Fort Collins Personal Injury Lawyer

When someone else’s careless or bad behavior causes you to suffer injuries, trauma, and economic losses in Fort Collins, Colorado law allows you to hold the at-fault party legally accountable. You can recover money for your medical care, lost income, property damages, and other costs through an insurance claim or lawsuit. 

A Fort Collins personal injury lawyer from The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, can manage your case while you finish your treatment, heal, and return to your previous activities when possible. We have more than 20 years of experience handling—and winning—cases like yours.

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Securing compensation in a Colorado personal injury case involves holding the negligent party accountable for the expenses and losses you incurred. Our attorneys document the recoverable damages you suffered and pursue money to cover them through negotiation or litigation. The types of damages we pursue for our clients include: 

Economic Damages

Economic damages are the quantifiable financial losses a victim suffers because of an accident and injuries, such as: 

• Medical expenses, current and future
• Lost income while they are out of work
• Loss of earning ability if they cannot return to work
• Property damage, such as vehicle repairs after a crash
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs
• Out-of-pocket expenses 

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages are intangible losses suffered because of injuries. They could include: 

• Pain and suffering 
• Emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD
• Reduced quality of life 
• Disfigurement, scarring, and permanent disability

Wrongful Death Damages

When a victim dies from their injuries, surviving family members or the estate seek wrongful death damages. They could include both economic and non-economic losses, such as: 

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Medical expenses before death
• Pain and suffering of the victim
• Lost financial support 
• Loss of services
• Grief and emotional distress of surviving family members
• Loss of companionship and guidance

It is important to know that Colorado law does cap non-economic damages in most personal injury cases. We can review the facts of your case and explain how this could affect your payout.

The attorneys from The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, are dedicated to our client’s case from start to finish. They can expect us to always be honest and respect their wishes while aggressively pursuing a fair payout. We are willing to take on complex cases and go after compensation from big insurance companies and corporations when necessary. 

We have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients, winning over 5,000 cases. Several of our attorneys, including Attorney Paul Wilkinson, previously worked for the insurance companies. We know how they work, the tactics they use, and the steps they will take to reduce or deny claims. We will fight for the payout you need. 

We know the weeks and months after an accident are a stressful and confusing time for many people. We are here to help you navigate a complicated legal process and get the money you need. We work based on contingency, never charging injured clients upfront fees or costs.

Our lawyers understand the financial stress an accident and serious injuries can create. Recovering compensation is crucial for many of our clients because it helps them regain financial stability, access necessary medical care and support, and rebuild their lives. We are here to help make you whole again. 

Many with serious injuries in a Fort Collins accident receive care at Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH). This Fort Collins hospital is a Level III Trauma Center designated by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. Our attorneys can meet you at this hospital, another facility, or your home. We can also connect you with care providers in our network to ensure you get the care you need. 

For families who lose a loved one suddenly and tragically, financial stress is often overwhelming. Wrongful death compensation provides crucial financial support while holding the at-fault party accountable and getting justice for the family.

At The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, our personal injury team helps victims hurt by someone else’s negligence. If someone else acted carelessly or recklessly and you were hurt as a result, we can likely build an insurance claim or lawsuit to hold them legally responsible. Some types of cases we handle include: 

Wrongful Death

When the victim dies from their injuries, surviving family members or their estate can file a wrongful death action to pursue compensation for financial losses, emotional suffering, and loss of companionship. Almost any type of personal injury case could support a wrongful death action, including traffic accidents and premises liability injuries. 

Car Accidents

Car accident claims allow victims to hold negligent drivers responsible for the accidents they cause. We often pursue compensation from drivers who violated laws and caused a crash while distracted, speeding, or intoxicated. Victims may seek car accident compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other expenses and losses. 

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents often cause severe injuries. Motorcyclists are frequently injured in crashes that involve careless drivers who fail to yield, run red lights, or violate other traffic laws. Distracted and intoxicated drivers also put motorcyclists at risk. Recoverable damages commonly include future medical care and support, lost earning capacity, and long-term rehabilitation needs.

Truck Accidents

Liability in truck accident cases is often complex. Our attorneys frequently build cases against large trucking companies and hold them responsible for the injuries that occurred. Common causes of big rig collisions include regulatory violations, overloaded cargo, driver fatigue, speeding, and carelessness behind the wheel.

Slip and Falls

Fall injuries occur when there is an unsafe condition on someone else’s property. This could include wet floors, uneven surfaces, trip hazards, or inadequate lighting. Property owners have a legal duty to keep their property safe and warn visitors of any known hazards. When they fail to do so, victims may hold them responsible for the expenses and losses they incur. 

Premises Liability Injuries

Premises liability cases cover injuries that occur due to a property owner’s negligence. Falls are one of the most common types of premises liability accidents. Other types include inadequate security, dog bites, pool accidents, and fires. When property owners or managers fail to repair hazards or warn visitors, they may be liable for injuries. This applies to private homes, businesses, and public spaces.

When you work with our firm, a Fort Collins attorney from our team will take a number of steps to develop a compelling personal injury case on your behalf. These steps include investigating what happened, preserving evidence, and analyzing the proof. Some types of evidence we might use in a negligence injury case include: 

• Police or accident reports, often filed by the Fort Collins Police
• Relevant medical records
• Photos and videos of the scene
• Witness statements
• Surveillance or dashcam footage
• Expert testimony from medical experts and accident reconstructionists
• Maintenance and inspection records 
• Toxicology reports
• Weather and road condition reports
• Documentation of damages, including medical bills and property damage estimates

We use the evidence we uncover to support our demand for fair compensation from the liable party’s insurance company or to convince the judge or jury to award a payout at trial. Most cases end in a negotiated settlement, but a lawsuit and trial are possible if the liable party or their insurer refuses to pay an appropriate sum.