Denver Personal Injury Lawyers

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Our practice is centered on helping injury victims demand accountability, fair compensation, and justice after being in an accident. Our Denver personal injury attorneys can handle a wide range of cases, from commonplace accidents to those involving life-changing injuries. No matter what caused your accident, our team is prepared to offer our trusted counsel.

We can handle many types of personal injury claims and lawsuits, such as:

• Car accidents
• Rideshare accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Premises liability
• Wrongful death claims
• Catastrophic injuries

Why You Should Hire a Personal Injury Attorney

Accidents often leave you facing mounting medical bills, missed work, and the stress of dealing with insurance companies. Trying to deal with the claims process on your own can set you up for a world of added stress, especially when the other side is working to minimize what they pay. Having professional representation means you don’t have to face these challenges alone, though. Our role is to protect your rights and fight for compensation on your behalf.

A personal injury attorney from our firm can help you by:

• Investigating the accident and gathering key evidence
• Handling communications with insurance adjusters
• Identifying all potentially liable parties
• Calculating damages to reflect both current and future losses
• Preparing your case for trial if settlement negotiations don’t work

Potential Compensation in a Personal Injury Case

Every case is different, and the amount of compensation that may be available depends on the facts of your situation. While no attorney can guarantee results, certain categories of damages are commonly pursued in successful claims, and they might apply to yours.

In a personal injury claim in Colorado, the following damages are usually pursuable:

• Medical expenses, including hospital bills and ongoing care
• Lost income and reduced future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering caused by the injury
• Property damage resulting from the accident
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Punitive damages (in rare cases involving extreme negligence or misconduct)

Colorado’s Comparative Negligence Rule

Colorado follows what is known as a “modified comparative negligence” rule, which means that even if you are found partially at fault for the accident, you may still recover damages. However, your compensation will be reduced in proportion to your share of fault. For example, if you were determined to be 20% responsible for an accident and your damages were valued at $50,000, your recovery would be reduced to $40,000.

Importantly, if you are found to be 50% or more at fault, you will not be eligible to recover any damages under this rule. If you want to argue for your liability to be lower, you should start by working with our attorneys to see what might be possible.

Colorado’s Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims

In Colorado, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. If your claim arises from a motor vehicle accident, the statute of limitations is usually extended to three years, though. On the other hand, some cases may have a reduced statute of limitations, so you should be cautious and speak with our legal team without delay.