Personal Injury
Auto Accident Injuries
Motor vehicle litigation applies to all types of accidents such as automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles that operate on our streets and highways. Motor vehicle litigation can extend further than the basic car accident. This type of litigation may involve liability on the part of vehicle manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and other supplies for defects in the vehicle itself. Motor vehicle litigation may also involve an action against governmental entities for the design, maintenance, and unsafe condition of our roadways.
Auto accidents are caused by a number of factors, including:
- Reckless driving/negligence
- Inexperienced drivers
- Poor weather conditions
- Unsafe roadways
- A defect in the auto
- Inadequate auto repairs
- Drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Car
When you've been injured in a car accident, your whole life can change. Similarly, if someone you love is killed in a car crash, the emotional and financial distress can be overwhelming.
Under Colorado law, the person who causes a car accident is financially responsible for all of the provable damages related to the accident. Typical damages following a car accident may include damages to property (such as car damage), and bodily injury (damage to the vehicle occupants themselves). For legal purposes, a bodily injury claim is generally sub-divided into two categories:
- Economic Damages: past and future medical expenses, wage loss, and additional expenses related to physical impairment and disfigurement.
- Non-Economic Damages: pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, inconvenience, physical impairment, and other similar losses.
People often wonder if their accident or their injuries are big enough to even justify hiring an attorney. Given all the complexities that may be involved in handling injury claims, it is very important to consider having any type of injury claim reviewed by an injury lawyer.
Truck
A commercial truck is a truck used for transporting or moving products for business or commercial purposes. Delivery trucks, tractor-trailers, and eighteen-wheelers are examples of commercial trucks. Truck accidents often are caused by factors in addition to the carelessness of recklessness of drivers. For instance, truck accidents may be caused by:
- A defect in the truck: In these cases, the automobile manufacturer or supplier may be responsible for the injuries caused under the law of product liability.
- A repair person: The person who improperly repaired the automobile, resulting in an injury, may also be liable.
- An intoxicated driver: Unfortunately, in the truck driving industry, the use of drugs can be a factor in the cause of injury. Depending on the circumstances of the individual case, a plaintiff may be entitled to make a claim for punitive damages.
Motorcycle
Every year in the United States, approximately 50,000 people will suffer injuries sustained from motorcycle accidents and 3,000 will die. As a result of the increased vulnerability on the road and the recklessness of other drivers, motorcycle injuries are extremely devastating, often resulting in various injuries to the spinal cord. Accidents involving motorcycles require a specialized understanding of the law. Given the numerous issues that may arise in a motorcycle injury or accident case, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney before signing any papers or admitting guilt.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
In many cases, motorcycle accidents are caused by another party's negligent actions or inactions, product or manufacturing defects, hazards on the road, etc. The following are factors that often result in motorcycle injuries:
- Poor weather like rain, snow, strong winds, and hail.
- Defective motorcycle parts, such as tires, shocks, or careless maintenance.
- Vision obstructions such as buildings or traffic that make motorcyclists less visible to other drivers.
- Violation of a motorcyclists right of way.
- Other driver's failure to comply with traffic laws.
- Road hazards including debris, potholes, puddles, and uneven pavement.
The consequences of a motorcycle accident are usually severe, nearly 80 percent of all cases end in serious injury or death. The most frequent motorcycle injuries include head & brain injuries, internal organ damage, bone fractures, loss of limbs, permanent disability such as paraplegia and quadriplegia, long-term damage to soft tissue and skin (road rash).
Your Rights as a Motorcyclist If you or a loved one has suffered injury or death on a motorcyclet, you may be able to recover your damages including medical bills, lost income or earning capacity, pain and suffering, and more. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the case, another driver, product manufacturer, government entity, or other negligent third party should be held accountable for your losses.
For more information about your legal rights and options, please contact us today to consult with a qualified and experienced motorcycle accident attorney FREE of charge.
Determining Liability
Auto accident attorneys protect the legal rights of the injured, even those who share some of the responsibility for their injuries. Whether you were driving, a passenger of the auto, a pedestrian, or on a bicycle or motorcycle, if you were in an auto accident, it is in your best interest to consult Jude Law, LLC immediately to discuss your case.
The liability (or legal responsibility) for a given auto accident may lie with one party or with two or more parties. Determining who is responsible for the auto accident is one of the fundamental aspects of a case.
A qualified auto accident attorney will investigate the scene where the accident took place and will interview and work with all parties involved, including witnesses to the accident. The attorney will also work closely with auto accident and forensic experts in an effort to determine the true cause of the accident.
After carefully evaluating your case, a skilled attorney will stand up for you against insurance companies and will fight to ensure your legal rights are protected.
If you have been seriously injured contact us today at 303-757-JUDE (5833), or e-mail us to find out how we may be of assistance.