Indian Hills Personal Injury Lawyer

You should not have to struggle financially when someone else’s negligence was to blame. Fortunately, Colorado law allows victims of negligence to seek compensation for economic and non-economic losses related to their injuries. If you have sustained injuries because of another party's negligence, an experienced Indian Hills personal injury attorney can investigate your claim, determine your eligibility for compensation, and advise you on the best path forward for your situation.

Injuries Commonly Associated With Personal Injury Claims

Various injuries may serve as grounds for a personal injury case. Mintz Law Firm has the knowledge and resources to handle most personal injury claims, but some injuries lead to lawsuits more often than others. They include:

• Broken bones, especially multiple fractures and breaks that require corrective surgery
• Crushed limbs, sometimes leading to amputation
• Joint dislocations
• Traumatic brain, neck, or back injuries
• Burns
• Dog bites
• Emotional trauma
• Issues resulting from an auto accident

If you are unsure whether your injury serves as grounds for a viable personal injury lawsuit, an experienced Indian Hills personal injury lawyer can review your case and advise you on whether you are eligible to seek damages.

Recovering Damages Personal Injury Claims in Indian Hills, CO

If you have a viable personal injury claim, you have the legal right to bring a lawsuit against the party responsible for your injuries and receive a settlement or a jury award as compensation for your injuries. Examples of damages commonly included in personal injury claims are either economic or non-economic and include:

• Medical treatment costs, including ambulance service, emergency room treatment, hospitalization, surgery, radiology, diagnostics, and medication
• Estimated future medical treatment costs when someone suffers a permanent injury
• Rehabilitation costs, including specialized treatment like physical therapy, behavioral therapy, and other treatments that help victims of negligence face the mental and physical struggles related to their injuries
• Lost current or future wages from missing work because of an injury, hospitalization, and recovery
• Pain and suffering
• Diminished quality of life
• Loss of consortium
• Punitive damages in rare cases where willful harm or gross negligence plays a role.

The types of damages someone might receive varies greatly among personal injury claims. Our Indian Hills personal injury attorneys can review the facts of your claim and advise you which damages apply to your injuries. 

Additionally, if you lost a loved one due to fatal injuries caused by negligence, you could be eligible to recover some damages above, as well as funeral or cremation service expenses. Eligible family members also often receive compensation for loss of support, loss of guidance, loss of companionship, or other losses depending on their relationship with the deceased.

Statutes of Limitations for Indian Hills Personal Injury Claims

Each state has a time limit, referred to as a statute of limitations, for people to take legal action against someone who harmed them. Colorado's statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years. This means you must take legal action within two years from the date of your injuries and if you fail to meet that deadline, it's doubtful you will be able to recover damages.

The law allows for some rare exceptions. Certain situations give the court justification to pause, or toll, the statute of limitations. Delayed discovery is the most common reason to toll the two-year time limit and it's common in medical malpractice claims. In these situations, an injured person has two years from the date they discover their injury to bring a personal injury lawsuit.

Types of Indian Hills Personal Injury Claims

You might be unsure about what types of situations another party could be liable for your injuries. Scenarios that lead to personal injury lawsuits vary greatly, but some situations occur more commonly than others. If you suffered injuries in one of the following situations, you may be able to file a viable Indian Hills personal injury claim:

• Car or truck accidents
• Motorcycle or scooter accidents
• Rideshare accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Nursing home abuse and negligence
• Medical malpractice
• Workplace injuries
• Wrongful death

If none of the events above led to your injuries, you may still need to consult with an Indian Hills personal injury attorney. We offer free consultations, so it costs you nothing to find out if an attorney can help you with your case.

Consult an Indian Hills Personal Injury Lawyer for the Legal Help You Need

Severe injuries are life-changing, traumatic events that create chaos in the lives of injured people and their families. Use your time to focus on healing and let an experienced Indian Hills personal injury attorney handle the details of your case and deal with troublesome insurance companies. The sooner you contact a lawyer, the sooner they can investigate your claim and work on building a strong case against the other side.

The skilled legal team at Mintz Law Firm diligently fights for every client with a viable claim to get the maximum compensation possible for their injuries. Contact us using our online form or at (303) 462-2999 to discuss your injuries, how they occurred, and how they have affected your life with one of our personal injury lawyers in Indian Hills.