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$1.25 million dollar settlement for a 26 year old woman who sustained multiple injuries in a motor vehicle accident.
$750,000.00 settlement for a 42 year old man who suffered back and neck injuries in a roll-over motor vehicle accident.
$425,000.00 settlement for a 39 year old man who suffered a tibial plateau fracture in his knee when a truck pulled in front of him.
$300,000.00 settlement for a 17 year old woman who sustained facial injuries in a head-on collision caused by a drunk driver.
$300,000.00 recovered for a 34 year old man who suffered multiple injuries after striking an animal that wandered out onto a highway.
$305,000.00 settlement for a 19 year old woman who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car accident involving a drunk driver.
$300,000.00 settlement for a 28 yr old woman who suffered an ankle injury when a truck turned in front of her at an intersection.
$250,000.00 recovered for a 54 year old man who sustained a back injury in a rear end collision.
$90,000.00 settlement for a 46 year old woman who suffered a broken foot in a trip and fall action.
Confidential settlement in a nursing home negligence action involving failure to diagnose an infection which led to the death of 59 year old man.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you or a loved one have been a victim of a car accident, personal injury and are in need of a Colorado personal injury attorney, we can help. Browse through our FAQ section to answer some of the most common questions regarding your case.
- I was injured in an automobile accident that wasn't my fault, who is responsible for my medical bills?
- Should I be talking with the insurance company for the driver that caused the accident?
- What damages can I recover as a result of my automobile accident?
- How long do I have to bring a car accident claim?
- What are there advantages of hiring a personal injury attorney to handle my case vs. handling it myself?
Automobile Accidents
I was injured in an automobile accident that wasn't my fault, who is responsible for my medical bills?
Under Colorado’s tort system, the at-fault driver is responsible for paying your medical bills. However, the driver’s insurance company will only pay the medical expenses when you are ready to resolve your claim. Because you cannot re-open your case once you settle it is extremely important to get all necessary medical treatment before your claim is resolved. At The Law Office of Edward Smith, we go to work immediately to determine whether there is medical payment insurance available. If there is no med pay, we will look to your health insurance to pay your medical expenses. If you have no health insurance we will work with doctors that will provide you with treatment you need now and receive payment when your claim is settled.
Should I be talking with the insurance company for the driver that caused the accident?
It is highly recommended that you first talk with a personal injury lawyer following your accident. The insurance company will likely call you soon after the accident. They want to get to you before you have retained an attorney. It is important to remember that they are not on your side. Their goal is to pay as little for your claim as possible. They will ask you questions so that they can begin to build a defense against your case. They will likely record your statement so that it can be used against you in the future. As a former insurance company lawyer, Edward Smith understands the tactics insurance companies use to minimize your claim and he will prevent this from happening.
What damages can I recover as a result of my automobile accident?
You will be able to recover:
- Medical costs for accident related treatment
- Lost wages, present and future, for time missed from work due to your injuries
- Your out of pocket expenses such as co-pays, deductibles, prescriptions and mileage
- Money damages for disfigurement (Scarring)
- Money damages for permanency if you have a permanent injury
- Money damages for pain and suffering damages, loss of enjoyment of life.
How long do I have to bring a car accident claim?
The Colorado statute of limitations for motor vehicle accident cases is 3 years. This means that you have 3 years to either settle your car accident claim or file suit.
What are there advantages of hiring a personal injury attorney to handle my case vs. handling it myself?
There are many advantages that come with hiring an experienced car accident lawyer. First, you are likely to receive more for your accident claim by using an experience personal injury lawyer than by handling it yourself. A study conducted by The Statistics Insurance Research Council showed that people who were represented by a personal injury lawyer received an average of $35,896. Without an attorney claimants received $6,624. Second, by using an experience injury lawyer your rights are protected. Individuals who handle their own claims have no way of knowing what to say and what not to say to the insurance company. The insurance company’s number one goal is to minimize what they pay you for your claim. They will ask you things and get you to say things that will hurt your claim and reduce the value. Finally, personal injury cases often involve complex issues and pitfalls that the non-lawyer is not familiar with and the non-lawyer won’t know that a mistake has been made until after it is too late. The Law Office of Edward Smith will protect your rights and maximize your recovery. Please contact us to discuss your claim for free.
Car Accident Attorney Edward Smith offer his servicers in Boulder, Longmont, Frederick, Louisville, Lafayette,
Brighton, Erie, Loveland, Broomfield, Ft. Lupton, and Berthoud, Colorado. Contact The Law Office of Edward Smith for a free initial consultation at 303-682-2944 or toll free at 877-794-3879, or use the "contact us" option on our website.
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