A personal injury lawyer in Longmont from Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC is here and ready to help you if you’ve been hurt in a car accident. Our firm has been fighting for the injured since 2017, and our attorneys have decades of collective experience representing motorists damaged by the negligence of others.
Car accident claims in Longmont, CO are high-stakes cases because the injuries can be severe and sometimes fatal. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a crash, reach out today to speak with a Longmont car accident lawyer who can fight for you.
Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC does not charge legal fees unless we win, and we have a very strong track record of recovering large settlements and court verdicts for clients. Call now to schedule your free consultation and see how we can help you.
Why Turn to Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC for Your Car Accident Claim?
Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC Â is the place to turn after an auto accident because:
- We’ve recovered millions for victims: Our past successes include a $3.3 million settlement for a pedestrian struck by an uninsured motorist, a $1.2 million settlement after a fatal car crash with a delivery truck, and a $4.5 million settlement in a deadly motorcycle accident case.
- We care about our clients: Our team takes a collaborative approach to cases, ensuring you always have support from your attorney to answer questions at any time and helping us to build the strongest possible cases.
- We’ll be there for you from day one: We help investigate your crash, find expert witnesses, and prove the extent of your losses so you can be fairly compensated.
- We have car accident experience: We only represent the injured, and we are focused on fighting for those harmed in car accidents in Longmont and the surrounding areas throughout Colorado. We know the law inside and out and can put that knowledge to work for you.
- We have negotiation skills and litigation experience: We’ll help negotiate a settlement whenever possible, but are prepared and ready to go to court if needed to get you the compensation you deserve.
We understand that your car accident has changed your life forever, and we will do all we can to get you the resources you need to rebuild.
Types of Car Accident Claims in Longmont
Many different kinds of car accidents can occur in Colorado, and Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC Â has experience with all of the unique rules that apply in different claims. Our firm has represented clients injured in numerous crash types, including but not limited to:
- Speeding accidents
- Distracted driving accidents
- Drowsy driving accidents
- Drunk driving accidents
- Truck crashes
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Rideshare accidents (including Uber and Lyft accidents)
- Delivery truck accidents
We’ll apply the law to the specific type of claim to help you identify all defendants and maximize your chances of full compensation. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal crash, a Longmont wrongful death attorney can provide the compassionate legal support you need to seek justice and compensation.
For example, in truck accident claims, trucking companies may be liable under vicarious liability laws, while in rideshare cases, third-party insurance may provide coverage.
Who is Responsible for Car Accident Losses in Colorado?
Colorado is a fault state, which means you can take legal action after any car accident where another driver harms you, whether your injuries were minor or serious. The person to blame for the crash should cover your losses.
Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-21-111 also establishes comparative fault rules in the state, which allow you to pursue a claim even if you share blame for the accident as long as you are less than 50% responsible. Your damages will simply be reduced by the percentage of fault attributed to you.
In order for you to hold the other driver accountable, you must show that they breached or failed to fulfill a legal duty they owed to you. This means proving they were negligent. All drivers owe a duty to others to exercise reasonable care, so you can prove negligence by showing:
- A hypothetical reasonable driver would have been more cautious than the driver who harmed you
- The driver who hurt you violated a safety rule
You will also have to show that negligence was the direct cause of the crash that caused you harm. Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC can help you to gather the necessary evidence, including police reports, witness testimony, truck maintenance logs, expert testimony, and more.
Our firm also understands special rules that apply, such as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations that govern the behavior of truckers. We can carefully review these laws to determine if there are legal violations that create a presumption of negligence and make it easier to prove your claim.
In some cases, you may also be able to hold others besides the driver liable as well. For example, in Longmont truck accidents, a trucking company can be held legally responsible for the on-the-job negligence of its staff members, while rideshare companies often have third-party insurance in effect while drivers are en route to trips or carrying passengers.
Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC can help you identify all those who are to blame so you can maximize the chances of getting full recovery for losses.
What is the time limit for a Longmont car accident claim?
There is a three-year statute of limitations for car accident claims under Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-80-101. You must be aware of this time limit and take action within the allowable period, or your claim could be time-barred.
Contact a Longmont Car Accident Lawyer Today
At Hadfield Stieben & Doutt, LLC, our firm will be there from the first moment you contact us to help you identify those who are to blame and build a strong case. We understand that car accident injuries are life-changing, and you deserve to be fully compensated so you can begin to rebuild after a devastating loss.
Our firm doesn’t charge legal fees unless we win, and we have both courtroom experience and negotiation skills, so we can help maximize your chances of full recovery. Â To find out more about how our Longmont car accident lawyers can represent you after a collision, give us a call or contact us online today.