Fort Collins Personal Injury Lawyer

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.

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.