Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC, represents clients throughout Greeley, Colorado, who have been hurt by the negligence or wrongdoing of others. If you or someone you love was injured or killed in an accident in the area, you should give us a call to speak with a local attorney you can trust.
The Greeley personal injury lawyers at our firm have decades of collective experience fighting for the injured, and we only represent accident victims. We have recovered millions of dollars in settlements and court verdicts, and are committed to providing compassionate representation as you cope with the aftermath of an incident that left you hurt.
Our personal injury law firm charges on a contingent fee basis, which means you don’t pay legal fees unless we win. We also offer free case evaluations so you can understand the strength of your claim and the support that we can offer. Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation with a member of our legal team to learn more.
Who Qualifies for a Personal Injury Claim in Colorado?
Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-21-111 establishes something called a comparative fault rule in Colorado. Under comparative fault rules, an accident victim can take legal action if someone bears the majority of the responsibility for harming them.
This means even if you are partly at fault for an accident that leaves you injured, you can still recover partial compensation from the other party. Your compensation will simply be reduced based on your percentage of fault. So if the defendant was 80% to blame for the incident, you could recover compensation for 80% of your losses.
It is up to you to prove the defendant was to blame, though. You will need to show:
- The defendant had a legal duty or obligation to you:Â For example, drivers have a duty to follow safety rules and exercise reasonable caution while driving, while property owners have specific duties to guests to keep their premises safe.
- The defendant was in breach of that legal duty or obligation: A driver breaches their duty if they speed, are more careless than a reasonable motorist, or break other rules, while a property owner breaches their duty if they allow you to encounter unsafe conditions with no warning. Any failure to exercise reasonable caution can be a breach of duty.
- The breach was the direct cause of an accident:Â For example, you can show that a defendant’s failure to be reasonably careful led to a car crash, a slip and fall, or some other type of injury.
- You suffered harm because of the breach. You will need to show you experienced actual losses, such as medical care costs, loss of wages, lost future earning power, and pain and suffering or emotional distress.
Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC can help you prove these elements of your claim so you can make a personal injury claim in Colorado.
How Can a Greeley Personal Injury Lawyer Help?
At Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC, we represent clients after all different types of accidents and incidents, including:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Rideshare accidents
- Delivery vehicle accidents
- Slip and falls
- Injuries on the property
- Nursing home negligence
- Sexual assault claims
- Dog bites
The specifics of how we can help you will vary based on the type of case. For example, there are different things you need to prove in a Greeley car accident claim versus if you are taking legal action against an institution if you become a victim of sexual assault.
Our firm will:
- Identify the appropriate legal arguments based on the type of case
- Connect you with experts who can help you prove how you were harmed and the extent of your damages
- Interview eyewitnesses
- Subpoena necessary evidence, such as police reports, truck driver hours-on-duty laws, truck maintenance records, property maintenance records, medical records, and more
- Help you identify all defendants who could be liable for losses, such as truck drivers and their employers, nursing home workers and the nursing home, dog owners, careless drivers, vehicle manufacturers, or those responsible for road design and maintenance
- Negotiate with the insurance companies representing the responsible parties so you can maximize your settlement offer and hopefully avoid having to go to court to get compensation
- Represent you in court, bringing our strong litigation experience to your case to help you maximize the chances of a large verdict.
Through it all, we’ll keep you informed and provide the compassionate representation you deserve from your Greeley personal injury lawyer.
Compensation Available for a Personal Injury Claim in Greeley
You should be fully compensated for all injuries you sustain in an accident caused by someone else. Some of the types of compensation you should receive include payment for:
- Medical bills
- Ongoing medical care you need for permanent injuries
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning power if your income-earning abilities are affected by your injuries
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Wrongful death damages, including lost companionship and a lifetime of lost wages, funeral expenses and medical care costs incurred before death
We’ll help you prove the extent of your losses to maximize the chances you get all the money you deserve. We’ve recovered millions for clients in recent years, including $3.3 million in a deadly pedestrian accident claim and $4.5 million after a fatal motorcycle accident. Our wrongful death attorneys are available for free consultations if you have lost a loved one in a tragic accident.
Time Limit for Filing a Colorado Personal Injury Claim
Under Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-80-101, you have three years to make a claim for a motor vehicle accident. For most other personal injury claims,  Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-80-102 establishes a two-year statute of limitations.
Contact a Greeley Personal Injury Lawyer Today for a Free Consultation
Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC can help you fight for compensation and will work with you to navigate the legal system effectively when someone hurts you. We won’t charge legal fees unless we win, and your case evaluation is always free. Give us a call today. Schedule your consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Greely to learn more about how we can fight for you.