Denver Car Accident Attorneys

Types of Car Accident Claims in Denver, Colorado

There are many different types of auto accident claims, many of which accident victims are unaware of. When you choose a Denver car accident attorney from Springer & Steinberg, you’re gaining a knowledgeable partner with extensive expertise in automobile accident claims that include:

• High-speed car crashes
• Low-speed car crashes
• Side impact crashes
• Head-on collision accidents
• Rear-end collisions
• Passenger injury accidents
• Uninsured motorists
• DUI/drunk driving accidents
• Reckless driving accidents
• Distracted driving accidents
• Negligence
• Hit and run car accidents
• Parking lot accidents
• Dram shop liability car accidents
• Trucking accidents
• Uber/Lyft car accidents

Regardless of the type of accident and the circumstances of your case, our legal team conducts a thorough investigation to gather all the evidence needed to file a strong claim.

Can I File A Car Accident Claim After Insurance Pays?

Most likely, no. Most insurance companies include in their settlement offers that no additional compensation beyond the initial settlement amount can be collected after an agreement is signed. This remains true even if injuries become more serious in the following weeks and months after your accident, as is common with soft tissue injuries often sustained in car accidents. If you have been offered a settlement, or if you have already signed one, call Springer & Steinberg, P.C. today to talk about your case.

Comparative Negligence in Colorado

Fault laws after a car accident are fairly straightforward when only one party is at fault, but it’s true that many accidents can find more than one party at fault, even in the smallest way. Colorado deals with these cases with a rule called “modified comparative negligence.” This rule states that an injured party can still file a car accident claim against a negligent party as long as they are 50% or less at fault for causing the accident. Additionally, the percentage of responsibility an injury victim is found to bear will also be deducted from the overall compensation awarded to them. For example, if you are found to be 10% at fault for the accident, the total compensation awarded to you will also be reduced by 10%.

Common Car Accident Injuries

Auto accidents are among the leading causes of serious injuries and death in the US. In addition to severe injuries, even minor injuries and emotional trauma can have lasting impacts.

Some of the most common motor vehicle accident injuries in the Denver area include:

• Cuts and lacerations
• Neck and back injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Bone fractures
• Internal injuries
• Facial injuries
• Concussions

It is also possible for victims to experience catastrophic injuries in a car accident, such as:

• Burn injury
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Lost limbs
• Full or partial paralysis
• Fatal injuries

In addition to the common injuries listed above, many individuals also experience delayed car accident injuries. These include symptoms and medical issues that can appear hours, days, or even weeks after an accident, such as:

• Numbness or tingling
• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Stomach pain
• Headaches

Often, the signs above become apparent after the shock of the accident has worn off. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Even if you aren’t sure if your symptoms are related to the accident, it is crucial that you are examined promptly.

Compensation You Can Recover in a Car Accident Claim

In the aftermath of a car accident, dealing with the physical and emotional repercussions can be life-altering. You may have been forced to miss time at work, face expensive medical bills, or experience a decline in your quality of life. But you don’t have to suffer the burden alone – and you have a right to maximum compensation.

People who have been harmed due to negligence can recover fair compensation from the at-fault party. With car accidents, this may be another driver, an auto manufacturer, or other individual or company who caused the collision through negligence or wrongdoing.

Springer & Steinberg, P.C. can help you recover fair compensation for such expenses and damages as:

• Medical expenses
• Future medical care
• Physical therapy
• Medication and medical supplies
• Lost earnings
• Loss of earning potential
• Property damage
• Emotional trauma
• Permanent impairment
• Funeral costs and loss of companionship (wrongful death)

Colorado Auto Accident and Insurance Laws

Understanding CO car accidents and insurance laws are important because they can drastically affect you in the event of an accident. The full text can be found in Title 42, Article 4 of Colorado’s Revised Statutes. Our accident attorneys are also available to help you better understand any part of the CO state laws if needed.

Colorado Auto Insurance Minimums & Requirements

Colorado requires every vehicle owner to purchase insurance and maintain a minimum amount of liability coverage.

As of 2019, Colorado’s auto insurance minimums are as follows:

• $25,000 per person for bodily injury
• $50,000 per accident for bodily injury
• $15,000 per accident for property damage

This basic coverage will help to cover the medical expenses, property damage, and other costs suffered by other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians who are injured in a collision. Unfortunately, these policy limits are often woefully inadequate to cover the costs of a serious crash, as a single day in the ICU of a hospital can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Our experienced auto accident attorneys can help maximize your potential recovery in the face of minimal insurance policy limits. If you were hit by a driver with inadequate or no coverage, our attorneys can help you file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver in pursuit of additional damages.

How to File a Denver Car Accident Lawsuit​

It is essential to remember that you have three years after an accident to file your claim; any claim filed after this period will most likely be dismissed. If you need to know how to file a car accident lawsuit in Denver, the legal team at Springer & Steinberg can help. We recommend contacting us as soon as possible so that our experts can assist you every step of the way.

In many cases, you don’t need to worry about immediately filing a lawsuit. Instead, many cases may be able to be successfully settled out of court. Should the insurance company be unwilling to provide rightful compensation, then we can move forward with legal action.

Typically, the process for filing a car accident claim (and a lawsuit, if necessary) looks something like this:

• We will complete a comprehensive investigation of the accident, thoroughly documenting all evidence and relevant details.
• Your attorney will file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company, including a request for compensation.
• Your attorney will then negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf, representing your best interests to secure a fair settlement offer.
• If the insurance company refuses to make a satisfactory offer, your attorney will advise you about potentially moving forward with a lawsuit.

Why Choose Us

After an accident, you have enough to deal with – you shouldn’t have to worry about going head to head with an insurance company or opposing legal team. The law firm at Springer & Steinberg has extensive experience in litigating auto accident claims and cases, and we have successfully obtained excellent compensation for countless clients. When you choose our car accident attorney team, you can rely on us to:

• Provide a free initial consultation
• Investigate the accident
• Clearly communicate with you at all times
• Harness the resources needed to build an excellent case/claim
• Manage all negotiations with the insurance company
• Work with the relevant experts to support your case
• Serve you with integrity