Injured in a Colorado Springs car accident, traveling down I-25 or any of the main thoroughfares in the city? Accidents happen every day in the Springs, with tourists visiting Garden of the Gods, the Broadmoor or the Cheyenne Zoo, busy cadets shuttling to the Air Force Academy, and many thousands of employees commuting to downtown businesses.
While some car accidents can be coined “fender benders”, there are many more that are much more serious in nature, with property damage and physical injuries to match. A serious motor vehicle accident may require the intervention of police, fire and ambulance, with some injured parties being checked out by EMTs or transported to local emergency rooms.
In the weeks and months following the crash, you may find yourself facing more medical appointments, visits with specialists, injections, physical therapy, chiropractic care, etc. The medical bills may mount as you seek treatment; it is the unfortunate truth of our medical system, but is the only recourse to ensure your physical recovery. Add on the days out of work for care and the lost wages as your work function/capacity diminishes while you are seeking medical treatment. The snowball effect is real, and all due to the carelessness of the at-fault driver.
Car accident injuries are often compounded by the stress and confusion of insurance. You have probably gotten the police report and the at-fault driver’s insurance information… but what to do next? Time and time again, we have worked with clients who initially tried to negotiate with the insurer on their own, with lackluster results. Instead, consider a Colorado car accident lawyer who can offer legal advice and answer questions specific to your case.
When looking for the best car accident lawyer in Colorado Springs, consider asking these questions:
My insurance adjuster says my auto accident will be easy to resolve. Do I still need an attorney?
YES! Your insurance company may be looking to settle your claim low — just as your medical bills, property damage costs and lost wages are piling up. Don’t accept their first offer.
Never take an insurance adjuster’s word on the value of your case; the insurer’s goal is to settle your case for as little as possible. Determining negligence and fault may be straightforward — but determining the value of your case is something else entirely. Your injuries, your losses, your ongoing treatment, your earnings capacity and your physical impairments should all be part of the equation.
Insurance claims adjusters are trained to pay the minimum on auto accident claims. Attorney Peter Anderson knows the ins and outs of insurance defense and claims adjusting, as he has worked on this side of the business too. The car accident attorneys on his legal team use this specialized insurance knowledge in seeking to resolve every client’s claim to their satisfaction.
What kind of lawyer do I need?
Find a personal injury attorney who specializes in on-road accidents (car accidents, truck accidents, etc.), whether they are based locally or elsewhere in the state. Many law firms are a catch-all from slip and fall to dog bites to medical malpractice; there is no dedication to one area of law, and your attorney may not know all the nuances of auto accident law.
All attorneys licensed in the state of Colorado can work throughout the state; well-known attorneys in specific fields of law will take cases across the state. Attorneys who don’t specialize in car accidents may refer to other non-local attorneys who are considered among the best in an area of law, regardless of where they are in the state. We are among the more specialized car accident firms to which other attorneys refer.
The Law Offices of Peter M. Anderson represents clients all over Colorado, recently trying cases in Grand Junction, Weld County and Boulder County. We focus exclusively on personal injury on-road accident cases (auto accidents, truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, etc.) and nothing else. This specialization affords us a deeper understanding on case potential, relevant laws and jury selection.
How long should a law firm be in business to be considered “reputable”?
A reputable law firm will have been in business for at least ten years, with a staff of attorneys with equally long tenure in the industry. Not all associates at big, well-established firms will be experienced attorneys in their own right, however. It is important to consider not just the firm’s reputation, but that of your specific attorney. Consider interviewing numerous car accident lawyers in Colorado Springs and beyond to find the best representation for your case.
The Law Offices of Peter M. Anderson has been in business for over 20 years. With a small, dedicated staff, our lead attorney oversees every case with experience, wisdom and compassion. We’re different — and with over 100 5-star Google reviews, it shows!
I’ve been injured in a drunk driving accident. Do I need an attorney who specializes in drunk driving cases?
Drunk driving or drugged driving cases (DUI, DWAI, etc.) start with the criminal case against the at-fault driver. Once that part of the case is resolved and we receive the District Attorney’s file on the closed case, there is typically more leverage in negotiating with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. At that point, all of the typical components of a regular car accident case come into play, which can be dealt with by experienced car accident lawyers in Colorado Springs.
With over two decades’ experience in on-road accidents, the Law Firm of Peter M. Anderson stands ready to recover for your injuries and damages. We regularly handle car accident claims involving distracted driving, drunk driving and reckless driving, and we have experience bringing punitive damages against drivers for very bad behavior.
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Our highly trained team of Colorado car accident lawyers will help you get your life back on track. While we sincerely hope you never need our services, we are honored to seek justice on behalf of injured Coloradoans all across our beautiful state. Serving every city in Colorado, from Denver to Boulder to Colorado Springs, car accident lawyers in our firm are ready to serve you.