Greeley Car Accident Attorney
If you were hurt when another driver violated a traffic law or otherwise acted carelessly behind the wheel, a Greeley car accident attorney from our team can help with your recovery. We file insurance claims and lawsuits to recover maximum compensation for crash victims in Colorado.
When you work with a Greeley personal injury attorney from our team, you will benefit from our experience handling many traffic accident cases similar to yours. The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, has won more than 5,000 cases over the last 20 years. We have secured tens of millions of dollars for injured victims.
Contact us today to learn more. We provide a free, confidential consultation so you can gain a better understanding of your legal case and your options.
How Our Injury Lawyers Manage Greeley Car Accident Cases
At The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, we represent wrongfully injured drivers and passengers based on contingency. We do not ask you to pay any upfront fees. We work only for a portion of the money we recover for you. This allows anyone to benefit from our services regardless of their current financial situation.
Our attorneys bring unique experience to every case. This comes from their time working for insurance companies. They know how adjusters approach cases and the tactics used to deny claims or reduce their value. Our firm uses this experience to benefit our clients, safeguarding their rights to recover fair compensation.
We handle even complex and challenging cases. We are not afraid to go up against the big insurance companies or large corporations. If their negligence hurt you, we will fight to hold them liable.
We Understand That You Need a Fair Payout
Our attorneys understand how stressful a car accident can be and how complicated the claims process can seem. We are here to provide support, answer your questions, and fight for the justice we believe you deserve.
When we take on a case, we handle it from start to finish. We want to make you whole again—physically, emotionally, and financially. You can focus on your treatment and health while we deal with the legal case and how to pay for your care.
We have someone available 24/7 to take your call. Contact us today to learn more about the steps we will take to get compensation for you.
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Damages Recoverable Via Negotiation or Litigation in a Greeley Collision Case
Our team often visits with clients who are still undergoing treatment or rehabilitation at a local hospital or facility. Some of the common car accident injuries our clients could suffer from include the following:
- Whiplash
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Broken bones and fractures
- Crush injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal organ injuries
- Lacerations and deep cuts
- Soft tissue injuries, such as sprains, strains, and tears
- Burns
- Dislocations
- Chest injuries, including rib fractures and lung damage
- Knee and leg injuries
- Back injuries
- Facial injuries
In Greeley, there are two trauma centers where seriously injured car accident victims might receive care:
- Banner North Colorado Medical Center (Level II)
- UCHealth Greeley Hospital (Level III)
Our attorneys can visit you in either of these facilities, another hospital in the area, or in your home. We will come to you. Let us build a case based on your injuries, expenses, and losses. We can hold the at-fault driver legally responsible and recover compensation through a negotiated settlement or litigated court award.
We Fight for Fair Compensation
Our attorneys take steps to document the expenses and losses each client incurs because of their accident, injuries, and treatment. Our goal is to seek and secure money to cover all their losses.
We will seek such economic damages as the following:
- Current and future medical care costs
- Lost income
- Loss of earning ability
- Property damage repair or replacement
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to the injury
We will also seek such noneconomic damages as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Diminished quality of life
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Mental anguish
For families who have lost loved ones, we can help you seek wrongful death damages:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Medical expenses prior to death
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of benefits, including insurance and retirement
- Loss of companionship and guidance
- Emotional distress of the surviving family
- Pain and suffering of the deceased before death
How Our Greeley Car Accident Lawyers Prove Fault and Liability
One key role of a Greeley car accident attorney from The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, is to document negligence and liability in the case. That is, our team must have evidence to show what caused the accident, who was at fault, and how this occurred. Driver error behind the wheel is the most common cause of collisions.
Driver error is also known as negligence. When someone is careless or reckless and causes a collision, we call this negligence. There are four elements of negligence:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Harm
For drivers, traffic laws often create a duty of care. When they violate the law, it is a breach of that duty. This could be the proximate cause of a collision, and victims could suffer injuries and financial losses.
Causes of Auto Accidents in Greeley, CO
Some common causes of traffic accidents and contributing factors we uncover in our investigations include:
- Speeding
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Tailgating
- Improper lane changes
- Reckless or aggressive driving
- Driving under the influence
- Distracted driving
- Failure to signal
- Driving without headlights at night or in poor visibility
- Wrong-way driving
- Failing to obey traffic signs or markings
- Improper turns
- Driving too fast for road conditions
In any of these cases, we must document what happened using evidence. This could include:
- Video of the collision
- Eyewitness testimony
- The police accident report (obtained from the Greeley Police Department by our team)
- Accident reconstruction
- Photos and other information from the accident scene
- Expert testimony
- Documentation of damages
What Are the Steps Greeley Collision Attorneys Take to Recover Compensation?
When a Greeley, CO, car accident attorney from our team handles a case, they develop a personalized approach to building a strong argument and seeking a fair payout. There is no one-size-fits-all way to win compensation after a crash.
Some of the steps our attorneys may take while navigating the claims process and pursuing maximum compensation based on your case facts include:
Investigating the Crash
Our team investigates every case we handle, gathering strong evidence to support the claim. This evidence shows fault, liability, and the damages suffered.
Helping You Get Medical Care
We cannot settle your case until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) or we have documentation of your prognosis and future care needs. We will support you in getting the treatment, therapies, and follow-up you need to heal as fully as possible, regardless of the severity of your injuries.
Demanding Fair Compensation
We may approach the insurance carrier representing the at-fault party and demand fair compensation based on the evidence we have, including documentation of the damages you suffered.
Negotiating or Litigating the Case
We have two ways we often recover compensation for our clients: negotiating a fair settlement or taking the case to court and receiving an award from the jury.
What Is the Deadline for Hiring a Greeley Car Accident Lawyer From Our Team?
Colorado law sets deadlines for filing a lawsuit based on car accident injuries or wrongful death. This includes:
- 2 Years: Wrongful death per CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-102
- 3 Years: Car accident injuries under CO. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101
While it is critical to not miss these deadlines, they are not the most important factor in why you should contact our team as soon as possible after your accident. Many crash victims in Greeley do not need to sue the at-fault driver or another liable party to recover damages. When a lawsuit occurs, very few need to go to trial. Instead, these cases settle through negotiations with the insurance company.
However, to settle or win a case, we must have strong evidence to present to the insurance company or at trial. Some of this evidence could disappear quickly after a crash. For example, some businesses only keep surveillance footage for a week or two. If they captured your crash on video, we need to act quickly to identify and preserve it.
We also need to protect your rights from tactics insurance companies commonly use to reduce the potential value of a case during the early days after a crash. They could call you and demand a recorded statement or offer a lowball settlement. When we handle all communication with these carriers, we can protect you from them.
Talk to Our Car Accident Team About Your Greeley, CO, Accident and Injuries
At The Paul Wilkinson Law Firm, LLC, our team offers free case consultations for those who suffered injuries in a crash caused by a careless driver or another negligent party. We will assess your case and discuss how a Greeley car accident attorney at our firm can take the necessary steps to recover the money you need and deserve.
Contact us now to get started with your free consultation.
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