SEPTEMBER 2026 Newsletter: Courtroom Wins and Canine Grins
Don’t settle for less – the definitive car accident guide – and our favorite BBQ
Team Dispatch
Hello friends,
It’s been a busy late summer here at Shafner Injury Law. Several of our clients’ cases are now headed to court, and we’ve spent the last few months deep in preparation mode: reviewing records, consulting experts, and building the strongest case possible for each person we represent.
Not every case goes to court, and none are guaranteed to go our way, so we never promise an outcome we can’t control. What we can promise is that we pursue every avenue available—every witness, piece of evidence, and legal argument—until we’re satisfied we’ve done everything we can. That’s true whether a case settles at the negotiating table or in front of a jury.
The Pupdate
Beau and Ollie: Chief Morale Officers
While the humans of Shafner Injury Law have been buried in depositions and trial prep this summer, the real work of keeping office morale up has fallen to our two hardest-working (and hardest-napping) team members, Beau and Ollie.
Legal Tips
5 signs your settlement offer is too low
A fast settlement offer can feel like a win because you want this terrible situation behind you, and a number on the table looks like the easiest way to move on. Before you sign anything or cash that check, we encourage you to pause and look at how the offer arrived.
Here are five signs the offer is lower than it should be.
Community Impact
Drunk driving is entirely preventable, yet our team sees its devastation up close — in the lives of clients who were simply going about their day when someone else’s choice changed everything. MADD has been fighting to end drunk driving and support survivors for over four decades, and their work — from victim services to legislative advocacy to prevention programs — makes a real difference in communities like ours. We’re proud to support them and invite you to join us in donating.
We Love Our Clients
“I am very grateful that Allie, Alan, and their team helped me during a very difficult time in my life! They went to bat for me with the insurance company when others would not. They were very dedicated and helped to finally close the case!”
-Judy Brown
From Legalese to Plain English
What is Comparative Negligence?
One of the most common strategies insurance companies use after an accident is to argue that you were partly at fault. Understanding how comparative negligence works can help ensure you get what you deserve instead of accepting less.
Comparative negligence is the legal framework that determines how compensation is divided when more than one party shares responsibility for an accident. If you’re found to be 20% at fault and your total damages are $100,000, you would receive $80,000.
Local Gems
We believe that supporting local businesses in the regions where we practice helps everyone thrive! This time, we’re sharing our favorite BBQ.
From the Blog
The Complete Guide to Car Accident Claims in CO & WY
After nearly 50 years of fighting for car accident victims in Colorado and Wyoming, we’ve learned that the people who get the best results are the ones who knew their rights before they needed them. They didn’t give a recorded statement or accept the first offer, and they called us before it was too late to build an effective case.
We wrote this guide to give everyone that advantage. Whether you’re dealing with an accident right now or just want to be prepared, this is the comprehensive resource you need—and it’s free!
Setting a new standard of fairness and humanity in law.
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