Personal Injury Lawyers Denver

Colorado’s statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is three years from the date of the injury, and missing that deadline generally means losing your right to seek compensation entirely. There are exceptions that can shorten or extend this window depending on the type of claim and who was responsible, so the specific deadline in your situation may differ. Speaking with a Colorado personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an accident helps ensure important deadlines are identified and evidence is preserved while it is still available.

Unlike some states that allow injured parties to recover compensation regardless of how much fault they share, Colorado follows a modified comparative fault rule that bars recovery if you are found to be 50 percent or more at fault for the accident. If your share of fault is below that threshold, your compensation may be reduced proportionally by your percentage of responsibility. An attorney can help evaluate how fault is likely to be allocated in your case and what that means for the compensation you may be able to pursue.

Yes, Colorado law allows injured individuals to seek compensation for both current and anticipated future medical costs when those costs are reasonably certain to be incurred as a result of the injury. Future medical expenses can include ongoing treatment, surgeries, rehabilitation, assistive devices, and long-term care, and calculating them often requires input from medical professionals and financial analysts. An attorney can help identify and document the full scope of your future medical needs so they are properly included in your claim.

Passengers injured in rideshare accidents may have claims against the rideshare driver, another at-fault driver, or potentially the rideshare company depending on the driver’s status and the circumstances of the crash. Rideshare insurance coverage operates in layers, with different coverage levels applying depending on whether the driver was available, en route to a pickup, or actively transporting a passenger at the time of the accident. An attorney can help sort through the applicable coverage and identify all sources of compensation available to you.

Colorado follows a strict liability rule for dog bites, which means a dog owner can be held responsible for injuries caused by their animal even if the dog had no prior history of aggression and the owner had no reason to expect it would bite. This strict liability standard applies when the injured person was lawfully on public or private property at the time of the attack. If you were bitten or attacked in Denver, an attorney can help you understand your rights and pursue compensation from the responsible party.

Colorado does impose caps on certain types of damages in personal injury cases, including limits on non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. These caps can vary depending on the type of case and are subject to periodic adjustment, so the applicable limits in your situation may depend on when and how your injury occurred. An attorney can explain how damage caps apply to your specific claim and help ensure you are pursuing the full amount of compensation the law allows.

While many personal injury cases resolve through settlement, some proceed to trial when a fair agreement cannot be reached, and the process involves presenting evidence, witness testimony, and legal arguments to a judge or jury. The timeline and outcome will depend on the facts of the case and how the evidence and arguments are evaluated by a judge or jury. If you are facing the possibility of trial, speaking with an attorney early gives you the best chance of building a case that holds up under scrutiny, and Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys are prepared to advocate for you in the courtroom.

Denver has a significant e-scooter and e-bike presence, and accidents involving these vehicles can raise complex liability questions depending on whether the rider, another driver, an electric scooter company, or a combination of parties was responsible. Colorado law treats electric scooters and electric bikes differently from traditional vehicles in some respects, and the applicable rules can affect who may be held liable and under what circumstances. Contact Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys for a free consultation with our Denver personal injury attorneys to discuss the details of your situation and what options may be available to you.