Denver Car Accident Lawyer Helping You Overcome Your Post-Crash Challenges
Every car crash comes with its share of complexities and complications. When you are trying to recover from the injuries of a significant accident, you don’t have time to attempt to navigate the insurance claims system yourself. You need to focus on getting better – and you need a personal injury lawyer who can secure the financial support you deserve.
At The Halliburton Law Firm, LLC, attorney Samantha Pryor fights for personal injury victims in Denver and across the state of Colorado. Her thorough understanding of state law and of severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, as well as her experience in insurance defense, allow her to advocate strongly and effectively for her clients. She listens to you, she understands your goals, and she works tirelessly to help you recover in the aftermath of a crash.
A Close Look At Fault In Car Accidents
Colorado has a modified comparative negligence law, which means that in any accident, if the jury finds a person to be more than 50% at fault, they cannot recover compensation. Conversely, if a person in an accident may be slightly at fault for the crash, they can still receive compensation.
The firm applies this legal standard to establish liability across a wide variety of traffic collisions, including:
- Drunk drivers
- Distracted drivers
- Reckless and speeding drivers
- Rideshare accidents
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Rear-end accidents
- T-bone and side-swipe accidents
This law generally protects people who find themselves in need of assistance after these accidents, even if they made some mistake. If you have been injured, a driving error doesn’t automatically prevent you from recovering the compensation you need to cover medical bills, make up for lost wages, or afford long-term care. The jury will be instructed to apportion a percentage of your fault out of 100%, and any verdict in your favor would be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you
Colorado’s Hands-Free And Distracted Driving Laws
Distracted driving is a leading cause of crashes in Colorado, prompting strict hands-free laws. Drivers cannot hold or operate mobile devices while driving, even at red lights.
Aside from messaging, the law also prohibits scrolling through playlists, managing navigation or using a phone on speakerphone. Minors under 18 face a zero-tolerance policy – the law bans phone use completely.
Adult drivers may only use mobile devices through hands-free systems, such as:
- Dashboard or windshield mounts
- Bluetooth headsets
- Integrated systems like Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
Other distractions – like eating, grooming or tending to passengers and pets – are equally dangerous. If driver distraction caused your crash, the firm can help gather the evidence needed to build your case.
The Serious Impact Of Intersection Rear-End Accidents
Rear-end collisions are common throughout the Denver metro area, often happening at busy intersections when distracted drivers fail to stop in time.
These crashes are violent and sudden, frequently causing life-altering injuries like whiplash, spinal damage, concussions or broken bones. The impact can turn everyday objects in your car into dangerous hazards. If you are dealing with painful injuries from a rear-end crash, the firm can help you recover the medical expenses you deserve.
The Severity And Complexity Of Truck Accidents
There are two very difficult issues that come with commercial truck accidents. First is the severity of the incidents: Since semi trucks are heavy, powerful machines, collisions with them lead to extensive, severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries or damage to the spinal column. Second is the complexity of determining fault, and the vigorous legal representation trucking companies leverage to defend themselves in truck accident claims.
The at-fault party in a truck accident could be anyone from the truck driver, to the company mechanic, to the vendor who loaded the truck. The legal teams for trucking companies are aggressive and well-financed, which can be intimidating to those struggling in the aftermath of a collision. Don’t be dissuaded from pursuing a claim without speaking to our team at The Halliburton Law Firm, LLC: Our knowledge and skill can still help you secure compensation.
Aggressive Representation For All Types Of Car Accidents
You share Colorado’s roads with more than just commercial trucks and cars. Our scenic highways, busy interstates, and twisting mountain roads are filled with:
- Pedestrians
- Motorcycles
- Buses
- Bicycles
When injuries are severe, and the party who is responsible for them is unclear or contested, knowledgeable and assertive representation is essential. Attorney Samantha Pryor thoroughly investigates all elements of your car accident injury claim and builds an aggressive strategy for securing the compensation you deserve. The obstacles that insurance companies put in your way can be overcome with the strong, skilled counsel offered by The Halliburton Law Firm, LLC.
Get Help From A Lawyer Who Knows What’s At Stake For You
When you’ve been injured in a car crash, The Halliburton Law Firm, LLC, can help you get back on your feet. Attorney Samantha Pryor knows how to advance your legal claim as you focus on your physical recovery. She can ensure you are supported, informed and powerfully represented through every step of the legal process. Schedule your consultation today by calling our Dever office at 720-370-5071 or sending an email using this form.