vehicles on sideroads, where they make frequent stops while traveling through neighborhoods that were never designed for such traffic. 
• Weakened unions and consolidation of the industry have resulted in lower pay, prompting many veteran drivers to retire or leave the industry.
• A nationwide shortage of nearly 100,000 truck drivers has placed more demand on existing drivers, and prompted trucking companies to do more with less, often by reducing maintenance or skirting safety regulations designed to limit the amount of time a driver spends behind the wheel. 
• Novice drivers are increasingly trained by large trucking companies, which safety advocates contend has resulted in new drivers hitting the road with substandard training and experience. 
• Supply chain disruptions caused by the coronavirus and other factors have resulted in increased demand on an already stressed system. 

Trucking Collision Injury Claims 

Personal injury and wrongful death claims involving tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles are among the most complex cases a Colorado Springs law firm can handle for a host of reasons: 

• Trucking companies use a range of tactics to limit their liability, including hiring drivers as independent contractors, leasing trucks and trailers, contracting an outside vendor for maintenance, and using Limited Liability Corporations and other legal tactics to reduce their exposure to personal injury and wrongful death claims.
• Commercial insurers are the nation’s most wealthy and powerful insurance companies, and have extensive experience in fighting claims, as well as nearly unlimited resources, including some of the nation’s largest and most experienced legal defense firms. 
• Commercial trucking companies and their drivers are governed by both state and federal law, including Hours of Service rules and other regulations administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Your chosen Colorado Springs trucking accident lawyer must have significant experience in both areas of law. 
• Very serious and fatal injuries typically result. Your law firm must have access to leading medical professionals fully capable of determining the extent of your injuries, as well as the likelihood of future medical complications and the long-term financial consequences of your collision, including disabilities and/or reduced quality of life.

Why Choose Pribila and Fields PC

At Pribila and Fields, our Colorado Springs trucking accident attorneys have more than 40 years of combined experience handling complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation. While some firms may handle such cases in addition to focusing on other areas of the law, our exclusive focus is on fighting for the rights of the injured. 

At Pribila and Fields PC, we pride ourselves on being a different kind of law firm. We are your partner in Colorado Springs, rooted in this community and dedicated to serving the legal needs of our neighbors. It is our mission to get results that are in our client’s best interests. Simply put, we will fight for what is fair for you, and for the compensation that you deserve.

Too often finding a law firm with the extensive experience that is vital to prevailing in these types of cases, means forfeiting tailored representation and a personal relationship with your attorney to a huge firm that will treat you as just another claim number. 

Instead, Pribila and Fields PC combines our extensive experience and resources with the firm’s founding commitment to never forget that behind each case is a family counting on us to help them during one of the most challenging times of their lives. You will speak directly with the attorney handling your case. We place a high value on clear communication and make it our priority that you are kept in the loop through all the stages of your case. We are ready to go to trial if your situation calls for it, or settle the matter out of court if that solution is a better choice for your unique situation. Let our qualified, friendly team bring you the legal counsel and peace of mind that you need, while fighting for the compensation that you deserve during this difficult time.

Pribila and Fields PC, represents clients in personal injury and wrongful death litigation in Colorado Springs, El Paso County and the surrounding areas, including, Security-Widefield, City of Fountain, Cimarron Hills, Fort Carson, Black Forest, Woodmoor, City of Woodland Park, Stratmoor, Air Force Academy, Gleneagle, Town of Monument, City of Manitou Springs, Town of Palmer Lake, Cascade-Chipita Park, City of Cripple Creek, and Ellicott.

If you have been injured in an accident, contact the Colorado Springs injury lawyers at Pribila and Fields PC for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your rights. Call 719-888-3720.