Injured In A Colorado Car Accident?
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Get the help you need today.Experienced Car Accident Lawyer
Serving Denver & the Greater Colorado Area for Three Decades
As a car accident attorney in Denver and across Colorado for over 30 years, I’ve seen the devastating effects auto accidents can have not just on the individuals involved, but on their entire families. And not just in the form of physical injuries and death, but emotional distress, lost time at work, lower quality of life, and more.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident or any type of motor vehicle accident in Colorado, you can contact me for a free consultation at (303) 454-8000 or toll-free at (800) ROSEN-911, or by filling out the form on the right.
I’ve handled tens of thousands of auto accident and personal injury cases. I’ve seen a case just like yours, and I can help you through it!
Injured in a car accident in Colorado?
Get the facts you need to know…
Colorado law contains a number of provisions that should guide your actions after an automobile accident in our state. An experienced auto accident attorney has the knowledge to address frequently asked questions such as:
What Should I Do If I've Been in a Car Accident in Colorado?
If a law enforcement officer comes to the scene and investigates the crash, a report will be filed. If the police officer was not present at the scene, you can report the accident by filling out the state’s Online Accident Report.
According to Colorado law, to be reported online, your accident must meet the following criteria:
- No fatalities or injuries were sustained
- Information about the other party was provided (the accident was not a hit and run)
- No public property was damaged (as opposed to private)
- No party is under suspicion for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
How Can I Get a Copy of My Auto Accident Report?
- Name of driver
- Date of the accident
- Case Report number
- Location of the accident
Colorado’s DMV keeps copies of accident reports for seven years. To request a copy online, you will need to download the Request Form, fill it out, and scan and email it, along with your credit or debit card information, to: [email protected].
The request can also be faxed, along with the payment form, to (303) 239-4347. Online reports cost $5 each.
Sometimes an insurance company will require you to fill out certain forms that are unique to the state of Colorado, including:
Waiver of Security Financial Responsibility
If I Don't Think I've Been Injured, Should I Still Seek Medical Attention?
You and your passengers should seek medical attention as soon as possible after an accident because a physician could detect and initiate treatment for injuries that may not be immediately apparent to you.
Colorado Is an At-Fault State
If I Was Partially Responsible for the Accident, Can I Still Receive Compensation?
How Much Liability Insurance Coverage Does Colorado Require?
- $25,000 per person for bodily injury
- $50,000 per accident for bodily injury
- $15,000 per accident for property damage
In Colorado, the at-fault party may be responsible for paying your medical bills, but you only get to make one claim for these expenses, and this claim is commonly made after you are through with all your accident-related treatment. If you need to pay some or all of these bills before you make that final claim, you can access the medical payment benefit of your auto policy, if you have such a provision. Remember, medical payment insurance provisions are optional in Colorado.
What If I Wasn't Wearing a Seat Belt?
What If the Driver Who Hit Me Was Uninsured?
Colorado law requires the following minimum amount of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (unless waived in writing by the policyholder):
- $25,000 per person for uninsured/underinsured motorist
- $50,000 per accident for uninsured/underinsured motorist
Under Colorado law, an automobile insurance company cannot raise your rates if you make a claim for uninsured or underinsured motorist benefits if the accident was not your fault.
Should I File a Lawsuit After a Car Accident?
- Colorado Statute of Limitations: If your car accident happened a few years ago, it might not be too late to take action. If you decide to file a personal injury claim for damages arising from your car accident, you have three years to do so under Colorado’s statute of limitations.
- Auto Accident Damages & Negligence: Insurance companies usually pay for medical expenses (both present and future), and property damage. They may also pay for more general damages such as pain and suffering, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity.
How Much Will It Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney to Represent Me?
The Insurance Company Wants to Settle My Claim -- Should I Accept the Offer?
If you choose to represent yourself, you’re doing exactly what the insurance company wants you to do: allowing them to pay you less than your claim is worth. It takes an experienced attorney to evaluate a personal injury claim, know it’s worth, and demand fair treatment from the insurance company.
Insurance companies will go to great lengths to keep you from getting the compensation you deserve and will try to rush you into settling quickly. As a personal injury lawyer with over 30 years of experience, I talk to insurance companies every single day. I can help you receive a bigger settlement than you’d receive by talking to them on your own.
Colorado Car Accident Resources
Overcoming an auto accident injury is overwhelming enough. Navigating the legal process doesn’t have to be. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.