Your Colorado Springs Car Accident Lawyers

The moments after an automobile accident are scary, especially when you don’t know what to do next. Furthermore, the steps you take after a wreck can either help or damage your claim. For this reason, our team of Colorado Springs car accident lawyers has provided some steps you can take that can help protect your claim.

Step #1 – Remain at the scene of the accident- It’s important to remain at the scene of the accident until help arrives. Fleeing the scene of an accident can result in fines and you could potentially face criminal charges.

Step #2 – Check for injuries and call for help – After the accident, check to see if yourself or anyone else in the collision suffered injuries, and call for help. Once the responding officer and/or officers arrive, they will review the scene and write a report.

Step #3 – Seek medical treatment- It’s important to be evaluated by a medical professional, even if your injuries appear to be minor. Any delays in medical treatment could later impact any compensation you may be entitled to receive. Also, if you wait to seek medical care, the insurance company may believe your injuries are not serious and deny your claim.

Step #4- Collect evidence – Evidence is essential in order to support your case. If possible, take photos of the accident and your injuries, keep copies of medical bills, and have a record of lost wages.

Step #5- Contact an experienced lawyer- With the help of our car accident lawyers, you can learn what legal options are available for your unique case. If you’re eligible to receive compensation, we can assist you through the entire legal process, and ensure you receive every penny you are rightfully owed.

Yes. After an accident, it’s important to have a police report filed. The police report states important details about the accident, such as property damage, location, and the contributing factor and/or factors that caused the collision. This information and more can help support your claim and increase your chances of obtaining compensation for damages.

Car accident claims involve various details and are often complex. Furthermore, insurance companies are out to make a profit, so they will attempt to award you with a lesser settlement than you deserve. However, with an attorney, you don’t have to fight the insurance company alone. With our legal team, you can focus on your recovery while we collect the necessary information to help you build a strong case.

Yes. Even if the collision is not your fault, it’s in your best interest to inform your insurance company that you were involved in an accident. This may help protect your legal rights. In some cases, you may have to seek coverage from your personal insurance company, if the other driver is uninsured.

You don’t have to talk to the insurance adjuster if you don’t want to. You can direct this person to your Colorado Springs car accident lawyer at Heuser & Heuser, LLP. Insurance companies are for-profit businesses, so they make more money when they pay you less. Because of this, the insurance adjuster has one goal, and that’s to get away with paying as little as possible. Whatever you do, never sign any papers the adjuster gives you without calling your attorney first. If you do, you could be signing away your rights and agreeing to accept compensation that is less than what you truly deserve. If you have made a mistake in talking to an insurance adjuster, however, it doesn’t necessarily mean your only option is to accept a lowball offer. An experienced attorney can help you navigate your next steps, no matter where you are in the process of seeking compensation. Contact us today to learn more through a free case review.

The worth of your case will depend on the specific circumstances of your case. Factors such as the extent of your injuries, lost wages, and property damage will impact the amount of compensation you may receive. Every case is not worth the same amount. For this reason, our team will need to review the details of your accident to determine how much compensation you’re able to receive.

You may have heard of the term “statute of limitations”, which refers to the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit for your car accident in order to be considered for compensation. In Colorado, this statute of limitations is three years from the date of the accident. In the case of a wrongful death claim, however, the statute of limitations is only two years, and the clock begins ticking on the date of death. If you don’t file within this window of time, you can lose your rights to compensation. Because there are some exceptions to the above, we recommend contacting our team at Heuser & Heuser so you can file a lawsuit sooner rather than later.

Negligence is a legal term that describes the determination of who is at fault for an accident. To collect compensation for you, we need to prove three factors. First, we have to show that the person who caused your accident failed to take reasonable and proper care in driving their car. Second, we need to prove that this failure to take reasonable care is what led to the accident. Third, we must show that you got injured as a direct result of the accident.

States have set laws in place that govern car accident cases. In Colorado, we follow the comparative negligence law. This means that your compensation can be reduced by the same percentage that you are found to be responsible for the accident. If, for example, your claim is worth $250,000 but it is determined that you contributed 25% to the accident, your award will be reduced accordingly, so you’ll get only $187,500 (75% of the full value).

