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
How Underride Accidents Happen
Truck underride accidents occur when a passenger vehicle slides under the rear or side of a big rig’s trailer and becomes pinned underneath. This can happen because large commercial trucks are much larger than passenger vehicles, with a much greater ground clearance. In this type of crash, there is just enough room for the average passenger vehicle to go partially under the trailer. Usually the hood is the only section of a car that fits easily, but the force behind the collision will force the rest of the car, especially the front two seats, beneath the truck. This type of collision can flatten or penetrate the passenger vehicle, or even shear off its roof, decapitating the driver and passengers.
Many underride accidents occur when a passenger vehicle driver is unable to stop in time or swerve out of the way to avoid a stopped or slow-moving tractor trailer in the roadway. Side underride collisions can occur when a truck driver changing lanes or taking a turn fails to see a passenger vehicle, causing the smaller vehicle to slide under the side of the truck.
Hundreds of 5-star Reviews. Exceptional Results
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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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"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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"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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"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!
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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!
- Zitlaly O.
Truck Safety Features
Under federal regulations, tractor trailers are required to be equipped with rear guards, intended to prevent underpinning accidents. These guardrails are not always effective in stopping an underride accident from happening, as reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In 2011, the institute released crash test results showing that many current truck underride guards were lacking in performance when a midsize car traveling at 35 mph crashed into the rear of a parked semitrailer.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations require reflective paint or tape on tractor trailers to increase visibility at night or in inclement weather. Truck drivers are also required to use reflective hazard signs when they park their trucks on the roadside, to help prevent other motorists from crashing into the stopped truck. Negligent trailer maintenance and failure of drivers to use hazard signage when stopped can lead to deadly underride accidents.
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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.
Common Underride Accident Injuries
Truck underpinning collisions are often fatal. For those who survive, it can cause catastrophic injuries, when a huge 18-wheeler, weighing up to 80,000 pounds or more, flattens or shears off the roof of the passenger vehicle, or crushes it under its wheels. Injuries caused by truck underride accidents include:
- Severe traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord damage leading to paraplegia or quadriplegia
- Amputations
- Organ damage or loss
- Fractured bones
- Wrongful death
What Damages Can I Claim After a Truck Underride Accident?
If you are a survivor of a big rig underpinning accident, you’ve likely been left with mounting costs and emotional trauma. Surviving such an intense collision would leave anyone in shambles. Thankfully, when you file a personal injury case there are severe areas for which you can claim damages and receive compensation. The more common ones include, but are not limited to:
- Costs of extensive medical treatment, including immediate care, follow-up care, rehabilitation, and physical therapy
- Lost income
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Permanent disability
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Diminished quality of life
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.
Why You Need an Attorney
In seeking compensation for injuries sustained in a truck underride accident, you will likely be going up against a large trucking company and its insurers. These companies have teams of lawyers on their payroll, standing by to fight against injury claims. Insurance companies are in business for profit, and their goal is to minimize or deny your claim altogether. You need an experienced lawyer on your side, with the knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively pursue the compensation you deserve.
Why Choose Us?
Our Denver personal injury lawyers at the Tenge Law Firm, LLC have extensive experience and a successful track record representing seriously injured people in Colorado. We have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients. Our firm is often used by other attorneys and medical providers when they or their family members are injured. We are a full-service firm and will help you with everything involved in your case.
Our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay us no fees until we recover compensation for you.
If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a Denver truck accident, call us today at (720) 818-9044 to schedule a free consultation.
