Although truck accidents take only seconds to occur, they often cause permanent, life-changing consequences. Metier Law Firm has handled truck accident cases across the nation for more than 30 years and, in that time, we’ve learned a wealth of information that we would like to give back to the public. In this section of our blog, you can find information about how to avoid truck accidents while driving, what to do if you are involved in an accident, and what to expect if you work with our truck accident attorneys. We post new articles frequently, so be sure to come back to this page often for the latest news. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
A September 6 tractor-trailer rollover following a collision with a car forced the closure of the eastbound lanes of I-70 near Georgetown for several hours. According to the Denver Post, the truck-car accident, which left the highway covered with debris, happened about 8 a.m. The car and truck collided, which led to the car being… read more
Icy roads and careless driving are two factors police believe contributed to the multiple crashes that occurred on March 23 in Glenwood Canyon, leaving several people with serious injuries. Colorado State Patrol reported that a pickup driven by 18-year-old Hailey Wells lost control on Interstate 70’s slushy-like roadway. The truck violently struck a nearby bridge… read more
The Wyoming Star Tribune reported that wintry conditions may be a contributing factor in two fatal vehicle accidents that occurred on March 11. The first crash happened near Glenrock on Interstate 25 and involved one semi truck. Authorities say that the tractor trailer drifted off a bridge for unknown reasons. The truck driver, whose name… read more
It was a chaotic scene at the 158-mile marker on westbound Interstate 70 around Wolcott on Thursday, February 7. At least six large trucks crashed on the road, and one of them was carrying hot oil asphalt. If the material had leaked, it could have caused severe burns and released toxic fumes. The road was… read more
Two 60-year-olds from Denver were driving west on I-70 east of Denver. The driver lost control of her Nissan Pathfinder. It crashed into a semi-truck, killing both the driver and the passenger. After the collision, the truck broke through the median. The truck driver, a man from Missouri, did not sustain injuries in the truck… read more
Police are still investigating a crash that claimed the life of a 19-year-old man who drove the wrong way on an interstate. According to reports, Mathou Valenciano was driving north in the southbound lanes of I-25, about three miles south of Fountain. He crashed into a FedEx semi truck. Debris littered the highway, and Valenciano… read more
Tommy Thomas, a 14-year-old from Olathe, Colorado was riding a bike with his friend when he was hit by a tractor-trailer carrying cattle on October 6. Tommy sustained a traumatic brain injury in the truck accident, and doctors had to remove part of his skull to prevent further brain damage as his brain continued to… read more
A series of truck accidents involving 11 semi-trucks and one SUV occurred on the morning of Friday, October 26 in Limon, Colorado. Westbound I-70 was closed for about eight hours while emergency responders cleared the scene. One truck, carrying a potentially hazardous glue-like substance, burst into flames. Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) officials said that… read more
Rylie Carbonneau, 7, was riding his tricycle near his home when a speeding truck hit him. Witnesses say the truck may have run a stop sign. The truck dragged him for nearly 50 feet before coming to a stop. Carbonneau broke both of his legs in the car accident. Doctors were unable to repair one… read more
Vladimir Zhukov, a 66-year-old truck driver from Illinois, was heading west on I-80 through Nebraska when his truck stalled. When he stopped to fix his truck around 4:30 am, it started a chain reaction of car accidents that killed five people. Minnesota truck driver Keith Johnson, 27, crashed his semi-truck into Zhukov’s stalled truck. Johnson… read more
