Personal Injury Claim in Colorado

Each case is different, and what you can recover depends on the facts of your accident, your financial losses, and the extent of your injuries. However, if someone else is responsible for your injury, you could be entitled to the following awards and others:

• All medical expenses related to the injury
• Loss of income and future income losses
• Property loss or damage
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Reduced life enjoyment
• Disfigurement
• Disability

You may also receive other payments, such as punitive damages.

If you have never met with a personal injury lawyer, you may not know how to prepare for a consultation to discuss your potential personal injury claim. First, your lawyer will want to hear what happened to determine whether you could have a legal case. Helpful documents to bring can include:

• A police report
• Your medical records showing injuries and treatments related to the accident
• Medical bills and other receipts of any expenses in connection with the accident

If you have a record of the accident and your recovery, such as a diary or journal, you can also bring this to the first consultation. A journal can be an excellent resource for your attorney and help them to build a case and prove damages such as pain and suffering.

Ask Your Attorney Questions

In addition, you may also want to bring a list of questions to your first consultation, such as:

• Do I have a good case?
• Have you handled claims like mine before?
• What is your attorney’s fee?
• What are my expenses if I lose the case?

Bringing the relevant documents and asking some vital questions can help your attorney understand your case and can help you to understand your potential costs and chances of success.

Hiring a Colorado personal injury attorney can be the best way to protect your rights, prove your claim, and maximize your compensation. However, the steps you take after an accident can also be critical for the success of your claim. Here is how you can help your lawyer and fight for maximum compensation:  

• Gather evidence at the scene of the accident (photos, accident report, etc.)
• Seek medical advice immediately after the accident and follow your treatment plan
• Keep a detailed journal of your recovery
• Treat any early settlement offers with care and ask your attorney before accepting an offer
• Refrain from posting details of your accident or injuries on social media
• Always cooperate with your attorney and submit the required documents promptly

Wrongful death claims fall under personal injury law. Therefore, a wrongful death victim, had they survived, could have brought a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. In Colorado, the deceased’s spouse, heirs, or parents may file a wrongful death claim and recover damages, which can include:

• Income the deceased would have earned if they had lived
• Loss of benefits such as life or health insurance
• Loss of companionship
• Medical bills before death
• Funeral and burial costs

If your loved one died in an accident, Morgan & Morgan has your back. Our compassionate personal injury attorneys in Colorado can support you during the most challenging time in your life and help you file a claim against the responsible party.

In Colorado, the time limit for filing a personal injury lawsuit is referred to as the statute of limitations. According to Colorado Revised Statutes section 13-80-102(1)(a), victims can generally file a lawsuit up to two years from the date of the injury.

However, some factors could lengthen or shorten the time you have to take legal action. For example, if you are hurt in a car accident, you could have three years to file a lawsuit. On the flip side, if you have a claim against a government entity, you may have to file a notice of claim within 180 days or lose the right to sue.

You may be barred from recovering compensation if you don’t file your claim within the state’s time limit. Therefore, if you get hurt in Colorado, consult with a personal injury attorney promptly after your accident to understand how much time you have to file a lawsuit and protect your rights to compensation.

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