Colorado Personal Injury FAQs

A Colorado personal injury attorney is a licensed professional who pursues legal action on behalf of their client. They have specialized training to know how to pursue a legal case effectively. Their services include not only the practical tasks of filing and serving legal documents but also case strategy development and evidence gathering. A Colorado personal injury attorney is a person who, with a professional license, takes all action necessary for their client to win fair compensation.

A Colorado personal injury attorney does all of these things for their client:

• Evaluation of the case; explains the legal process and what to expect throughout the claims process
• Works quickly to save evidence that may be lost immediately after the accident; identification of witnesses
• Provision of legal documents for the case like the summons and complaint; evaluation of the case for all of the causes of action possible to maximize the claim
• Contact with the insurance company, if there is one; communication with the insurance company to make reports and negotiate the claim
• Case building including formal and informal evidence gathering; subpoenas of witnesses, depositions, document gathering
• Referral to expert witnesses like accident reconstruction, medical experts, and financial experts who can determine the true value of your claim
• Execution of a legal strategy like preliminary motions regarding evidence and other important measures
• Conducting trial on behalf of the client; choosing the jury, opening statements, direct and cross-examination of witnesses, introduction of evidence, closing statements, and evidence objections as appropriate
• Discussions of resolution without trial; representation at mediation
• Final settlement of case; guidance for the structure of the settlement if appropriate
• Any other representation needed to advocate for the client’s legal rights and best interests

Our Colorado personal injury attorneys do it all. With millions of successful verdicts, we identify the client’s needs and legal rights. Together, we execute a plan to achieve legal justice on behalf of the client.

A personal injury attorney is your advocate and guide. They ensure that you get your case right the first time. Ultimately, with their services, your attorney maximizes your compensation.

You may stand to recover significantly more types of compensation than you may be aware of or be able to claim on your own. In addition, with experienced legal representation, you make sure that you take the right steps to claim compensation. You avoid legal errors that may ultimately result in no compensation.

A personal injury claim is a demand for monetary compensation. Usually, it takes the form of a lawsuit that’s filed in the court. However, in some cases, it might be negotiation directly with an insurance company. When a person gets hurt because of the negligent, reckless, or intentional behavior of another person, the victim may have legal grounds to demand compensation. A personal injury claim is the process of receiving that compensation.

Even when a person is a victim of a legal wrong, it’s still the victim who must take action. Only by pursuing a claim can the victim ultimately receive compensation. A personal injury claim involves gathering the evidence to prove that the injured party is the victim of a legal wrong. It means developing proof of what amount of compensation the victim deserves. The personal injury claim is the entire claims process on behalf of the victim.

You should research the firm before you consider hiring one of the attorneys. Ask for information regarding the lawyer’s education, training, and experience with cases similar to yours. For personal injury claims, be sure the lawyer is familiar with the laws in Colorado or the state where the accident or injury occurred. Also, review the fee contract in detail with the lawyer to make sure you understand how you will pay the lawyer’s fees and costs at the end of the case.

At Bachus & Schanker, LLC, our team is fully equipped and determined to achieve success for our clients. We have the personnel and resources to get the job done. Our philosophy is that every accident victim deserves justice. We structure our practice to be dedicated to helping only accident victims. Whatever type of accident you have, and whatever the unique legal issues are present in your case, we have a skilled legal team ready to help and fight for you.

Our extensive knowledge of the law is what equips us to handle a diverse range of personal injury claims. But we don’t stop there. We go the extra mile with aggressive legal representation and a customized legal strategy designed to maximize your success.

We spend much of our time obtaining information from clients during the initial contact. We need as much detail as you can provide about your personal injury case. While not necessary, it is helpful to us if you have an accident report, insurance claim numbers and copies of your own insurance policies at the time of the initial interview. Once we have the necessary information, we can make informed decisions about whether to accept your case. This information is also vital to determine how to pursue your case.

You will meet with one of our team of experienced personal injury attorneys at the time of your first appointment with our firm. Our attorneys and staff are professional and courteous, and we do our best to make you feel at ease. We allow plenty of time to meet with you and discuss your potential claim. We will discuss the facts of your case and explain the personal injury laws as they might apply to your case and other consumer information. Based in Colorado, our lawyers handle cases throughout the country and the initial consultation with our team is always free.

We handle most cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we do not get paid unless you make a recovery. We explain the full details of the fee and cost agreement you have with our firm before we begin representing you on your claim.