Injured in a Car or Truck Accident?
While serious accidents can occur anywhere in the Denver area, I-25 and I-70 have a disproportionate number of trucking and car accidents resulting in serious and catastrophic injuries. At The Viorst Law Offices, P.C., in Denver, we are dedicated to representing people injured in car and trucking accident wherever they occur.
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of catastrophic personal injuries in Colorado. Head injures, neck injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injures and broken bones are not uncommon in serious motor vehicle accidents. Car accidents are often caused by inattentive drivers, talking on cell phones, speeding and running red lights. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are avoidable.
Always Ready To Go To Trial
Our firm is committed to helping people obtain optimal compensation for auto accident injuries. We prepare every case for trial, knowing that insurance companies make better settlement offers when a trial is looming. As skilled trial lawyers, we know how to prepare cases for trial as well as how to present information to juries. Our firm has successfully handled a broad range of motor vehicle accident:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Snowmobile accidents
While we are highly adept trial lawyers, we understand a majority of personal injury matters settle prior to trial. Our detailed trial preparations place our clients in an advantageous negotiating position. If a case cannot be settled, we are ready to present our clients’ case to a jury.
Frequently Asked Questions About Motor Vehicle Accidents In Colorado
Car and truck accidents happen every day, but most people are still at a loss to understand what happens next and what they need to do in the aftermath. Here are a few answers to some of the most important questions you may have:
What should I do after a car accident?
If you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident here in Colorado, it’s important to take certain steps to protect both your health and your legal rights:
- Check for injuries and make sure everybody is safe
- Move your vehicle out of traffic if you can do so
- Call 911 and report the accident to law enforcement
- Document the scene, if you can, by taking extensive photos
- Exchange insurance and contact information with the other driver
- Get the contact information of any witnesses
- Seek medical attention, even if you aren’t sure you are injured
Finally, you will need to contact your insurance company as soon as possible to report the accident and initiate a claim. If you were injured, it is wisest to consult a personal injury attorney right away so that they can deal with the other driver’s insurance company on your behalf.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Colorado?
You generally have three years under Colorado’s statute of limitations to file a lawsuit for injuries sustained in a car accident. However, you should always begin the claims process much sooner so that important evidence that supports your claim is not mislaid or lost.
What types of compensation could I receive for my car accident injuries?
In general, the compensation you can receive will depend upon the severity of your injuries and the limits of the other driver’s insurance policy. You have the right to claim both economic and noneconomic damages.
Economic damages include things like the cost of your medical care, your lost wages and property loss. Noneconomic damages include things like your pain and suffering, or lost enjoyment of life. In rare cases, punitive damages, which are meant to punish an at-fault party for particularly malicious or willful behavior, may be awarded.
Strong Advocacy Is A Phone Call Away
If you or a member of your family has been seriously injured in truck or car accident, please contact an attorney at The Viorst Law Offices, P.C. Our lawyers can be reached by calling 303-872-5712, by email or by completing the intake form on our contact page.
Call our Denver personal injury lawyer today at 303-872-5712
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