Colorado Truck Driver Workers’ Compensation Attorney

At Kaplan Morrell, we help truckers navigate the Colorado workers’ comp system so they can get medical treatment, lost wage benefits, and long-term care after a work-related injury. We handle the legal fight, so you can focus on getting back on the road or planning what comes next.

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 truck driver claims we handle  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 actively driving or were on a rest break at the time of the injury, you may still be covered if the incident happened while you were fulfilling your job duties or acting on your employer’s behalf.

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

The truck driver lawyers at Kaplan Morrell will help you understand your status,  because many contractors are misclassified and should be protected by workers’ compensation.

What Does Workers’ Comp Cover for Colorado 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 based out of state, you may still be able to file your claim in Colorado if you were hired here, your primary base of operations is here, or the injury happened within the state.

Why Injured Truckers Turn to Kaplan Morrell

We’ve helped local and long-haul truck drivers secure the benefits they’re owed. Truckers face a grueling system: multi-state employers, independent contractor misclassification, aggressive insurance pushback, and pressure to return to the cab before they’re ready. Kaplan Morrell cuts through the red tape to fight for you.

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. We’ll fight to protect your livelihood.

Don’t try to handle your claim alone against multi-state logistics companies and aggressive insurers. Contact Kaplan Morrell today to speak with a dedicated Colorado truck driver workers’ comp attorney who knows the transportation industry inside and out.

Request a free consultation online or call 970-356-9898