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Understanding Personal Injury Law
Personal injury law allows individuals who have been harmed because of another person's negligence to seek financial compensation. These cases arise when a person or business fails to act with reasonable care and another person suffers injury as a result. Personal injury attorneys represent accident victims and help them recover damages for medical bills lost wages and pain and suffering.
In the United States personal injury claims are governed by state tort law. Victims may pursue compensation through insurance claims or civil lawsuits. Lawyers investigate accidents gather medical records interview witnesses and negotiate with insurance companies. Because insurers often attempt to minimize payouts, legal representation can significantly improve the chances of obtaining fair compensation.
Serious injuries may lead to long term medical treatment disability or permanent changes in lifestyle. Lawyers help ensure compensation accounts for current and future medical costs rehabilitation and lost earning capacity.
Common Personal Injury Cases
- Car and truck accidents
- Slip and fall incidents
- Workplace injuries
- Defective products
- Dog bites
- Medical malpractice
Each type of case requires evidence such as accident reports photographs medical records and expert testimony.
When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
Victims should consider contacting a lawyer when injuries require medical treatment or when insurance companies dispute liability. Legal advice is especially important when injuries cause long term disability or significant financial loss.
How the Legal Process Works
- Initial consultation and case evaluation
- Investigation and evidence gathering
- Insurance negotiations
- Filing a lawsuit if necessary
- Settlement or trial
Cost of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
Most personal injury attorneys work on contingency fees meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees. Lawyers typically receive between twenty five and forty percent of the recovered settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a personal injury lawyer do?
Personal injury lawyers investigate accidents gather evidence negotiate settlements and represent clients in court.
How long do personal injury cases take?
Some cases settle within months while complex cases involving serious injuries may take years.
What compensation can victims recover?
Victims may recover damages for medical expenses lost wages rehabilitation costs and pain and suffering.
Do most cases go to trial?
Most personal injury claims settle before trial through negotiation.
When should I hire a lawyer?
It is best to contact a lawyer soon after an accident so evidence can be preserved and legal deadlines are not missed.
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Clients recovering from an injury sustained during auto or other accident need support in their recovery. I am passionate about ensuring my clients receive the compensation and support they require to reach maximum recovery.. My philosophy is take care of the legal aspects of my clients' return to health so that they can focus their energy on what's most important.
Russell Hatten is a partner of Chalat Hatten & Banker PC and has practiced Colorado law for the past 16 years. He began his legal career as a litigator in Texas in 1986. In 1993, he was appointed to the bench as Municipal Judge for the City of Rowlett, and as a County Magistrate for Dallas and Rockwall Counties, Texas. While on the bench, Mr. Hatten heard criminal, domestic and civil matters. He continued his plaintiffs' personal injury practice when he moved to Colorado and joined Chalat Hatten & Banker in 1999. He has used his judicial experience to good effect, having prevailed on behalf of numerous Colorado clients through settlements and jury verdicts.. Mr. Hatten is listed by 2017 Best Lawyers of America. He has been selected for the Colorado Super Lawyers list every year since 2008. He has also earned a "BV" (distinguished rating) by Martindale-Hubbell®, the authoritative resource for information on the worldwide legal profession. Attorneys with a BV® Distinguished™ Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® are those that have been recognized by their peers to be the best in both legal ability and ethical practice.. In his spare time, Mr. Hatten is an avid runner and annually completes at least one full marathon. In 2017, he ran the Rock N Roll Marathon in Arizona for the 10th straight year with his son. Additionally, he invests in his community as a Rotarian. In November 2015, he joined the Highlands Ranch Colorado Rotary Sunrise Club, which promotes the value of "Service Above Self" through actively participating in local community projects and international programs. As a family, the Hattens love to travel, especially in Europe. They appreciate the opportunity to experience other peoples' cultures and lifestyles, and enjoy seeing the beautiful artwork and architecture. Mark Twain's comment that "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness..." still rings true today.. Russell is available today and would like the opportunity to discuss your case:
I am a Coloardo native and have been a practicing attorney in Denver for over 25 years. I represent clients in personal injury and worker's compensation cases. I handle small estates and represent small business in their general affairs.. I pride myself in being accessible to my clients and in tackling thier legal issues in a common sense and economical manner.
