Colorado Personal Injury FAQ – Answers from Denver Personal Injury Attorney John B. Dougherty
Being injured in an accident in Colorado comes with urgent legal questions — and getting the right answers early can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. Below you will find answers to the most common personal injury questions that Denver personal injury attorney John B. Dougherty receives from clients throughout Denver, Boulder, Louisville, and the greater Colorado Front Range. From auto accidents and insurance disputes to settlement calculations and commercial vehicle crashes, these Colorado personal injury FAQs are designed to help you understand your rights and options so you can make informed decisions when it matters most.
How Are Commercial Vehicle Accidents More Complex Than Passenger Vehicle Accidents?
Commercial vehicle accidents are more complex than passenger vehicle accidents in part because they usually involve more than one defendant. In addition, there are a lot of regulations in terms of how to safely operate a commercial vehicle that conducts business…
What Types Of Vehicles Are Involved In Commercial Vehicle Accident Cases?
Commercial vehicle accidents usually involve medium to large non-passenger vehicles that are classified solely as trucks, such as delivery or panel trucks and semi-tractor trailers. Commercial vehicles with trailers are generally used for the interstate transportation…
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Should I Ever Release My Medical Records To An Insurance Adjuster?
A person should never release their medical records to an insurance adjuster. Instead, people should allow their attorney to get the records and give them to the insurance company. That way, the attorney will have the opportunity to review and discuss them with the…
What Information Should I Share With My Doctor After A Crash?
It is important that people share truthful information with their doctors after a crash. People need to be prepared for the idea that the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier and/or their attorney will ask for all of the relevant treatment information. This means they…
Can I Recover Damages If I Wasn’t Wearing A Seatbelt At The Time Of The Crash?
If someone was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of a crash, they can still recover damages. With that said, not wearing a seatbelt can contribute negatively to someone’s case. For example, the at-fault insurance company might use it as an affirmative defense to…
What Factors Determine The Viability Of A Personal Injury Claim?
The key factor in determining the viability of a personal injury claim is a willingness to work with and cooperate with our office. We cannot change the basic facts of the accident or the type of injury that someone has suffered, but if we have that information then…
Do People Generally Underestimate The Personal Injury Claims Process?
People often underestimate the personal injury claims process. They do not really understand that the process involves dealing with an entire industry that is working to minimize their claim. In addition, they will be dealing with a very sophisticated, highly trained…
How Is My Personal Injury Attorney Compensated?
There are two ways in which a personal injury attorney is compensated, one of which is used in the overwhelming majority of cases. In Colorado, we are required to give a prospective client the option of hiring our office on a traditional hourly arrangement, meaning…
How Are Settlement Amounts Calculated?
There is no hard and fast rule that dictates the calculation of a settlement amount; it will depend on a number of factors. The extent of the damages will play an important role. It is important to remember that the defendant is only responsible to compensate a…
What Is An Independent Medical Examination?
The term “independent medical evaluation” basically evolved out of the rules of civil procedure. When someone brings an injury lawsuit, they are usually being treated by physicians that they have chosen. An independent medical examination allows the defense counsel…
Is There A Minimum Personal Injury Settlement Amount in Colorado?
There is no minimum personal injury settlement amount in Colorado per se; it is a strict matter of negotiation between the insurance carrier and our office. The settlement amount in any particular case will depend upon various factors. Does The Severity Of My Injury…
Why Should I Settle My Personal Injury Claim?
Whether or not someone should settle their personal injury claim will depend upon the circumstances of their particular case. A case is composed of three elements: liability, causation and damages. I always want my clients to have as much information as possible…
What Steps Should I Take If I Need To File An Auto Collision Lawsuit?
If someone needs to file an auto collision lawsuit, one of the most important steps to take is to document everything. Immediately after the collision and if a person is able (or a friend or a family member), they should take photographs of the site and all of the…
What Are The Top Misconceptions That People Have About Auto Collisions?
There are many misconceptions that people have about auto accidents, but the biggest might be that they think they have no control over the process of dealing with one. In other words, they think that the approach they take to receiving medical care or other types of…
Injured in Colorado? Talk to Denver Personal Injury Attorney John B. Dougherty Today.
If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident in Colorado, the sooner you speak with an experienced Denver personal injury attorney, the better your options.
At The Dougherty Law Firm, we offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help you understand where you stand and what your next steps should be.
Attorney John B. Dougherty personally handles every call and every case — serving clients throughout Denver, Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Longmont, and the State of Colorado.
*The 15 minute telephone consultation is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all legal issues you may be facing, but is only intended to diagnose at a preliminary stage various issues, including whether you would benefit by retaining our office.