You are not alone.
Over 30 million Americans annually are treated for unintentional, or “negligent,” injuries. According to a CDC study, of those 30-plus million injuries, over 161,000 result in death. And over 40,000 of those are due to “traffic incidents.” Many are right here in Colorado.
These serious and catastrophic injuries are caused by the following: car wrecks, collisions with commercial trucks and vehicles, medical errors, falls, unsafe property conditions, and defective products, among others.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, contact our Denver office for a free consultation right away. You can always speak directly with a Partner who will immediately begin working on a plan to safeguard your future and the future of your family.
What is negligence?
Rule Number One: Never call it an accident. Many injuries are the result of someone’s choice to be less safe, they are not accidents!
In order to prove negligence, you do not have to prove that a party or corporation acted intentionally. Instead, for negligence, we prove that the party or corporation failed to exercise reasonable care, and as a result, someone was injured.
Compensation
In Colorado, “compensation” means the dollar amount paid to an injured person by the negligent party responsible for the injury. Despite this common understanding of compensation, there are very specific categories allowed by law:
- Lost Income and Lost Earning Capacity
- Permanent Disability or Disfigurement
- Disruption of Family Relationships
- Pain and Suffering
- Past, Current, and Future Medical Expenses
- Property Damage
- Punitive Damages
The Colorado legislature has seen fit to limit the amount of compensation an injured person can receive. Our office is adamantly opposed to those limitations. We do not believe it is up to the legislature to determine what your life-long suffering or time away from work and family is worth. Thankfully, there are exceptions to every rule, and our attorneys are skilled in working to apply all available exceptions to our clients.
Statute of Limitations
Each type of case has a deadline by which the case must be settled or a lawsuit must be filed. In Colorado, most traffic-related cases must be filed within three years, and most premises liability/fall cases must be filed within two years.
However, there are MANY exceptions that SHORTEN these deadlines.
Do not wait to contact us for your free consultation. Your case may fall into a category that has a much shorter deadline than most. If you miss the deadline, even if you were unaware of it, your case cannot be revived.
Call us immediately for a FREE CONSULTATION with our experienced Owner and Partner, Jennifer O’Connell, if you or a loved one has been injured by negligence. Do not delay! The longer you wait, the faster important evidence is slipping away! Immediately after your free consultation with our Partner, we will start on a plan to get you the help you need.
Colorado Personal Injury Lawyer for Serious Accident and Injury Claims
After a serious injury in Colorado, you may be dealing with medical treatment, time away from work, insurance calls, vehicle repairs, pain, stress, and uncertainty about what comes next. Queener Law helps injured people and families understand their rights after a crash, fall, or other injury caused by negligence.
Our Colorado personal injury law firm represents people hurt in car wrecks, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, pedestrian injuries, bicycle accidents, rideshare collisions, slip and fall cases, snow and ice falls, catastrophic injury claims, and wrongful death matters. Whether your injury happened in Denver, Englewood, Aurora, Lakewood, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Boulder, or elsewhere in Colorado, our team can help evaluate your claim and explain your options.
What a Colorado Accident Lawyer Can Do for Your Case
A personal injury claim is not just about filing paperwork with an insurance company. A Colorado accident lawyer can investigate how the injury happened, identify responsible parties, gather evidence, review police or incident reports, document medical care, calculate lost income, and communicate with insurance adjusters on your behalf.
In serious injury cases, the full impact of the accident may not be clear right away. You may need follow-up appointments, physical therapy, surgery, pain management, or long-term care. Before accepting an insurance settlement, it is important to understand how the injury may affect your health, work, family life, and future.
Colorado Injury Cases We Handle
Queener Law represents people injured in many types of negligence claims throughout Colorado, including:
- Car accidents and rear-end collisions
- Truck accidents and commercial vehicle crashes
- Motorcycle wrecks
- Bicycle and cycling injuries
- Pedestrian accidents
- Rideshare collisions
- Slip and fall accidents
- Snow and ice fall injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord and catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death claims
Every Colorado injury case is different. Some claims involve a negligent driver, while others may involve a trucking company, property owner, business, product manufacturer, insurance company, or another responsible party. Queener Law looks closely at the facts to determine what happened, who may be liable, and what compensation may be available.
Compensation After an Injury in Colorado
If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to pursue compensation for medical expenses, future medical care, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, permanent impairment, disfigurement, property damage, and other losses related to the injury.
The value of a Colorado personal injury claim depends on the severity of the injury, the evidence, the available insurance coverage, the long-term medical outlook, and whether fault is disputed. Colorado law can also affect deadlines, damages, and how fault is evaluated, which is why it is important to speak with an experienced Colorado personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
Why You Should Act Quickly After a Colorado Accident
Important evidence can disappear quickly after a crash or injury. Witness memories fade, video footage may be overwritten, vehicles may be repaired, road conditions may change, and property owners may fix dangerous conditions. The sooner you speak with a lawyer, the sooner your legal team can begin preserving evidence and protecting your claim.
There are also strict deadlines for personal injury claims in Colorado. Some cases have shorter deadlines than others, and missing a deadline can prevent you from recovering compensation. If you were injured in Colorado, contact Queener Law for a free case review before speaking in detail with insurance companies or accepting a settlement offer.
Talk to a Colorado Personal Injury Attorney
Insurance companies are not on your side. Their goal is often to limit what they pay, even when their insured caused serious harm. Queener Law helps accident victims stand up to insurance companies and pursue the compensation they need to move forward.
If you or a loved one was injured in a Colorado car accident, truck crash, motorcycle wreck, slip and fall, snow and ice fall, pedestrian injury, bicycle accident, or another serious incident, contact Queener Law today for a free case review.
FAQ – Colorado Personal Injury Lawyer
Q: What should I do after an accident in Colorado?
A: Get medical attention, report the accident when appropriate, document the scene, gather witness information, preserve evidence, and contact a trusted Colorado personal injury lawyer before giving detailed statements to insurance companies.
Q: How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Colorado?
A: Filing deadlines depend on the type of case. Many Colorado car accident claims have a three-year statute of limitations, while many other personal injury cases have a two-year deadline. Because exceptions may apply, it’s important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.
Q: Can I recover compensation if I was partly at fault for the accident?
A: Possibly. Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning your compensation may be reduced based on your percentage of fault. If you are found to be equally or more at fault than the other party, you may not be able to recover damages.
Q: How much does it cost to hire a Colorado personal injury lawyer?
A: Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
Q: Does Queener Law handle truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accident cases?
A: Yes. Queener Law represents clients injured in car accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, bicycle and pedestrian collisions, rideshare accidents, slip and fall cases, catastrophic injury claims, wrongful death cases, and other serious personal injury matters.