Common Injuries in Car Accidents
Car accidents can result in a wide range of serious injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord injuries (SCIs), whiplash and neck injuries, broken bones and fractures, internal bleeding and organ damage, and burn injuries. Collisions resulting in traffic fatalities can also lead to wrongful death claims.
Regardless of the severity of your injuries, seeking legal guidance is imperative to navigating the claims process and pursuing the comprehensive settlement you deserve. Our lawyer can assess the full extent of your injuries and advocate for the maximum compensation available to you.
What Are Common Causes of Car Accidents?
When a car accident results in a wrongful injury, victims have the right to hold the negligent party accountable in a car accident lawsuit. Common causes of car accidents resulting from negligence include:
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Failure to yield
- Reckless driving
- Drunk driving (DUI)
- Unsafe lane changes
- Driving while distracted
How Long Do I Have to File a Car Accident Claim in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for car accident claims is three years from the date of the accident (C.R.S. § 13-80-101). This timeframe is longer than the standard two-year statute for general personal injury cases (C.R.S. § 13-80-102).
Failure to file within this deadline can result in the loss of eligibility to recover compensation, making it important to have a trusted lawyer on your side. Our firm can help you navigate the claims process efficiently and track critical deadlines to prevent potential delays and keep your case on track.
What Compensation Is Recoverable After a Car Accident?
Various types of compensation may be recoverable in a car accident claim. There are two primary types of damages:
- Economic damages for direct financial losses, such as medical bills, future treatment costs, property damage, lost wages, and lost earning capacity.
- Non-economic damages for indirect losses, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and permanent scarring or disfigurement.
In rare cases involving extreme negligence or misconduct, the court may also award exemplary or punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter similar behavior in the future. Our attorney can assess every avenue for financial recovery to pursue a fair settlement that covers your current and future care needs.
How Do I Prove Fault in a Car Accident Claim?
Proving liability in a car accident claim is a crucial yet complex step to recovering compensation. As the plaintiff, you are responsible for meeting the burden of proof by establishing liability by a preponderance of the evidence. In other words, you must show that the defendant’s negligence “more likely than not” caused your injuries.
Our firm can help you gather evidence to prove the following key elements:
- Duty of care. The defendant owed you a duty of care, such as obeying traffic laws and operating their vehicle safely.
- Breach of duty. The defendant breached their duty by acting negligently, such as running a red light or driving while distracted.
- Causation. The defendant’s negligence directly caused the accident and injuries.
- Damages. You suffered actual harm (“damages”) as a result of the breach.
I Was in a T-Bone Collision at Iliff Ave & Buckley Rd. Can I Recover Compensation if I Was Partially at Fault?
Colorado uses a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning you can still recover compensation in a car accident claim as long as your share of the fault is less than 50%. If you are found to be 50% at fault or more, you will be ineligible to recover damages.
Even if your share of the liability is less than 50%, any compensation awarded will be adjusted proportionally. For example, if you are found to be 20% at fault for an accident totaling $30,000 in damages, you may only be entitled to $24,000 ($6,000 less than the original claim value).
Unfortunately, insurance companies have a reputation for placing undue blame on victims. At Justice Now Injury Lawyers, we are well versed in these legal nuances to accurately calculate damages, safeguard your rights against evasive insurers, and fight for the favorable outcome you rightfully deserve.
I Was Rear-Ended by a Distracted Driver at the I-225 Interchange. How Much Is My Car Accident Claim Worth?
The value of a car accident claim depends on several factors, including the severity of your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and how the accident has affected your daily life. Fault and insurance coverage also play a role.
Working with a skilled lawyer is essential to determining what your case is worth and holding negligent parties and insurance companies accountable. We can review the details of your case and present compelling evidence to demonstrate the full impact of your injuries on your quality of life.
Do I Need a Car Accident Attorney?
Working with a knowledgeable injury attorney is paramount to recovering a just settlement after a car accident. Below are some invaluable ways that our firm can assist you:
- Legal guidance. We provide caring, client-focused counsel to help you file a timely claim and navigate the legal process with care and precision.
- Building a case. We can help you gather evidence like police reports, witness testimonies, medical records, and expert statements to build a strong case.
- Maximizing compensation. We calculate both direct and indirect losses to pursue maximum compensation for our clients.
- Negotiating with insurers. We can protect your rights during negotiations to prevent you from settling for less than you deserve.
- Trial readiness. We prepare every case for trial to show insurers that we mean business and pursue the best possible outcome in your case.
Don’t let a careless driver disrupt your future and financial security. Our lawyer can aggressively pursue the settlement you deserve. Contact us online to discuss your case. Se habla español.
