Advocating for Pitkin County Truck Injury Victims and Their Families
When a fully loaded 18‑wheeler barrels down icy mountain roads near Aspen or along Highway 82, even a moment of driver inattention can cause catastrophic harm. From delivery trucks serving resort areas to semis traveling toward Glenwood Springs, collisions involving heavy commercial vehicles often leave victims facing long recoveries and financial stress.
Our Aspen truck accident lawyers at Howry Breen & Herman, LLP combine trial‑tested experience with a local understanding of Colorado’s most dangerous roads to help victims and families pursue justice after serious crashes and catastrophic injuries.
Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.
Proven Truck Accident Results with Howry Breen & Herman, LLP
The team at Howry Breen & Herman, LLP has handled numerous complex truck accident cases, achieving meaningful results for injured victims and grieving families.
$2 million recovery for the family of a woman killed by a negligent driver and trucking company.
$1.6 million settlement for an individual struck by a negligent 18-wheeler driver.
Confidential settlement for multiple passengers injured when a septic tank truck collided with their van.
These outcomes reflect the firm’s ability to investigate mechanical failures, driver negligence, and corporate safety violations—skills that directly benefit Pitkin County clients involved in serious truck or vehicle collisions.
Recognized Trial Excellence Nationwide
Our team comprises nationally recognized trial lawyers with decades of experience and a proven track record in complex litigation.
Randy Howry
Attorney Howry has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006 (by BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC), with distinctions for Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation. Named to Texas Super Lawyers® (2003–2020), holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® (since 2018), and recognized among Top American Lawyers (since 2017).
Sean Breen
Attorney Breen has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America® for Personal Injury Litigation (2025), Commercial Litigation, and Construction Law. Twice named Lawyer of the Year in Austin, honored in the Top 50 U.S. Verdicts and Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame, member of the Multi‑Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and on the Super Lawyers® list every year since 2004.
Timothy Herman
Attorney Herman has been elected annually to Texas Super Lawyers® since 2004, listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006, honored as Best of the Bar by the Austin Business Journal, and recognized as a Pro Bono Champion by the Texas Civil Rights Project.
This leadership, backed by consistent recognition in top legal rankings, underscores the firm’s commitment to excellence in the courtroom.
Together, we bring national-level recognition and courtroom skill to local clients navigating some of the most serious injury cases in Colorado.
How Truck Accident Experience Helps Aspen Victims
Handling a trucking case is rarely straightforward. It often involves investigating federal carrier violations, driver logs, maintenance records, and onboard data systems. Our past success in complex truck accident litigation demonstrates our ability to manage multi-party claims and identify corporate safety lapses, which are key factors in holding large trucking companies accountable.
For victims in Pitkin County, this trial-tested experience provides crucial support when pursuing fair outcomes after highway or commercial vehicle collisions.
Common Causes of Truck Collisions in Pitkin County
Truck accidents in Aspen and surrounding communities, such as Basalt and Carbondale, stem from:
Driver fatigue and hours‑of‑service violations
Poor vehicle maintenance or defective braking systems
Distracted or impaired driving
Overloaded or improperly secured cargo
Negligent hiring or inadequate training by trucking companies
Speeding or unsafe maneuvers on steep grades along CO‑82
When these factors contribute to serious crashes, victims may suffer spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, or wrongful death. Our Aspen truck accident attorneys at Howry, Breen & Herman work to uncover the contributing causes and pursue full accountability from every responsible party.
Local Presence for Colorado Clients
Howry, Breen & Herman proudly serves clients throughout the Roaring Fork Valley and across Colorado from our local office at Snowmass Center, 16 Kearns Road, Suite 301F, Snowmass Village, CO 81615.
From this convenient location, we assist residents of Aspen, Snowmass Village, Basalt, Carbondale, and greater Pitkin County with complex truck, car, and other catastrophic injury cases in both state and federal courts.