Many insurance companies will do everything they can to see to it that you’re found to be at least partially responsible. For this reason, you need someone in your corner who can help you prove negligence on the part of the other driver.

The length of time it takes for your claim to settle will depend on the details of the case. There are various phases that your claim will need to go through before it is resolved, which makes it difficult to set a time at which your case will be settled.

The procedure for negotiating a car accident case is fairly standard. First, you meet with us to discuss what happened, then gather all the necessary documents which we can then use to determine how much your case may be worth. We then issue a demand letter to the attorneys and insurance company for the defendant. They will then review our demands and issue a response, typically countering with a lowball offer. From there, we will continue to negotiate on your behalf until we reach an offer that is aligned with what you deserve. While the need to take a car accident case to court is rare, if it turns out that this is what is needed to fight for the compensation you’re owed, we will be ready to do so. Either way, we’ll do all of the hard work for you so you can focus your time and energy on recovering.

Not necessarily. Most personal injury cases settle before trial. During the negotiation stage, the parties involved will discuss offers to try and settle the case. If the parties are unable to agree upon a settlement amount, then the case will need to go trial.

There are a number of mistakes to avoid when you pursue your case. First, never apologize for anything at the accident scene. Even just uttering “I’m sorry” can be used against you. Second, signing any paperwork from the insurance adjuster could potentially cost you your right to the compensation you truly deserve. Third, failing to file your lawsuit in a timely fashion can result in missing the statute of limitations. Finally, failing to call a qualified and experienced Colorado Springs car accident lawyer can lead you to make critical errors that can cost you thousands of dollars.

We are proud to protect the rights of our neighbors injured in car accidents in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and surrounding areas. If you were injured in a car accident anywhere in Colorado, our car accident lawyers here for you.

You are responsible for making sure your medical bills get paid, though your settlement should help you recover those expenses. Paying your bills may be tricky while you are pursuing compensation. In some cases, your insurance company may temporarily agree to cover your expenses, but you would need to reimburse them once you receive your compensation.

If you need advice or help to get your bills paid while we’re fighting for compensation for you, your Colorado Springs accident lawyer at Heuser & Heuser, LLP, can be a good resource and can help you search for options. Just get in touch with us today for a free case review. It’s just that easy!

A car accident attorney can be your best ally and your solution to navigating the complex legal waters of filing your case. At Heuser & Heuser, our lawyers take over communications with the defendant and their lawyers and we might even be able to point out the compensation you didn’t know you could get. We can put an accurate value on your case and stand up for your rights to compensation. We can also put together an iron-clad case, gathering all the information, documents, and proof you need to build your strongest possible case and negotiate your settlement.

The first thing you should do after a car accident in Colorado is call first responders. Make sure that everyone who needs medical attention gets seen — including yourself. Even if you don’t feel hurt, the paramedics or a doctor should evaluate your health. Some injuries can take weeks to present symptoms, and having a doctor check you over immediately can make the difference in your case by showing that you took all of the necessary precautions.

Document the accident in as much detail as you can. Make notes. Draw diagrams. Get the contact information of any witnesses willing to speak for you so your attorney can talk to them later. Keep a journal of your daily struggles in the weeks after the accident. This first-person account of how your accident has affected you can be important when your Colorado Springs car accident lawyer tries to value your invisible injuries like emotional trauma, loss of ability to enjoy life, and loss of comfort and relationships.

Whatever you do on-site, never apologize. Don’t say, “I am sorry,” or “I feel bad.” This can come back to haunt you later. The other side’s attorney might use it to make it seem like you feel guilty because you caused the accident, even if the other driver was the reckless driver at fault.

By the same token, don’t issue blame. Keep your head about you and keep your wits clear. The less you say, the better until you contact a car accident lawyer. Staying calm can be the hardest thing you have to do after such a jarring and painful experience, but it’s also the most important thing when protecting your rights.

No. Colorado was a no-fault state—meaning your own insurance company would cover compensation—for car accidents up until 2003. Since then, the state has passed laws that now mean Colorado is an at-fault state. That means you can no longer file a claim directly with your insurance company for damage. You instead have to file a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance, which is why building a strong case for compensation is more important than ever. For more information on how to protect your rights in an at-fault state, contact Heuser & Heuser, LLP car accident lawyers for a free case review. It’s just that easy!