I’ve Been Hurt. Do I Have a Case?

It's a question we hear often at The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya. I was hurt in a car accident, or when I slipped and fell, or when I was bitten by a dog. How do I know whether I have a personal injury case or not?

We analyze a personal injury case based on the law of negligence. There are the four elements that have to be proved: There was a duty to exert reasonable care in performing acts that could harm others, that duty was breached, breaching that duty caused injury, and damages resulted from the injury.

For example, automobile drivers have a duty to drive safely and responsibly. If a driver breaches that duty by running a red light, crashing into you and breaking your legs, and causing you to have to pay for medical treatment and endure pain and suffering, the four elements of negligence have been met - and you have a case.

To add another complication to this, Colorado is a comparative negligence state, which takes into account how much of the negligence each party was responsible for. In Colorado, a plaintiff cannot recover damages if their percentage of fault is equal to or more than the defendant's.

Starting to get complicated, isn't it?

Our Denver personal injury attorneys specialize in harm that has caused you injury and resulted in damages. If you've been injured in a car accident or semi truck accident, you may have a personal injury claim. Because it's a complex area of the law, it's important to contact us for a free evaluation.

Give me a call at (303) 758-4777 or email me at DLS@dlslawfirm.com. We'll evaluate your situation and if you have a case, we'll work with you to create a plan of action to take care of you.