Denver Personal Injury Lawyer
Colorado Accident Attorney
ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you deserve full compensation for what you have lost. At The O’Connell Law Firm, P.C., in Denver, Colorado, we have one simple goal. We maximize the compensation available to people who have been injured. Personal injury attorney Michael O’Connell and our office staff help victims of all types of accidents, by providing guidance and skilled representation that can make a big difference in moving forward.
Denver Car Accidents
For most of us, being involved in a serious or fatal car accident will be among the most traumatic events of our lives. Whenever a serious or fatal accident occurs, a motorist should seek the advice and counsel of an experienced Colorado auto accident attorney. In some cases, the long-term consequences may not be readily apparent. In other cases, recovery from a serious injury, such as traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, is uncertain. And in all cases, the at-fault driver(s) and insurance companies will have professional legal help, leaving only the victim initially defenseless.
Few car accidents are really “accidents.” Distracted driving, speeding, failure to obey traffic laws and drunk driving are all common causes. Asserting your rights at the outset of a case will help protect you and your family from the impact of lost wages, medical bills and the long-term disability or health consequences often associated with serious accidental injury.
Bike and Pedestrian Accidents in Colorado
An astounding number of people are being injured in bicycle and pedestrian accidents each year. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports the number of serious and fatal accidents in both categories continues to climb despite an overall downward trend in the number of serious and fatal traffic accidents nationwide.
As a Denver pedestrian accident attorney, Michael O’Donnell knows an average of 500 victims a year are injured or killed in pedestrian accidents or bicycle accidents in Colorado. Failure to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian or cyclist is the most common cause.
And cycling has become a popular pastime for recreation and fitness – particularly among middle-aged men. This has pushed the average age of a bicycle accident victim into his 30s or 40s. Often a household’s primary breadwinner, an accident victim needs experienced legal representation.
Colorado Motorcycle Accidents
Denver motorcycle accident attorneys are often called to represent residents or visitors who are seriously injured or killed in Colorado motorcycle accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports some 5,000 riders are injured or killed each year – about 80 of those fatal accidents occur in Colorado.
More than half of all motorcycle accidents that involve another vehicle are the fault of the other driver, according to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Failure to yield the right-of-way is the most common cause.
At the O’Connell Law Firm, P.C., we know about the road rash and the broken bones. We understand the consequences of lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering and disability. And we fight for justice on behalf of injured riders.
Denver Child Injury Attorneys
Tragically, children are often victims of all types of accidents, including:
- Car Accidents
- Fall Accidents
- Product Liability Injury
- Drowning
- Ski Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Premise Liability Injury
- Dog Bite Injuries
- Fall Injuries
- Fire and Burn Injuries
- Suffocation
- Poisoning
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than 12,000 children are killed by accidental injury in the United States each year. Another 10 million are treated in hospital emergency rooms for unintended injury.
At The O’Connell Law Firm, P.C., we are a family of dedicated attorneys and support staff. Each member of our team is committed to fighting for the rights of injured children and their families.
Catastrophic Injury Attorney in Colorado
Many of the cases we handle lead to very serious, disabling injury, including:
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Burn Injuries
- Birth Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Misdiagnosis
- Harmful Medical Devices
- Dangerous Pharmaceuticals
Experienced legal representation is critical for those dealing with catastrophic injuries. The at-fault party’s insurance company knows the stakes and will often move quickly to make a settlement. Do not accept any payment and do not make any statements until speaking to an experienced law firm. What you do in the hours and days following a serious injury accident can have a dramatic impact on your life for years to come.
We have extensive experience and expertise in handling car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, car-pedestrian collisions, slip and falls and dog bites. At the O’Connell Law Firm we represent people who have had catastrophic injuries, as well as clients who are just looking to be treated fairly and with dignity.
To find out more about compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and disability, contact our law firm for a free initial consultation to determine the best route for your personal injury case.
To find out more about compensation for medical expenses, loss of dignity, pain and suffering, and disability, contact our law firm for a free initial consultation to determine the best route for a nursing home abuse and neglect case.
FACTS
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious personal injury, or wrongful death, we can help. Here are some concerns that clients usually have:
- COST: Our fees come from a percentage of your recovery. If we don’t recover compensationfor you, you owe us nothing.
- CASE EVALUATION We offer a free evaluation of your car accident, nursing home negligence or other type of case.
- TIME: The time it takes to settle a case or obtain a court verdict varies. It’s important not to settle a claim until you know the permanent effects of your injuries.
- SUE OR SETTLE: The vast majority of cases settle out of court. We will help you make the decision that is best for you.
At The O’Connell Law Firm, we are accessible when you need us. You can talk to your lawyer any time and get answers in a timely fashion. Attorney Michael O’Connell and our office staff will spend time getting to know you and answering your questions. To speak to a lawyer about your nursing home abuse, truck accident or other personal injury case, contact us at The O’Connell Law Firm, P.C. for a free initial consultation.
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