Denver, CO personal injury attorney Kyle Bachus shares his advice for people injured in a collision with a truck. He mentions that his advice to anyone with a family member injured in a crash involving a commercial vehicle is clear: don’t wait. Often, families focus first on the medical side—getting their loved one through the hospital stay, making sure they recover before thinking about legal matters. But in cases with commercial vehicles, waiting can be a serious mistake.

He stresses that evidence in these crashes is fleeting and fragile. On the other side, a professional investigation is already underway the moment the accident happens. The commercial vehicle company’s safety team and legal experts are mobilizing immediately to protect their interests. If you wait too long to involve a lawyer, critical evidence can be lost, altered, or manipulated.

That’s why he recommends contacting legal counsel as soon as possible—ideally within the first few hours, or at least within 24 hours after the crash. Getting involved early allows his team to preserve crucial evidence, establish fault, and ensure the investigation stays fair and transparent.

He points out that while the injured party’s family might be calling 9-1-1 first, the commercial driver’s first call after the accident is almost always to their company’s safety director. That safety team then begins their internal investigation protocol immediately. To level the playing field, it’s essential to have someone on your side who is working just as quickly and professionally to protect your rights.

In these situations, waiting to call a lawyer could mean losing the chance to fight back effectively against well-funded corporate defenses.