Accident Law – Areas Of Practice
Accident Law – specializing in injury, car, motorcycle, malpractice, liability, disability, in Durango and the 4 corners.
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.