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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$1,500,000 Tire blowout on I-70 causing serious injuries
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$1,475,000 Auto accident with head, neck and back injuries
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$1,350,000 Auto accident with orthopedic injuries to foot, ankle, and leg
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$1,250,000 Wrongful Death
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$1,250,000 Lower Leg Orthopedic Injury Resulting in Surgery
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$1,100,000 Construction site accident
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$1,050,000 Trucking accident with low back injuries
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$1,025,000 Motorcycle accident resulting in traumatic brain injury and orthopedic 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 Is a Truck Underride Accident?
In a truck underride or underpinning crash, a passenger vehicle goes completely or partially under a truck or trailer and gets pinned beneath it. This type of collision accounts for half of fatal truck accidents, as found in a study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Researchers found that, of all underride accidents:
- 57% involved the front of the truck.
- 22% involved the rear of the truck.
- 20% involved the side of the truck.
In January 1998, a federal rule requiring upgraded rear-impact guards on new trailers went into effect. In 2010, IIHS conducted a study to determine how well these guards were performing and found that many of them fail, allowing serious underride accidents to occur. This type of collision almost invariably causes serious or fatal injuries to passenger vehicle occupants.
Hundreds of 5-star Reviews. Exceptional Results
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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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"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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"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 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!
- Zitlaly O.
What Are the Two Different Types of Underride Accidents?
Underride accidents, no matter how they are caused, are devastating. They cause massive property damage, as well as catastrophic injuries. However, knowing the different types can help you avoid these situations in the future and maybe prevent further disaster. There are two main types of underride accidents.
Rear-end collisions: This generally occurs when a passenger vehicle driver is unable to stop quickly enough or swerve out of the way to avoid a tractor trailer that is moving slowly or stopped in the road. In poor weather, such as heavy rain or snow, as well as during the night, it can be difficult to figure out how far ahead a truck is. It’s very easy to misjudge the amount of distance you have and not give yourself enough room to stop before colliding with the truck. All trucks are legally required to have reflect tape along the rear of their trailers to make it easier for other drivers to see where the end of the truck begins.
Side collision: These accidents are common when truck drivers turn onto a roadway, execute U-turns, or change lanes. When a truck driver is switching lanes and fails to see a passenger vehicle in his blind spot, the smaller vehicle can go under the side of the truck. Truck drivers should always check their blind spots before merging, but in case they don’t, do your best to avoid the lower quarter of the trailer, as well as directly ahead of the truck and directly behind.
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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 LLC, 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 Truck Underride Accident Injuries?
One of the most important steps when filing a personal injury claim is determining just who is liable for your injuries. Without liability, it is difficult to know who to file your claim against. Fault for underride accidents will depend on whose negligence caused the crash. While we cannot determine who is responsible for your accident without knowing the details of your case, there are a few common parties. These parties include:
Truck driver: A driver who was fatigued (often in violation of hours of service regulations), distracted, or otherwise negligent may be liable for injuries sustained in a resulting underride accident. It is a truck driver’s responsibility to drive safely, especially since one mistake can devastate the lives of every person driving near them.
Trucking company: The company that employed the driver may be liable if it pressured the driver to put in long hours on the road, failed to maintain reflective tape or devices to increase trailer visibility, or was otherwise negligent in a way that contributed to the underride accident. Trucking companies are responsible for hiring safe drivers. If they failed this responsibility, for example, by hiring a driver with past DUI’s, and that driver later went on to cause an accident, then the trucking company may be liable.
Party responsible for truck maintenance: Mechanics may be held liable for a truck underride crash if poor maintenance of the big rig contributed to the accident.
Truck or parts manufacturer: If equipment failure caused by a defective part contributed to the underride accident, the truck or parts manufacturer may be liable.
Why You Need a Lawyer
If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in a truck underride accident, it is in your best interest to speak with an experienced attorney as soon as possible. Underride collisions can cause death or catastrophic injuries. For survivors, this could mean extensive medical treatment, therapy and rehabilitation, enormous medical bills, lost wages, loss of earning potential, permanent disability, disfigurement, physical and emotional pain and suffering, and diminished quality of life. It is critical to your recovery to have a lawyer on your side who has the knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively pursue the maximum compensation available under the law.
Why Choose the Tenge Law Firm, LLC?
Our firm was established in 1992, and our Fort Collins injury attorneys have decades of experience successfully representing injured people. We have won tens of millions of dollars in settlements, verdicts, and arbitration awards for our clients. We are a full-service firm and will help you with everything involved in your case. Our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that we are not paid until your case has been won or settled.
Call us at (970) 510-8077 to schedule a free consultation if you have lost someone you love or sustained serious injuries in a truck underride accident.
