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Fact:
Large trucks accounted for 7 percent of the vehicles involved in fatal crashes. Of the 3,215 large trucks involved in fatal crashes, 73 percent were combination trucks.
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Denver Car Accident Attorney Alan Shafner
Colorado Auto Accidents & Injuries Law
Denver car accident lawyer Alan Shafner fights for victims of Colorado car, truck, and motorcycle accidents.
You know how devastating a car accident in Colorado can be. You may have experienced pain and suffering, serious injuries, medical and rehabilitation expenses, loss of future wages, or the death of a loved one. Denver attorney Alan Shafner can help. The Law Offices of Alan Shafner represents victims of Colorado car accidents and helps them get the compensation that they deserve for their injuries. We will aggressively pursue your case to the fullest extent necessary. Although we try to settle cases out of court in order to minimize the additional trauma that you and your family may suffer, we are not afraid to go to trial.
If you have been injured in a Colorado car accident, contact Denver attorney Alan Shafner now for a FREE consultation. You can’t afford to wait for justice, or expect the insurance companies to act in your best interest.
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Colorado Car Accident Law: Know Your Rights
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| If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Colorado, the Law Offices of Alan Shafner will represent you with compassion and integrity, and act aggressively to get you the compensation that you deserve for your auto accident injuries. |
In 2008, there were 27,213 auto accidents in Colorado, 3895 auto accident injuries, and 548 fatalities as a result of Colorado car accidents. If you or a loved one is one of thousands who will become a victim of a car accident in Colorado in 2011, you may be entitled to recover for damages due to:
- Pain and Suffering
- Medical costs
- Future medical costs
- Rehabilitation costs
- Lost Wages
- Loss of future earnings
According to Colorado law, you must prove three things to establish a claim to recover damages from your injuries. First, you must prove the driver of the other vehicle was at fault in the accident. Common causes of car accidents in Colorado include:
- Disobeying traffic signs or signals
- Failing to signal while turning
- Driving above or below the posted speed limit
- Disregarding weather or traffic conditions
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Second, you must prove that your injuries were caused by the car accident and third, you must prove the scope and extent of the damages you’ve suffered. According to Colorado law, the person who causes a car accident is financially responsible for the damages resulting from the accident, including injuries to you or a loved one. Damages resulting from a personal injury related to car accident fall into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages are those damages to which a monetary value can be clearly assigned, including lost wages, future lost earnings, and medical expenses. Non-economic damages are not as easy to define, but can be the most painful. These include pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, physical impairment, and loss of the companionship of a loved one. In the aftermath of a car accident, these kind of damages can be the most difficult to define and recover for victims.
Should I Hire a Colorado Auto Accident Attorney?
Due to the complexity of handling a personal injury claim resulting from an auto accident in Colorado, including finding immediate sources of money for medical expenses, the multiple elements that need to be proved in order to establish a personal injury claim, and experience and resources at the disposal of insurance companies to fight and minimize your claim, it’s strongly recommended that you hire an experienced Colorado auto accident attorney. Additionally, non-economic damages from a Colorado car accident can be the most challenging for victims to accurately define and be compensated for, and its in the interest of the offending drivers insurance companies to minimize these type of claims. The Law Offices of Alan Shafner has the experience and know-how to find all the potential damages that you can claim compensation for, and the tenacity and skill to aggressively and competently pursue them.
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Denver Attorney Alan Shafner
Denver lawyer Alan Shafner has been fighting for Colorado car accident victims for over three decades with integrity and compassion. Born and raised in Denver, he has helped victims of Colorado auto accidents recover millions of dollars in damages. If you’ve been the victim of a car accident in Colorado, the Law Offices of Alan Shafner will aggressively pursue your case to the fullest extent necessary to get you the compensation that you deserve, including reimbursement for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Let us help you hold the negligent party responsible for your devastating injury.