With the right legal rep, you can rest assured that they will never compromise when it comes to your case and we have the best legal representation you can find anywhere in the country, let alone Colorado. Our auto accident legal professionals have excellent track records and the reason they are able to maintain such success rates is because they give each case their best. Your car accident case is as important to us as it is to you.
Our main objective is to get the maximum compensation possible in a personal injury claim. We understand that you have been the victim of an auto accident caused by someone else’s negligence or fault. We understand that there are medical bills and repair bills that you need to deal with. You need money at your disposal and that is exactly what we will get for you.
Why you need to talk to us before accepting a settlement
Many accident victims are approached by defendants or their insurers and offered a sum of money in order to settle the case immediately as already insinuated above. If the victim accepts this settlement amount, they lose his or her right to take the case to trial if the need arises.
Beware, insurance adjustors will offer you a sum of money which could only be a fraction of what you can actually receive if you took your case to court and were able to win the lawsuit or push the other side to settle out of court.
Therefore, while it may be tempting to take an initial settlement offer you must realize that you are settling for a significantly lesser amount if you do so. Yes, you will receive the money soon, but you will only get a mere fraction of your damages as again, already mentioned. Do not do it! Get on USAttorneys.com and find yourself that legal assistance you certainly need. You can call up an attorney using our site via the interactive map.
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Moreover, if in such a situation you had one of our astute Colorado accident attorneys by your side, then you need to understand this pro will know how much your case is worth and will use that as a reference for all settlement negotiations.
In this way, you will receive a settlement which is fair and balanced and in case the two sides cannot find any middle ground then your legal representative will take the case to court, sue the defendant, and fight for the compensation that you rightfully deserve.
So don’t waste any more time, connect with us today and gain access to the best legal counselors in the industry that are ready to shine for you. They know the games insurance companies play and they know how to beat them at this craft.
How can I avoid an unfair insurance settlement after a Colorado accident?
Heart disease and cancer are the only two causes of death that reveal higher numbers than accidents in the State of Colorado, which holds 3rd place among death statistics. Fiscal recovery is a common end result following insurance settlements, or court awards after motor vehicle, personal injury, premises liability, medical malpractice, and worker’s on-the-job accidental injury litigation. State and federal law supports legal action toward compensation, or indemnity when an injured party is not at fault, or is partially at fault. An accident victim can avoid unfair insurance settlements by hiring an experienced lawyer, who will review a case and map out a path toward a comprehensive fiscal award that covers all damages incurred.
Uncertainty after accidents.
Because accidental injuries happen without warning, when an individual is at work, at someone’s home, while under medical care, on vacation, during sporting events, or in a motor vehicle, they may leave victims with immediate and long term financial, emotional, and physical uncertainties, resulting from the degree of property damage and physical injury. Professional legal counsel in Colorado have experience with insurance settlement litigation, personal injury claims and necessary court actions to prove fault in an accident case. Comprehensive awards are at the root of Colorado legal action, in pursuit of economic, and non-economic damages. Punitive damages are only allowed when a court action rules that they are supported by clear and convincing evidence in a personal injury claim.
Motor vehicle.
Colorado motor vehicle accident data from 2018 revealed 588 crashes resulting in 632 deaths, out of a total population of 5,695,564 individuals. Forty-five percent of Colorado accidents involved multiple vehicles during that same time period, reflecting that almost half of the time that an accident occurs, more than one party is responsible for the resultant damages. An accident victim has the right to pursue compensation after a motor vehicle accident whether they were walking, riding, or driving when the incident occurred.
Accidents are sometimes caused by an individual’s wanton disregard for others, through reckless driving, distracted driving, or driving under the influence, and criminal action may be undertaken before initiating a civil action. Colorado is a ”comparative fault” state regarding accidents and a victim can recover damages in direct proportion to the shared fault between the parties involved in the accident, who have three years to file a legal claim after an accident with damages.
Personal injury.
Personal injury accidents occur in any setting, as a result of the action, or inaction of another, and a victim may be able to recover compensation if fault and/or liability is proven. The recovery of damages is contingent upon proving negligence and legal action must commence within three years from the date of injury.
Premises liability.
When an individual is hurt on someone else’s property, they may take legal action when the injury was caused due to poor conditions on the property, including improper maintenance, upkeep, or from interactions with occupants and animals on the premises. The responsibility of the property owner depends on the standard of care owed to the injured person, which is based on the reason for their presence on the property, whereby an invitee is owed a duty of care, but a trespasser may not be owed that same duty. Homeowners’ insurance may cover these types of injuries, and actions need to be filed within two years from the date of injury.
Medical malpractice.
Medical malpractice occurs when an individual is injured while under the care of a health care provider. A victim has two years to file a claim from the date of the injury, or from the time the victim discovers the injury. There are exceptions to discuss with an attorney.
Workers’ compensation.
When a person becomes injured on the job, or contracts an illness that is job-related, they can make a worker’s compensation claim for monetary damages. Injuries may be caused by an accident, or event that results in physical injury, a medical condition that develops over time caused by repetitious use of a body part, or a condition associated with the workplace.
Wrongful death.
A wrongful death action can be brought by loved ones when a person dies because of the negligent, reckless, or deliberate act of another. Damages include medical bills, burial expenses, compensation for lost wages and pain and suffering, and in some cases punitive damages. Wrongful death claims in Colorado must be filed in two years.
What can a victim recover from other accident injuries?
Compensatory damages meant to address economic losses:
- Economic damages include present and future loss of earnings, medical bills, future medical care, household expenses and
- Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, mental anguish and loss of consortium or companionship.
Punitive damages meant to punish.
Punitive damages are only allowed when a court action rules that they are supported by clear and convincing evidence in a personal injury claim.
Colorado damage caps.
The State of Colorado does mandate caps on damages for different accident suits as follows:
- Medical Malpractice: $1,000,000 total damages, no more than $300,000 for pain and suffering.
- Pain and Suffering: $250,000 (plus inflation), unless clear and convincing evidence, then up to $500,000 (plus inflation), and unless permanent physical impairment, in which case there is no cap.
- Dram Shop: $150,000 total recovery against tavern, or bar per person injured.
- Wrongful Death: Pain & Suffering limited to $250,000, or $500,000, plus inflation, unless by medical negligence, then $300,000. No cap if the death a felonious killing.
- Punitive Damages: Punitive award may not exceed the actual damages awarded, unless the court determines certain criteria are met, then not to exceed 3 times the actual award.
Legal action after an accident.
A Colorado accident victim can take steps to minimize additional stress by hiring competent legal counsel who can objectively speak on their behalf in a courtroom, or against an insurance company’s legal team yielding a swift and fair monetary settlement.
