When an injury happens in Aurora, the practical problems often arrive immediately: getting medical care, arranging transportation, missing work, and answering questions from an insurance company. It can be difficult to judge an offer or make decisions about a claim while you are still learning how an injury will affect you.
Queener Law represents people injured through another party’s negligence. The Colorado team investigates what caused an incident, identifies potentially responsible parties, and helps clients understand the losses that may be part of a personal injury claim. If you are unsure whether you have a case, a free review gives you a chance to explain what happened and ask questions.
Aurora Car Accident Claims
A collision may seem straightforward until the drivers disagree about fault, an injury becomes more serious, or an insurer disputes the treatment you need. Car accident claims can involve photographs, vehicle damage, police reports, witness statements, medical records, and questions about available insurance.
Queener Law handles a range of auto injury cases, including rear-end collisions, head-on crashes, T-bone wrecks, distracted driving, drunk driving, hit-and-run crashes, and claims involving uninsured or underinsured drivers. If you were injured in an Aurora car accident, the firm can review the evidence and help you assess your options before you resolve the claim.
Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents
A crash with a large truck or commercial vehicle can have severe consequences. Investigating the collision may involve more than determining what the driver did in the moments before impact. Vehicle records, company procedures, and the roles of multiple parties may also matter.
Queener Law handles truck wreck claims and serious collisions involving commercial vehicles. An attorney can examine the circumstances of your Aurora crash, determine what additional information may be needed, and work to account for the full impact of your injuries.
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.
Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Injuries
Motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians are vulnerable to serious harm when a driver fails to see them or does not yield as required. Injured people may then face disputed accounts of the collision along with medical treatment, lost income, and repairs or replacement of damaged property.
Queener Law represents people injured in motorcycle wrecks, bicycle collisions, and pedestrian incidents. The firm also handles scooter and rideshare collision claims. Each case calls for attention to the location, the people and vehicles involved, and the evidence available to establish what happened.
Falls, Snow and Ice, and Other Property Injuries
If you were hurt in a fall, the location and condition of the property are central to the investigation. A spill, damaged surface, or snow and ice condition may change quickly after the injury. Reporting the incident, obtaining medical care, and preserving any photographs or witness information can help document the circumstances.
Queener Law handles slip and fall and snow and ice injury cases. The team can evaluate an incident at a business, residential property, or other location in Aurora and explain what information may be needed to assess responsibility.
Serious Injuries and Wrongful Death
The full consequences of a traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, or other catastrophic injury may take time to understand. A person may need continuing treatment or support, and their ability to return to work or ordinary activities may remain uncertain. Evaluating a claim too early can overlook needs that become clearer during recovery.
Queener Law handles traumatic brain injuries, spinal and catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death matters. The firm works to understand both the immediate harm and the longer-term effects on an injured person or surviving family.
What Can a Personal Injury Claim Address?
A Colorado personal injury claim may account for past and future medical costs, time missed from work, reduced earning ability, pain and suffering, and other losses when supported by the circumstances and the law. The outcome of any claim depends on its specific facts; no lawyer can determine its value from the type of incident alone.
Evidence can become harder to find as time passes. Video may be overwritten, conditions may change, and witnesses’ memories may fade. Legal deadlines also vary by claim. An early conversation with an attorney can help you identify what information to keep and what steps may be appropriate.
Request a Free Aurora Case Review
If you or a loved one was injured in Aurora, contact Queener Law at (720) 696-9088 for a free case review. The team can listen to what happened and discuss whether an injury claim may be worth pursuing.
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.