A three vehicle accident on I-25 in Denver, Colorado left a woman in critical condition with injuries that were sustained from colliding with cargo being carried on a flatbed semi-trailer. The injured woman was driving an SUV and following a semi-trailer that carried steel beams. When traffic slowed suddenly, the SUV struck a beam that extended beyond the rear of the trailer. The beam crashed through the windshield of the SUV causing serious head injuries to the driver. The SUV was also struck from behind by a third vehicle involved in the collision.
Fewer than 9% of highway accidents involve commercial trucks. However, shifting cargo or cargo that falls from a commercial truck is one of the causes of truck accidents that can seriously injure passenger vehicle occupants. Cargo dangerously protruding from a commercial vehicle can also cause serious injury in the event of an accident.
In this situation, the truck accident may have resulted in less serious or even no injury if not for the beam protruding from the trailer bed. Investigating all of the facts of a trucking accident is essential to ensuring that the injured parties receive the compensation they deserve.
If you have a truck accident claim in the Denver, Colorado area, please contact the lawyers at Hull & Zimmerman today to schedule your free initial consultation.
