Thornton Truck Accident Lawyer

When a semi-truck accident occurs, you could face rising medical costs and miss work. At the same time, your injuries, treatment, and recovery can prevent you from doing the activities you once enjoyed.

If your truck accident injuries result from someone else’s negligent behavior, the Thornton truck accident lawyers at our firm could help you seek compensation for the costs associated with your injuries. Contact Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC at (303) 543-1000 to see what legal recourse you have after a semi-truck accident.

Partner With Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC for Your Thornton Truck Accident Claim

With over 60 years of combined experience, our attorneys have provided Colorado injury victims with legal support with excellent financial outcomes. We have a track record of recovering maximum settlements for our truck accident victims, even against large corporations and worldwide insurance carriers. Many of our settlements are for the policy limits of the available insurance coverage.

What We Can Do for You

If you partner with our firm for your Thornton big truck accident case, we will get to work immediately to protect your rights and set you up for the best financial outcome possible. While many cases settle out of court, our legal team prepares every case for trial from the beginning, because insurance companies pay more when they see you as a threat. With this in mind, our truck accident lawyers can:

  • Investigate the cause of your truck accident
  • Obtain reports, medical records, videos, and photos of the accident scene to prove fault
  • Compile hospital bills, medical invoices, receipts, and pay stubs to establish your claim value
  • Submit a demand letter to the appropriate parties and their insurance companies
  • Respond to calls, emails, and other correspondence
  • File a truck accident injury lawsuit within the allocated time limit
  • Negotiate with insurance representatives to secure a just settlement
  • Represent your interests in a jury trial
Accolades From Our Satisfied Clients

Our clients appreciate our personalized and attentive approach, which has garnered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. The testimonials from our clients demonstrate how our one-on-one approach engenders trust and confidence. Take a look at one of them below:

Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC gave my case 100% of their effort, expertise and knowledge toward a fair and just resolution. More than that; my attorney got to know ME as a person, communicated directly with me regularly, and made sure I was involved in my case. Exceptional Experience!
- Amy

Contingency Fees for Legal Services

At Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, we know the financial toll a semi-truck accident takes on you and your loved ones. While we prepare each crash case as if it is going to trial, the odds are that you will never need to step foot in a courtroom. We know this is stressful, and we do everything we can to get you an outstanding result without going to court.

To ease the financial stress, we take all our truck accident cases on a contingency basis, so you don’t have to worry about paying fees up front. If we win your case, we will collect a percentage of the settlement or verdict to cover your legal fees and costs.

Recoverable Damages in a Thornton, CO, Truck Accident Case

If you were hurt in a truck accident, you may seek compensation for your injuries and losses. Our 18-wheeler accident attorneys in Thornton, CO, know how to gather the evidence to build a substantial claim for damages on your behalf.

While you recover from your injuries, our injury lawyers can negotiate with the insurance company to establish a fair settlement value. Indeed, we are familiar with dozens of insurance carriers and some of the “boutique” insurance companies that only insure trucking companies. If negotiations are unsuccessful, we will not hesitate to seek a jury trial verdict in your favor. We have the litigation and trial experience that many law firms don’t.

Truck Accidents Cause Debilitating Injuries

Losses associated with an 18-wheeler accident can be significant. Trucks can weigh as much as 30 times that of a typical passenger vehicle, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The injuries associated with semi-truck accidents can be more severe than passenger car accidents.

Common injuries sustained in a semi-truck accident include:

  • Whiplash
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Paralysis
  • Burns
  • Scarring
  • Broken bones and fractures
  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
  • Organ damage
  • Amputations
  • Back, neck, and shoulder injuries

Tragically, some of these injuries may lead to death. According to a September 2022 report from Fox 31 News (KDVR), a driver in a passenger vehicle died when they collided with a semi-truck.

Economic Losses

For victims of truck accidents, more severe injuries mean longer hospital stays and more invasive treatments. You may need surgery, physical therapy, and assistive devices like wheelchairs and crutches.

In some cases, the injuries are severe enough to cause permanent disabilities. You or your injured loved one may need long-term medical care, in-home nursing assistance, and domestic services such as cleaning, cooking, and shopping. You may be unable to work in your previous job or perform tasks you used to handle with ease.

You can receive compensation for all of the above costs and expenses related to your truck accident injuries.

Non-Economic Losses

Losses associated with your truck accident injuries are more than just the calculated financial costs. You may also be entitled to collect compensation for the mental anguish and emotional distress you suffer as a result of your injuries. Pain and suffering, both physical and psychological, are part of the non-economic cost of your injuries.

Your enjoyment and quality of life can suffer after a debilitating injury. Even after the recovery process is complete, you may still suffer long-term effects like chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety.

Our Thornton, CO, truck accident attorneys understand the full effect a catastrophic truck injury can have on you and your family. We incorporate these non-economic losses into your claim and substantiate them using medical records and expert testimony.

Filing an Injury Lawsuit Following a Thornton Semi-Truck Accident

According to CO Rev Stat § 13-80-101, you usually have three years to file a lawsuit after getting hurt in a truck accident. However, the amount of time you have to bring civil action may change depending on the facts of your case.

Our team can provide a free consultation to help you gauge how much time you have. If we decide to team up, we will begin working on your case right away so that you don’t miss critical deadlines.

Start Working With Our Truck Accident Lawyers in Thornton, CO

When we take on a truck accident case, our experienced Thornton truck accident lawyers conduct a thorough investigation of the accident to establish fault. Since there are often multiple at-fault parties, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for accountability.

Call Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC at (303) 543-1000 for your free consultation with either Brian or Jason. We can review your case and provide a straightforward analysis, so you can decide how to move forward with your Thornton semi-truck accident claim.

Client Reviews
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“I was rear ended by a driver on his cell phone. I started with another attorney, but was not receiving adequate attention to my case. I switched to Brian and everything changed. He was attentive to my situation, listened to all I had to say, and worked to resolve my case in a timely fashion. He continued to communicate and touch base even during slow parts of the process. After the settlement was resolved, he has still reached out to check in on my health and well being. I would highly recommend Brian Bradford as a lawyer.” Randy
★★★★★
“A driver trying to get away from the police ran a red light and broadsided my car. My injuries affected me physically, emotionally and organizationally. Hiring Steve Cook allowed me to focus on healing while ALL the legal Issues were effectively handled by his firm. Steve's patience, honest, determination. competence and experienced evaluation of my case resulted in a great settlement without having to go to trial.” Shirley
★★★★★
“I was injured in a car accident and I was having a hard time getting much of a response from the insurance companies. I never thought I would resort to calling an attorney, but I am so happy that I did, and that Jason Levy was that attorney. He was respectful, knowledgeable, and kind. When I was healing from major surgery, he arranged for my deposition to take place all the way out in Harford County, at a library near my home, rather than having me come into the city. He was also very persistent with the other driver's insurance company, finally negotiating an excellent settlement” Kate