A personal injury can derail your life, from putting you in the hospital and forcing you to miss work to leaving you with permanent scars or even a disability. At Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C., our Westminster personal injury attorneys are dedicated to helping their clients take back their lives. We can represent you during a personal injury claim in Westminster, Colorado to seek justice, accountability and fair compensation while you focus on healing. Learn more about your right to file a personal injury lawsuit during a free consultation.We are your lawyers for life.
Experience. Together, the team at Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. has over 100 years of combined legal experience.
Commitment. Your case is personal to us as well. We will fight for you.
Results. Our Westminster injury lawyers use personalized services to achieve the best possible results for each client.
Communication. When you call us, you’ll speak to a Westminster personal injury attorney – not a staff member – within 24 hours.
Reputation. We have a positive reputation among the Westminster community, bar associations and professional organizations.
Why You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer in Westminster
Representing yourself during a personal injury claim can put you at risk. Insurance companies prioritize their profits over their clients. This means you may face difficulties trying to collect the compensation that you deserve from an insurer – especially if you have serious or catastrophic injuries that will require future medical care. With a Westminster personal injury attorney representing you, an insurance company won’t take advantage of you.
Your lawyer will be your advocate during the claims process to give you the best chance of obtaining maximum financial compensation. In addition, you can count on your lawyer to take care of the legal legwork of your case, such as investigating your accident, gathering evidence, hiring qualified experts and filing the required paperwork for you – giving you the opportunity to relax and heal.
What is a Personal Injury Case?
A personal injury case is a civil lawsuit brought by an injured accident victim (the plaintiff) against one or more parties accused of causing the injury (the defendant) in pursuit of financial compensation to make the victim whole again. Most personal injury cases are based on the legal theory of negligence. Someone is negligent if he or she does not use the appropriate or required amount of care, resulting in injury to others. Negligence is a tort, or wrongful act, that can result in civil liability for related damages, such as physical injuries or property damage.
Do I Have a Case?
You might have grounds for a personal injury case in Colorado if you were injured in an accident that could have been prevented with a normal degree of care. In general, you or your Westminster personal injury lawyer will need to prove using clear and convincing evidence of the following four elements:
The defendant owed you a duty of care.
The defendant breached (violated) this duty of care.
The defendant caused your accident.
You suffered damages as a result.
In other words, your injuries would not have occurred were it not for the negligence of the defendant. The burden of proof is a preponderance of the evidence, or evidence that the defendant more likely than not caused your injury. This is a lesser burden than in a criminal case (proof beyond a reasonable doubt) but can still be difficult to meet without the help of an attorney.
What Types of Compensation are Available?
If your personal injury claim succeeds, you can be awarded financial compensation for a variety of damages associated with the defendant’s negligence. The purpose of a financial settlement or judgment award is to reimburse you for your losses and restore you to the economic state that you would have been in had the accident not occurred. You could recover compensation for several economic and noneconomic losses, including:
Medical costs
Property damage repairs
Pain and suffering
Losses of income
Lost future capacity to earn
Out-of-pocket costs
Punitive damages
Every personal injury claim is unique. There is not one single settlement value that’s assigned to every case. Instead, the value of a case is based on individual factors, such as the extent and severity of the injuries, the cost of the medical bills, the victim’s age and income level at the time of the accident, and the insurance coverage available.
How Long Do You Have to File a Claim in Colorado?
According to Colorado Revised Statutes Section 13-80-102(1)(a), you have a time limit of two years from the date of the accident or the date that you discover your injuries to file a lawsuit. However, you have three years if you were injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident. If you miss your statute of limitations, you will lose the ability to recover financial compensation, as the courts generally do not give exceptions to the rule. This is why it’s important to speak to a personal injury attorney in Westminster as soon as possible after an accident.
What to Expect From Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C.
Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. is a true full-service law firm. We have all of the tools and resources necessary for a successful personal injury case, even if it goes to trial. Our Westminster injury lawyers can aggressively pursue the results that you deserve using proven legal strategies. With a wide range of experience within the firm, we can tackle any challenge. Our attorneys have honed their expertise in the practice area of personal injury for an average of 20 years apiece.
Our personal injury lawyers are passionate about their practice, offering personal representation and honest communication throughout the process. At our law firm, we have an extensive network of attorneys, legal personnel, staff members and connections to external experts to strengthen each case. For personal injury claims, we also offer free consultations and can meet you where you’re most comfortable – including your home or hospital.
Contact Our Westminster Personal Injury Attorneys for a Free Consultation
If you’ve been injured in an accident, the Westminster personal injury lawyers at Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. can help you protect your rights, seek justice and pursue fair financial compensation from the responsible party. We will be your representatives and guides throughout the legal process, speaking up for your best interests from start to finish. Find out more about how we can help you today. Contact us online to request your free consultation with a Westminster injury attorney. We take clients in Westminster, Denver, Broomfield and the surrounding areas.