Speak with Trusted Aspen Truck Accident Lawyers
Truck accidents can cause overwhelming damage, but victims don’t have to face the aftermath alone. Drawing on decades of trial experience and nationally recognized results, Howry Breen & Herman, LLP is equipped to guide clients through the legal process and fight for accountability after serious commercial vehicle crashes.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a trucking collision in or near Aspen, Call (512) 430-4844 to schedule a free consultation today.
I could not have found more caring people, better lawyers or a better law firm than Howry Breen & Herman.
M.A.
“We are so grateful they believed in us and partnered with us to handle this case!”
We don’t have enough words to describe how thankful we are for everything HBH did to win our business case for us. We are so grateful they believed in us and partnered with us to do it. They are amazing at what they do and we could not have had a better team. They made an enormous, positive difference for us and our business. I could not recommend them more highly.
J.K.
“We were always one step ahead!”
My lawyers at HBH were so smart and aggressive – we were always on offense and one step ahead. They just kept hammering and the other side had no answer.
T.B.
“Best in the Business, Strongly Recommend”
HBH went above and beyond to help out following a crisis. Over the course of a 3 year case, I was always kept in the loop by their amazing team. Their preparation and execution was flawless and made the whole process run smoothly. Cannot speak highly enough of their team and how they care for their clients. Will never recommend another personal injury firm besides HBH.
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
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- A Spotless Record
Law.com: Top 100 Verdicts 2024
Howry, Breen & Herman is proud to have been named a Tier 1, 2 and 3 Austin “Best Law Firm” in 9 practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® (“U.S. News” and BL Rankings, LLC). Law firms are selected for inclusion in this prestigious ranking based on a series of quantitative and qualitative criteria. Our specialty and tiers are listed here: https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/profile/howry-breen-herman-llp/overview/36628
The Austin Bar Association was founded in 1893 as a nonprofit professional organization for attorneys. Its mission is to enhance the legal profession, administration of justice, and the community through education, networking, and public service.
Abota Foundation Patriot
Howry Breen & Herman, LLP was selected the Top Personal Injury Law Firm in Austin by Texas Lawyer, “Best of 2020”. The annual special supplement contains the results of Texas Lawyer readers’ poll, wherein readers cast their votes for the best providers of services and goods to the legal profession.
Attorney Sean Breen and Attorney Chris Lavorato placed in California’s Top 100 Settlements for 2019, as tracked by The Recorder and VerdictSearch.
Our law firm is proud to have been recognized in the Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame. Texas Lawyer in conjunction with VerdictSearch, recognize attorneys and law firms for their verdicts of $10 million or more. In 2011 Sean Breen was a Hall of Fame Award Recipient for the #1 Premises Liability Top Texas Verdict, awarded by Texas Lawyer, for the jury verdict award in the case VanDusen v. Aspen Square Management. In 2016 Sean Breen was inducted into the Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame, awarded by Texas Lawyer, for an outstanding verdict in Nester v. Textron.
Selection to America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys® is by invitation only and is reserved to identity the nation’s most exceptional litigators for high-value personal injury, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, product liability, and medical malpractice matters. HBH is proud that Sean Breen has been selected for this award. Less than one-half percent (0.5%) of active attorneys in the United States will receive this honor — truly the most exclusive and elite level of attorneys in the community. (2017-2022)
Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year | Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (by BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC)
Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year | Litigation - Trusts & Estates (by BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC)
Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year | Personal Injury - Plaintiffs (by BL Rankings, LLC d/b/a Best Lawyers and Co., LLC)
Lifetime Achievement selection to America’s Top 100 Attorneys® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional attorneys whose accomplishments and impact on the legal profession merit a Lifetime Achievement award. Selection is not achieved based on a single accomplishment or a single great year of success, but rather on a lifetime of hard work, ethical standards, and community enriching accomplishments that are inspiring among the legal profession. Both Sean Breen (since 2017) and Randy Howry (since 2018) are honored to receive this award.
