Truck Driver Claims

Common Injuries Among Truck Drivers

Truck driving puts enormous stress on the body, and accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries. Some of the most common claims we handle for truckers include:

• Back and neck injuries from long hours sitting and lifting cargo
• Shoulder and knee injuries from loading/unloading
• Slips and falls from truck beds, trailers, or icy lots
• Crush injuries or fractures from shifting cargo or equipment
• Repetitive motion injuries (wrists, elbows, spine)
• Injuries from traffic accidents — whether you’re at fault or not
• Sleep disorders, hypertension, and stress-related illness
• PTSD or anxiety after a serious crash or near miss

Even if you weren’t “on the clock” at the time of your injury, you may still be covered if the injury occurred in the course of your work duties.

Do You Qualify for Workers’ Comp in Colorado?

You may be eligible if:

• You were injured while driving, loading, or working in Colorado
• You were employed by a Colorado-based trucking or logistics company
• You live in Colorado and work as a regional or over-the-road driver
• You were injured delivering goods for a company you contracted with in Colorado
• You’re an “independent contractor” but meet the criteria for employee protection

We’ll help you understand your status — because many “contractors” are misclassified and should be protected by workers’ compensation.

What Workers’ Comp Covers for Truck Drivers

If your claim is approved, you may receive:

• Medical care related to your injury at no cost to you
• Temporary wage replacement while you recover
• Permanent disability payments for long-term limitations
• Mileage reimbursement for appointments
• Vocational training if you can’t return to driving
• Survivor benefits for families in the case of fatal accidents

Even if your employer is out of state, you may still qualify to file in Colorado depending on where the injury occurred and where your work is based.

Why Colorado Truckers Choose Kaplan Morrell

We’ve helped hundreds of truck drivers — local and long-haul — secure the benefits they’re owed. Truckers face a tough system when filing claims: multi-state employers, misclassification, pushback from insurance companies, and pressure to return before they’re ready.

Kaplan Morrell helps cut through all of that.

Here’s what we offer:

• 25+ years of workers’ comp experience
• Understanding of transportation, logistics, and DOT compliance
• Help proving your employee status if you’ve been misclassified
• No attorney fees unless we win

“I thought I was on my own after I got hurt in Wyoming, but I was based out of Colorado. Kaplan Morrell figured it out and helped me get benefits I didn’t even know I had coming.” — OTR Truck Driver Client

What to Do After a Trucking Injury

1. Report the injury to dispatch, your supervisor, or company rep immediately
2. Seek medical treatment — and keep all records
3. Document how and where the injury occurred (load site, delivery location, etc.)
4. Call Kaplan Morrell to learn how to file your claim and protect your rights

You Keep Colorado Moving — Let Us Keep You Protected

Driving a truck is hard enough. Don’t try to handle your workers’ comp claim alone. Whether you’re injured at a loading dock, on the highway, or at a rest stop, Kaplan Morrell is ready to help you get the benefits you’ve earned.

📞 Call now or request a free consultation online. Serving truck drivers across Colorado.