How Your Auto Accident Case Works
Being in a car accident is stressful. You have a lot to think about. How am I going to get a rental car, and a new vehicle? How am I going to get better? Who treats car accident victims?
Dealing with medical care and insurance care adds additional stress that is unnecessary to you. We handle everything so that you can focus on getting better. Here's what you get when you work with us.
1. Free Case Review with an Attorney
Call or message us anytime. There will be no cost, and no immediate commitment from you. We listen to the facts of your case, and give you honest feedback on whether we can help you. We strategize your case and plan of attack from day one.
3. We fight the insurance company
Insurance companies try to compensate you as little as possible. We handle the negotiations with insurance, medical care providers, and lien carriers to get you a fair settlement.
2. We gather the evidence
We collect the police report, photos, medical records, witness statements, and consult with experts necessary to prove your case. We will put together the evidence in a compelling manner to prove who was at fault.
4. You Get Paid
Once we reach a fair settlement or win at trial, you receive your money. We only get paid when you do. There is no risk to you upfront.
LEGAL REFERENCE
Know Your Deadline: Colorado gives you 3 years from the date of your car accident to file a lawsuit (C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n)). This is longer than Colorado's general 2-year negligence deadline - auto accidents get their own extended window under Colorado law.
Comparative Negligence: Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule (C.R.S. § 13-21-111) - if you're found 50% or more at fault, you can't recover. If you're less than 50% at fault, your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.
COLORADO AUTO ACCIDENT FAQs
Is Colorado's filing deadline for car accidents the same as other injury cases?
No - most Colorado negligence claims have a 2-year deadline, but car accident claims specifically get a 3-year window under Colorado law. It's an easy detail to get wrong, which is one more reason to talk to a lawyer early rather than assume a general rule applies.
Do I still have a case if I was found partly at fault by the police?
Possibly. As long as you're found less than 50% at fault under Colorado law, you can still recover, though your settlement is reduced by your share of the blame. We regularly challenge fault determinations that don't match the actual evidence.
What if the other driver fled the scene?
Hit-and-run cases often involve your own uninsured motorist coverage. We'll review your policy, identify every source of available coverage, and pursue the case as aggressively as we would against a driver who stayed at the scene.