Denver Personal Injury Lawyer

What Does a Denver Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

A personal injury attorney advocates, represents, and negotiates on behalf of a victim who suffered losses due to the negligence of another person or business. Our Denver personal injury attorneys:

• Collect evidence beyond the police report — the hard-to-obtain data and insight that often determines fault
• Explain your rights, including the statute of limitations, comparative negligence, and what fair compensation looks like in your case
• Negotiate for fair compensation, working with expert testimony where your injuries and losses call for it
• File a lawsuit and litigate when a fair settlement isn’t on the table

Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer in Denver?

If you have serious injuries from an accident and believe someone else was negligent, you likely need an attorney to protect you through every step of recovering damages. Frank Azar Car & Truck Accident Lawyers brings decades of experience in the Denver court system, a proven record, and no cost for a case review, so there’s nothing to lose by reaching out. Schedule your free consultation here. 

Understanding Colorado Personal Injury Law

Colorado’s personal injury laws affect how much time you have to file, how your compensation is calculated, and what you need to prove. Here’s what applies to most Denver injury claims.

How Long Do I Have to File? (Statute of Limitations)

• Most personal injury claims: 2 years from the date of injury (C.R.S. § 13-80-102)
• Car accident claims: 3 years from the date of the crash (C.R.S. § 13-80-101)
• Claims against a government entity (RTD, CDOT, the City of Denver): a written notice of claim is due within 182 days under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act — far shorter than the lawsuit deadline itself
• Minors: the filing clock generally doesn’t start until the injured person turns 18, with some exceptions

What Is Comparative Negligence in Colorado?

Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule under C.R.S. § 13-21-111, sometimes called the “50% bar rule.”

• If you’re less than 50% at fault, you can still recover damages — reduced by your percentage of fault
• If you’re found 50% or more at fault, Colorado law bars you from recovering anything
• Insurance adjusters often push fault percentages higher for exactly this reason — we build your case to counter that

The Four Elements of a Negligence Claim

To win a personal injury case, we generally have to prove four things:

• Duty — the other party owed you a duty of reasonable care
• Breach — they failed to meet that duty
• Causation — that failure caused your injury
• Damages — you suffered losses as a result

We build every case around these four elements, whether we’re negotiating with an adjuster or presenting to a jury.

What Is “Maximum Medical Improvement” (MMI)?

Maximum Medical Improvement is the point where your treating doctor determines your condition has stabilized and further treatment isn’t expected to significantly improve it. Insurers sometimes use MMI to argue a claim is “finished,” even when you’re left with permanent limitations. We work with your medical team to make sure MMI is documented accurately and doesn’t undervalue your claim.

What Types of Insurance Come Into Play in a Denver Injury Claim?

Depending on how you were hurt, more than one type of insurance policy may apply to your claim:

• Auto insurance: liability, uninsured/underinsured motorist, and medical payments coverage
• Homeowners’ or renters’ insurance: slip and fall and dog bite claims
• Workers’ compensation insurance
• Commercial general liability insurance: business and premises claims
• Disability insurance

We also handle the practical side of a claim: negotiating with adjusters, reviewing medical authorization and release-of-liability forms before you sign them, and resolving healthcare provider liens so they don’t eat into your settlement.

How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

The value of your case depends on the type and severity of your injuries and losses, and on your long-term outcome. Depending on your case, that can include:

• Medical expenses, including ongoing care, physical therapy, and rehabilitation costs
• Prescription medications and assistive devices
• Travel expenses for medical care
• Home or vehicle modifications
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Property damage
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma and mental anguish
• Loss of quality of life

Punitive damages may apply in cases involving specifically heinous or intentional acts. Your Denver personal injury lawyer will help you understand how these categories apply to your case.

What to Do After an Accident in Denver

1. Seek immediate medical attention
2. Report the incident to the appropriate authorities
3. Document the scene and gather evidence — photos, video, and eyewitness contact information
4. Avoid discussing fault or giving a recorded statement to insurance adjusters
5. Consult a Denver personal injury attorney promptly, before evidence disappears or deadlines pass

How We Prove Fault

Beyond a police report, our attorneys build your case with:

• Photos and video from the scene, including nearby surveillance and traffic cameras
• Eyewitness statements
• Expert testimony from accident reconstructionists, economic experts, and forensic analysts
• Employment and wage records to document lost income
• Inspection and maintenance records, when equipment or a property defect is involved

Denver Roads and Neighborhoods We Cover

Our attorneys handle cases across Denver and Aurora, including crashes on I-25, I-70, and local corridors through LoDo, Cherry Creek, and Capitol Hill. Denver’s HALO camera network and other traffic cameras are often a source of evidence in these cases, and we know how to request that footage before it’s overwritten.

How Much Does a Denver Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

We operate on a contingency fee, meaning you pay nothing for our attorney fees unless you win your case. Once you win, you pay a percentage of your settlement for legal costs, often on a sliding scale. This varies by case, and we’ll walk you through what to expect from the start.

How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer in Denver

Exceptional Client Support

This is a challenging time in your life. You need an attorney who is compassionate, experienced, and easy to reach. Read our client testimonials to see how we work with clients through every stage of their case.

A History of Successful Results

What you recover may depend in part on your attorney’s ability to prove your losses. Choose an attorney with a track record in cases like your own. Past results aren’t a guarantee for any future case, but they’re a strong indicator of how hard we fight for our clients.

Respect in the Courts

We don’t settle the simple claim. We seek full compensation for your losses, backed by decades of experience and a strong local reputation built on exceptional client service.

Do You Have a Personal Injury Attorney Near Me?

Frank Azar Car & Truck Accident Lawyers has two Denver offices:

• 1245 Colfax, Suite 302, at the corner of Colfax and Lafayette — plenty of parking and a bus stop across the street
• 4704 N. Harlan Street, Suite 205, near W. 48th and N. Harlan — onsite parking, a bus stop, and a view of Lake Rhoda

With additional offices in:

Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, Greeley, Grand Junction, Lakewood, Littleton, Longmont, Pueblo, Thornton