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Durango’s Accident Lawyer

Durango Personal Injury Lawyer – Fighting for Justice in the Four Corners

If you’ve been injured in an accident in Durango or the surrounding areas, you need a trusted personal injury attorney who will fight to protect your rights and maximize your compensation. At the Law Office of Kirk Carroll, we provide aggressive legal representation for victims of car accidents, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, disability claims, and premises liability cases throughout Southwest Colorado.

Attorney Kirk Carroll has over 24 years of experience helping injured clients in Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, and the greater Four Corners area. Whether you’re recovering from a serious crash or facing long-term disability, we’ll handle every aspect of your case with the dedication and personal care you deserve.

All legal work and communication will be handled personally by Attorney Carroll—no call centers, no passing off your case. Just experienced, compassionate, and relentless representation focused on getting you the financial recovery you need for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more.

Serving Durango and all of Southwest Colorado — Call today for a free consultation.

Accident Lawyer Practice Areas

 
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Car Accidents

If you have been involved in a car accident call 911 immediately. You have a right to call the police and file a report concerning the accident. Under Colorado law it is required that accidents that result in personal injury, death or property damage must be reported.

Seek medical treatment immediately. Be sure to be evaluated and treated by a specialist after your initial treatment.

Documenting the accident. If possible, take pictures of the scene of the accident and the damage to your car and any other vehicles involved in the collision. Save the police report, medical bills, car repair bills and any correspondence with the insurance companies.

Determining who is at fault in an automobile accident can be an issue. Colorado has a comparative negligence law that states in a civil case a jury may have to determine whether more than one person was at fault for the accident. The injured person may not recover a portion of an award for compensation if the jury finds that they contributed to the accident.

A car accident lawyer can help you deal with these issues, please call to consult with an attorney as soon as possible after the car accident.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents can cause serious injuries even if the accident occurs at low impact speeds and you were wearing a helmet. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident you may face months of medical care, rehabilitation and be unable to work.

Call 911 immediately after the accident: You have a right to call the police and file a report concerning the accident. Under Colorado law it is required that accidents that result in personal injury, death or property damage must be reported.

Seek medical treatment immediately. Be sure to be evaluated and treated by a specialist after your initial treatment.

Documenting the accident. If possible, take pictures of the scene of the accident and the damage to your motorcycle and any other vehicles involved in the collision. Save the police report, medical bills, motorcycle repair bills and any correspondence with the insurance companies.

A motorcycle accident lawyer can help you deal with these issues, please call to consult with an attorney as soon as possible after the motorcycle accident.

Pedestrian Accidents

If you have been hit by a vehicle crossing the street the injuries can be serious and require long term medical treatment, rehabilitation and loss of wages. The at fault drivers are often distracted by texting, talking on their cellphone and generally not paying attention

Call 911 immediately after the accident: You have a right to call the police and file a report concerning the accident. Under Colorado law it is required that accidents that result in personal injury, death or property damage must be reported.

Seek medical treatment immediately. Be sure to be evaluated and treated by a specialist after your initial treatment.

Documenting the accident. If possible, take pictures of the scene of the accident and the damage to vehicles involved in the collision. Save the police report, medical bills and any correspondence with the insurance companies.

A pedestrian accident lawyer can help you deal with these issues, please call to consult with an attorney as soon as possible after the accident.

Car - Bicycle Accidents

If you have been hit by a vehicle while riding your bicycle the injuries can be serious and require long term medical treatment, rehabilitation and loss of wages. The at fault drivers are often distracted by texting, talking on their cellphone and generally not paying attention

Call 911 immediately after the accident: You have a right to call the police and file a report concerning the accident. Under Colorado law it is required that accidents that result in personal injury, death or property damage must be reported.

Seek medical treatment immediately. Be sure to be evaluated and treated by a specialist after your initial treatment.

Documenting the accident. If possible, take pictures of the scene of the accident and the damage to your bicycle and vehicles involved in the collision. Save the police report, medical bills and any correspondence with the insurance companies.

A bicycle-car accident lawyer can help you deal with these issues, please call to consult with an attorney as soon as possible after the accident.

Rideshare Accidents

If you are injured by the driver of a rideshare car as a passenger or a pedestrian you are entitled to the same damages as being injured by any other car.

If you have been involved in a rideshare accident call 911 immediately. You have a right to call the police and file a report concerning the accident. Under Colorado law it is required that accidents that result in personal injury, death or property damage must be reported.

Seek medical treatment immediately. Be sure to be evaluated and treated by a specialist after your initial treatment.

Documenting the accident. If possible, take pictures of the scene of the accident and the damage to your car or bicycle and any other vehicles involved in the collision. Save the police report, medical bills, car repair bills and any correspondence with the insurance companies.

A rideshare car accident lawyer can help you deal with these issues, please call to consult with an attorney as soon as possible after the car accident.

Semi Truck Accidents

In accidents involving a semi-truck or other large commercial vehicle you are more likely to be seriously injured or fatally injured.

If you have been involved in a semi-truck or other large commercial vehicle accident call 911 immediately. You have a right to call the police and file a report concerning the accident. Under Colorado law it is required that accidents that result in personal injury, death or property damage must be reported.

Seek medical treatment immediately. Be sure to be evaluated and treated by a specialist after your initial treatment.

Documenting the accident. If possible, take pictures of the scene of the accident and the damage to your car and any other vehicles involved in the collision. Save the police report, medical bills, repair bills and any correspondence with the insurance companies.

Determining who is at fault in a semi-truck or large commercial vehicle accident can be an issue. Colorado has a comparative negligence law that states in a civil case a jury may have to determine whether more than one person was at fault for the accident. The injured person may not recover a portion of an award for compensation if the jury finds that they contributed to the accident.

A semi-truck and large commercial vehicle accident lawyer can help you deal with these issues, please call to consult with an attorney as soon as possible after the car accident.

TYPES OF INSURANCE THAT MAY APPLY IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

New York State Bar Admission 1993
Colorado State Bar Admission 1994
U.S. District Court for Colorado Admission

Utah State University B.S. Marketing 1983
Hofstra University School of Law,
Juris Doctorate 1992

Call or email Accident Lawyer  Kirk Carroll at [email protected] schedule a free consultation to discuss the circumstances of your injury.