Denver Truck vs. Pedestrian Injuries Attorney
Colorado Truck Hit & Run Crash Injury Lawyers
When a truck or bus - weighing several tons - hits a pedestrian or bicyclist, the victim often suffers catastrophic injuries, sometimes resulting in death. The initial impact itself may kill or seriously injure the victim, and these injuries are compounded when the force of the collision knocks them to the ground or throws them through the air.
These devastating accidents change lives forever. If the injury is not fatal, it likely leaves many months of painful recovery from such severe injuries as brain damage, spinal cord damage or loss of a limb. When truck accidents involving pedestrians occur anywhere in Colorado, the attorneys at Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC can help.
Our firm seeks compensation for pedestrian victims statewide who have suffered injuries in truck vs. pedestrian accidents, including:
- People run over, pinned or sideswiped by commercial vehicles at intersections, bus stops and parking lots
- Bicyclists or motorcyclists struck by trucks
- People injured by actions of utility trucks, such as boom trucks tipping over, falls from bucket trucks or cherry-pickers and electrical service truck accidents
- Blind and vision-impaired pedestrians hit by a truck
- Individuals (pedestrians, bikers) injured in hit-and-run incidents involving truck drivers
Dedicated to Full Compensation for Victims
The veteran truck accident lawyers of Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC use every resource, including police accident reports and independent investigations, to determine the cause of the truck crash. We routinely investigate questions such as: Was the pedestrian in the crosswalk or crossing with traffic? Did the truck signal it was turning? Did the driver fail to yield the right of way at an intersection? Was the truck speeding or performing an illegal turn? Was the driver impaired or in violation of federal regulations while at the wheel?
Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC frequently pursues legal action against the driver and the truck company. Each experienced lawyer at our office is highly knowledgeable in Colorado laws and federal regulations, and has obtained significant settlements and verdicts in these complex cases. We seek comprehensive damages to cover the physical and financial impact of the accident, including:
- Medical expenses and possible future medical care
- Lost wages and future earnings (if the victim cannot return to work)
- Compensation for permanent disability, pain and suffering, and reduced quality of life
- Punitive damages in cases involving gross negligence
In fatal truck accidents, our firm can assist surviving spouses, parents and children in seeking wrongful death damages for funeral expenses, lost income and loss of consortium.
Contact an attorney at Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC to arrange a free consultation, including on evenings and weekends, to discuss your truck accident situation. We strive to be accessible to clients and guide them through the process. Our firm handles injury cases on a contingency fee basis - you pay no attorneys' fees unless we recover compensation.
