Colorado Personal Injury & Accident Attorney

Serving Denver & the Greater Colorado Area for Three Decades

Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident due to someone else's negligence? If so, there are numerous medical, personal, and financial issues you're forced to deal with. It's traumatic and it's overwhelming, to say the least. Receiving a fair and just settlement for your injuries shouldn't be another weight on your shoulders -- it should be a welcome relief for you and your family.

I'm Dan Rosen, and I've been a personal injury attorney for over 25 years. I've helped thousands of people in Denver and across the State of Colorado overcome their injuries and receive the compensation they deserve. I have a wonderful and committed team that assists me on a daily basis, but I personally handle every single case that comes across my desk.

What Types of Personal Injuries Can Warrant Compensation?

There’s a wide variety of personal injuries or damages that can warrant compensation. I’ve been handling personal injury cases in the following areas for three decades:

In 2011, there were 447 people killed in motor vehicle accidents in Colorado, and 32,367 across the nation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the cost of medical care and productivity losses caused by auto accident-related injuries topped $99 billion in 2010, or nearly $500 for every licensed driver in the U.S. Compensatory damages for auto accidents may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and replacement or repair of damaged property.

Property owners sometimes maintain unsafe conditions, such as slippery flooring, irregular carpeting, uneven pavement, poorly constructed stairways, and icy sidewalks that can cause someone to fall and suffer serious personal injuries. If the property owner or building manager is found to be negligent in a personal injury lawsuit, they may be liable for your injuries.

According to DogsBite.org, 38 fatal dog attacks occurred in the U.S. in 2012, with pit bulls and rottweilers accounting for 68% of these attacks. Although most dog bite injuries are covered by homeowner's insurance, more than half of the states make dog owners liable for the injuries their dogs cause through strict liability statutes. Dog bite lawsuits typically request damages for medical bills, scarring and disfigurement, pain and suffering, and lost wages. Photos are especially important for establishing damages in dog bite cases.

Sometimes personal injury lawsuits are filed on behalf of someone who died as the result of another person's negligence. Wrongful death cases are commonly brought by the victim's family and seek monetary damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, burial and funeral expenses, and the financial loss of the family.

Medical professionals who are negligent may cause injury to a patient. Patients who are the victims of medical malpractice may file personal injury lawsuits to seek compensation for medical bills, future medical treatment, pain and suffering, and loss of future earnings.

Even those who do not work in a recognized dangerous environment like construction or mining can suffer personal injuries at their workplace. Although these injuries are frequently covered by an employer's workers' compensation insurance, if the injury was caused by a third party (not the employer), the employee may have grounds to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover damages.

Personal Injury Compensation: Economic & Non-Economic Damages

If you've been injured in Denver, or anywhere across Colorado, as the result of someone else's negligence, contact me today and we can discuss whether there is grounds to file a personal injury claim. If you have a case, the amount of your compensation will be based upon your measurable injuries, or damages, arising from the incident. Damages serve to compensate, or make whole, the injured party, and return them to their pre-injury condition (or as close as possible).

Compensation is usually divided into two categories: economic, or special damages, and non-economic, or general damages. Economic damages are losses that may be documented by bills, receipts, and business and wage records, and usually include medical bills, lost wages, and other measurable losses. Non-economic damages are intangible losses that are usually more difficult to quantify, such as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

The worth of a personal injury lawsuit is based upon the quantifiability of the damages incurred. These damages are measured in terms of the amount of money lost (and anticipated to be lost in the future) on medical bills, wages, earning capacity, and pain and suffering. There is no black-and-white answer to how much a case may be worth, as factors such as health history, mitigation of damages, and the patient's compliance regarding accident-related medical treatment can increase or decrease an award significantly.

If you were recently injured due to the negligence of another, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer to help you achieve a fair resolution. It’s essential that your legal counsel accurately assess the damages you may be entitled to. I have over 25 years of personal injury experience properly assessing damages, and fighting to get my clients the compensation they deserve for their injuries.

At the Law Offices of Daniel R. Rosen, P.C., it's our goal to get you through your accident, injury, or wrongful death claim as quickly and smoothly as we can. We have offices in Denver and throughout the greater Colorado area. Simply fill out the form on your right or call (303) 454-800 for a free consultation. We can meet you within 24 hours at any of our offices, your home, or your hospital room.