Over $50M Recovered in the Past Seven Years
At the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, our goal is to achieve the best possible result for our clients as soon as possible. Each case and each client is different, so we work directly with clients to meet their needs for medical care and personal situations. We have enjoyed great success, with exceedingly high client satisfaction, using this approach.
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$3,250,000 Rollover auto accident involving defective roof and serious injuries
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$1,475,000 Auto accident with head, neck and back injuries
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$950,000 Car accident with brain injury and orthopedic injuries
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$750,000 Policy Limits – Low speed auto accident leading to minor stroke
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$533,000 Trial Verdict - Client hit by airborne patio umbrella with facial scar and concussion.
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$450,000 Pedestrian hit by car
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$300,000 Four-car accident resulting in vertebral fracture and facial injuries
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$200,000 Auto accident with facial injuries
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$120,000 Slip-and-fall at fast food restaurant
What Causes Hitch Failure?
In a big rig, the trailer is attached to the cab with a hitch. This hitch is vital in keeping the trailer secured to the cab, and keeping everyone else on the road safe. Unfortunately, it does fail at times. Hitch failures may occur for any of several different reasons. Factors contributing to a runaway trailer accident may include:
- Defective hitch design
- Improper installation
- Rusted components
- Failure to properly inspect and maintain trailer and hitch
- Undersized safety chains
- Safety chains not properly attached
- Emergency trailer brake cable improperly attached
- Truck overloaded with cargo
- Potholes or other hazardous road conditions
- Driver traveling too fast for conditions
- Malfunctioning brakes
Unfortunately, hitch failures also create the risk for other kids of accidents as well. When the trailer on a big rig gets loose from the cab, it can lead to other types of deadly truck accidents. Underride accidents can occur when a runaway trailer collides with a passenger vehicle, causing the smaller vehicle to run under the rear or side of the trailer. An unhinged truck trailer can cause jackknifing, in which the trailer may swing out across several lanes of traffic, causing a multi-vehicle pileup. It can also cause the truck to rollover, creating a deadly obstacle for other motorists.
Hundreds of 5-star Reviews. Exceptional Results
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"They were extremely responsive and answered my questions very well."
Paige and Nina were a delight to work with. They were extremely responsive and answered my questions very well. They made me feel like I was in good hands and could trust them!
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"They treated me like family"
Todd, Liz and Nina were amazing. They handled my case very professionally. I recommend this law firm to anyone looking for a great firm. They treated me like family
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"Definitely made it a stress-free experience"
Brenda was my attorney. She was amazing, helped me through the whole process. Definitely made it a stress-free experience, especially after going through something so traumatic! Was extremely attentive and always kept me updated on how my case was going! I would 1000% recommend them to everyone and anyone!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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"Would highly recommend to anyone!!"
Tenge Law Firm helped me out when I was in a accident that involved my whole family. They were great and fast with the entire process, and were awesome at keeping me updated throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend to anyone!!
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"Everyone is extremely nice & very efficient"
I highly recommend this law firm! They take care of everything in a timely manner & alleviate any harassment while you recover from injuries. Everyone is extremely nice & very efficient...if you need an attorney, Tenge Law is the place to go!
- Betty C.
What Types of Injuries Are Caused by Hitch Failure Accidents?
A collision with a loaded trailer that detaches from an 18-wheeler can cause serious, catastrophic, or fatal injuries to others on the road. These trailers are several tons, and cars are no match for them. Types of injuries caused by hitch failure accidents may include:
- Severe brain injury
- Facial fractures
- Lacerations
- Scarring, and disfigurement
- Spinal cord injury
- Paraplegia or quadriplegia
- Fractured, broken and crushed bones
- Death
After a trailer hitch accident, it is likely that you will be left with injuries that can take months or years to heal. Even after recovery, your life may never be the same again. You can be left with high debt and have no ability to work in order to pay off said debt. That’s why it is so important that you figure out who is liable for your accident and hold them responsible.
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Reviews
When our clients are happy, they say so. Whether we’re being described for how well we communicate, our responsiveness, or the quality of our service, we’re consistently rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by those we represent.
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Ratings
As an industry leader in the field of personal injury, we're proud to maintain a superb 10.0 out of 10.0 rating on AVVO.com, have a preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and have recently been awarded Client Champion Platinum status from Lawyers.com.
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Results
In the last ten years, we've recovered $50 million on behalf of our clients. Our motto is simple - You do what you need to do physically recover, and we'll handle the rest.
At the Tenge Law Firm, we feel a profound responsibility to ensure our client’s physical and emotional well being during one of the worst times of their life. We've put together a page of resources to help you gain legal expertise and education about the law.
Who Is Liable for Hitch Failure Accidents?
In order to file a personal injury claim, you need to know who to hold accountable. We cannot tell you who is at fault for your accident without knowing the facts of your case, but there are a few common parties that may be responsible. Liability for injuries sustained in a hitch failure accident may lie with several different possible places. These may include:
Truck driver: The driver may be liable if they were driving negligently, or failed to inspect the truck and trailer for mechanical issues. Hitch failure is often caused when a driver loses control of their truck. They may lose control because they were distracted, driving aggressively, or sleeping at the wheel. A driver has a responsibility to keep those driving next to them safe by driving safely. If they fail that responsibility, they should be held liable for the injuries they caused.
Trucking company: Under federal regulations, trucking companies are required to perform regular inspections, maintenance, and repairs on their vehicles to keep them in safe operating condition. When failure to do so results in a deadly runaway trailer accident, the trucking company may be held liable. On top of that, if it is found that the trucking company pushed their driver to speed or skip rest periods, and the hitch failure is a result of that, then the company may be at fault.
Truck or parts manufacturer: If a defective part or component led to the trailer becoming detached from the cab, the manufacture of the defective product may be liable for resulting injuries.
Why Choose Us?
After a hitch failure accident with serious injuries, it is critical to your recovery to pursue the maximum compensation available under the law. Your best chance of prevailing in your claim for compensation is to have an experienced lawyer representing you, who has the knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively handle your case.
Our Denver personal injury attorneys at the Tenge Law Firm, LLC have been successfully representing injured people for decades. Our firm was founded in 1992, and, since then, we have recovered tens of millions of dollars in settlements, verdicts, and arbitration awards for our clients. We are a full-service law firm, and will handle everything involved in your case. This includes getting you medical providers and a rental car and dealing with property damage, employment, health insurance, and credit rating issues, in addition to handling your claim against the at-fault party.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a hitch failure accident, call us today at (720) 818-9044 to schedule a free consultation with no obligation.
