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Auto Accident Claims
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Medical Malpractice
Insurance Claims and Litigation
Other Practice Areas
Auto accident claims
 Hundreds of thousands of Americans are seriously injured or killed on the roads of this nation each year. Often, such incidents are the result of the negligence of another driver. If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, you have rights under the law. You must act to protect the rights that you have, and should consult with an attorney. Contact our office if you would like to learn more.
Prior to July, 2003, Colorado was a “no-fault” state, which meant that, in a car accident, each party’s insurance would pay for the medical expenses of each, regardless of fault. Now that the law has changed, we often encounter cases in which a driver or passenger who does not have health insurance or med-pay coverage on an auto policy, is injured in an accident which is not their fault. In such situations, the victims of accidents are often left either paying for their medical bills from their own pocket, or not getting the care they need (because they lack financial resources). Often, such persons expect that the other driver’s insurance will pay the bills, and unfortunately, the system doesn't work that way now. If you find yourself in such a situation, you may contact our office to learn more about how to protect your rights.
Some studies estimate that one in five drivers operates a vehicle without auto insurance. If you have been injured in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver, who was at fault in the accident, then you may still have recourse against the at-fault driver and for compensation. If you find yourself in such a situation, you may contact our office to learn more about how to protect your rights.
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Wrongful Death
 There is nothing more tragic than the loss of a loved one. All too often, death comes as a result of the negligent, reckless or intentional conduct of another. The consequence of an untimely death are often dramatic on the surviving family members. The law does protect the survivors of a decedent and victim of wrongful death, and recognizes the value of the economic impact on the family, and the pain and suffering occasioned by the loss of a loved one. If you have lost a loved one in this manner, you may contact our office to learn more about how to protect your rights and those of your family.
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Premises Liability
 People are often injured, sometimes seriously or mortally, by the dangerous conditions that exist on property. The law recognizes that, when the owner or possessor of property has acted unreasonably, responsibility may attach for injuries sustained as a result of a dangerous condition. If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you may contact our office to learn more about how to protect your rights.
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Medical Malpractice
 Medical errors represent one of the leading causes of death in this country. Even so, trial attorneys are being criticized for bringing malpractice actions. Despite the fact that less than two percent of all healthcare costs relate to medical malpractice expense, the rights of individuals against negligent medical providers are being eroded by our lawmakers.
Nevertheless, Colorado law recognizes the rights of an injured patient against a medical professional who commits negligence. Unfortunate results of care or unexpected complications do not, in and of themselves, indicate that malpractice has been committed. Medical care always presents risks that are inherent in the system. “Malpractice” means that the conduct of the medical professional fell below the standard of care that would be required or expected from the reasonable practitioner. In order to maintain an action against a healthcare provider, an expert witness typically must certify that malpractice has been committed. If you believe you have been injured by the negligence of a health care provider, you may contact our office to learn more about how to determine whether you may have a case and how to protect your rights.
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Insurance Claims and Litigation
 Typically, insurance companies treat claimants fairly and responsibly. However, sometimes the system fails and claims that should be adjusted and paid are rejected. In some instances, the conduct of an insurer may even rise to the level of bad-faith.
Insurance companies possess significant resources and have armies of lawyers ready to fight for their interests. Claimants need aggressive representation in order to balance the scales. If you believe you have been treated unfairly by an insurance company, you may contact our office to learn how to protect your rights.
Other practice areas include: Business Torts and Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Contract Disputes, Mediation and Multi-party litigation.
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