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in high value, high stakes legal matters. To be considered for selection, an attorney must have litigated (for either plaintiff or defendant) a matter (1) with at least $2,000,000 in alleged damages at stake or (2) with the fate of a business worth at least $2,000,000 at stake. These minimum qualifications are required for initial consideration. Thereafter, candidates are carefully screened through comprehensive Qualitative Comparative Analysis based on a broad array of criteria, including the candidate’s professional experience, litigation experience, significant case results, representative high stakes matters, peer reputation, and community impact in order to rank the candidates throughout the state. HBH is privileged to honor Partners Sean Breen (2017- 2022) and Randy Howry 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021 for selection of this award.
Expertise - Howry Breen & Herman was recognized and featured in an article by expertisecommunity.com as one of the Best Real Estate Lawyers in Austin. 2020
America’s Premier High-Stakes Trial Lawyers®” – 7 Figure Litigators®, 8 Figure Litigators®, is meant to recognize the nation’s most respected and preeminent high-stakes trial lawyers based on their verifiable verdicts and/or settlements. It is a tremendous honor for Sean Breen (member since 2019) and Randy Howry (member since 2020) to be recognized among this elite group.
America’s Premier High-Stakes Trial Lawyers®” – 7 Figure Litigators®, 8 Figure Litigators®, is meant to recognize the nation’s most respected and preeminent high-stakes trial lawyers based on their verifiable verdicts and/or settlements. It is a tremendous honor for Sean Breen (member since 2019) and Randy Howry (member since 2020) to be recognized among this elite group.
The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100, a highly respected legal organization that limits its members to premier trial attorneys who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by strict qualification requirements. Sean Breen Top 100 Civil Plaintiff, since 2009.
Top 10 Business Tort Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Randy Howry 2012-2013; Sean Breen since 2016.
The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes the top 5% of the most skilled attorneys in the nation. The robust selection process requires attorneys to nominate and review fellow lawyers based on their ethics, skill, knowledge, and ability to obtain results for their clients. The Best Lawyers in America® list is a way for plaintiffs to identify the leading attorneys in their region, known for their ability to get results with honesty, strength, and skill. Tim Herman, Sean Breen & Randy Howry have been featured by The Best Lawyers in America® (consecutively from 2006-2023) running alongside some of the most qualified firms in the nation. More info here.
Top Attorneys As Published In Texas Monthly
Sean Breen has been recognized for obtaining the Number 1 Verdict in Texas for electrical injury and utility negligence. This win underscores his relentless commitment to achieving justice for his clients and showcases the firms dedication to exceptional advocacy.
Sean Breen was honored by TopVerdict.com for recovering one of the Top 50 Verdicts in Texas in 2017. This is an honorable distinction, reserved for those attorneys that achieve the highest settlements and verdicts in the state.
Sean Breen was honored by TopVerdict.com for recovering one of the Top 50 Verdicts in Texas in 2016. This is an honorable distinction, reserved for those attorneys that achieve the highest settlements and verdicts in the state.
Sean Breen has been a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2011, a renowned legal organization whose membership is restricted to trial attorneys who have achieved seven-figured settlements and/or jury verdicts.
Martindale-Hubbell® is widely regarded as one of the most renowned peer-review rating organizations in the legal field. Randy Howry (2018), Sean Breen (2001), Tim Herman (1998), and Glen Wilkerson (2014) at Howry, Breen & Herman have achieved the organization’s highest distinction of AV Preeminent®.
Each year, Super Lawyers® magazine publishes its list of peer-nominated/evaluated and independently reviewed attorneys. We are proud to have attorneys who have been selected for inclusion in the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers® List, by Thomas Reuters since 2003, running through 2020.
Membership in Top American Lawyers is limited to only 1% of all attorneys in the United States. Randy Howry is proud to be honored with a Lifetime Charter Membership in this exclusive organization (2017).
Randy Howry was honored by Austin Monthly’s Top Attorneys in 2023.
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