Mara Essick is a committed advocate dedicated to righting the wrongs done to her clients. She tirelessly fights for those whom the insurance companies try to take advantage of and force into unfair settlements. Ms. Essick navigates the murky waters of the law and handles the insurance companies so clients can focus on the important things, like recovering from their injuries.. After graduating from the University of Michigan, it became clear to Ms. Essick that the law was her passion. She pursued that passion to Denver and graduated from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. While there, Ms. Essick proudly served on the Honor Board and worked as a staff Editor for the Denver Journal of International Law and Policy.. Before finding her way to Zaner Harden Law, Ms. Essick worked for a large Colorado based personal injury firm and specialized in first and third party insurance claims, as well as first party bad faith. She is now proud to be part of the Zaner Harden Law team because of the firm’s collaborative and energetic spirit, where the law is revered and used to uphold justice for her clients. Ms. Essick constantly seeks out creative solutions to help maximize her client’s outcome in each and every case.. In her free time Ms. Essick can be found in the mountains, attempting to cook a gourmet meal, or getting wrapped up in a good book. She loves to hike, snowshoe, camp, and explore every mountain range and mountain town in Colorado.
Matthew Laird offers a unique perspective from his time serving in the U.S. Army to his clients. He is nationally recognized for his work in a variety of practice areas, including medical malpractice and personal injury.
Steven Mandelaris’ practice focuses on litigation and appeals involving the defense of police officers, sheriffs, and governmental officials in disciplinary actions in state, federal, and administrative courts throughout Colorado. Mr. Mandelaris’ practice also focuses on complex civil litigation involving workers’ compensation, first and third party insurance coverage, personal injury, wrongful death, dram shop liability, criminal defense, and actions for divorce, custody, and the modification and enforcement of judgments in domestic relations cases. Mr. Mandelaris has litigated cases throughout Colorado involving catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, and insurance bad faith and had tried numerous cases to verdict.
Over the course of my career, I have handled a very broad range of lawsuits and even divorces and criminal cases. That means I am no stranger to courtrooms and standing in front of both judges and juries. Ready Law does not operate by settling hundreds of cases that are all the same type, all handled the same way. I have made a career of being in court, and I have appeared in courtrooms all over the state of Colorado, on a wide range of issues and for a very diverse group of clients. If you think your case might benefit from someone who can think about what makes your case unique, call to schedule an appointment. My approach to bringing together deep legal knowledge and a variety of courtroom experiences could make all the difference in your ability to get your best possible outcome.. Why Choose Vern Ready: Depth and breadth of knowledge.. No two cases are truly the same. My broad experience in litigation helps me see and understand how your case is different, rather than seeing it as just one in a stack of cases that all seem the same. I help plenty of people with car accident cases. But I am not exclusively a car accident lawyer. I accept and enjoy cases ranging from car accidents to truck accidents, slip and falls, and wrongful deaths, all without limiting myself to any one of those. As a result, I have gained in-depth knowledge of the laws pertaining to each of those cases, and I am also well-versed in Colorado injury law in general. That means I have probably helped someone with a case similar to yours, but it is crucial that neither you nor I buy into the idea that your case is just like any other.. Life Experience: Before Law.. I grew up in Georgia, detoured to Central America for a couple of years, then relocated to Colorado while serving in the U.S. Air Force. I was the first member of my family to attend college. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, I worked as a contractor in the defense community, then left to attend law school on a full scholarship at the University of Colorado School of Law in Boulder, CO. By the time I started law school I was married, had two children, and owned a home in the Denver area. Like many people, my path to where I am wasn’t straight or easy. But I believe that interesting paths in life can make for interesting, driven, and resourceful people. Call me now to see how I can put that life experience and drive to work for you.. Exceptional Communication.. Most clients who come to Ready Law after working with a larger law firm bring stories about a lack of communication with their previous attorney. To some extent, this can be explained by a person choosing a large law firm that shuffles their case around from attorney to attorney, or just assigns too many cases to each attorney. Of course they make more money by doing that. But overworked lawyers will find it harder to give each case their best effort. Those clients chose a law firm. They didn’t get too choose their lawyer. They grow even more frustrated by their inability to have reliable or meaningful communication with their assigned lawyer, and in some cases the lawyer assigned to their case may suddenly be switched with another.. At Ready Law, I personally handle each case from start to finish. You get a premier Colorado personal injury lawyer, that you chose, and you know who and what you are getting right from the start. I communicate with my clients every step of the way. When you first meet with me, we will sit down together (or by video chat or phone if you prefer) to go over the facts of your case, to discuss your options, and how the process of obtaining full compensation works, step by step.. One of my top priorities is being responsive to my clients. I’ve heard too many stories about clients waiting a week, or even two weeks to hear back from their attorneys after they call. I’ve even had some clients tell me their former lawyer only spoke with them once or twice the whole time they were working together. All these clients become accustomed to speaking with paralegals or case managers, and rarely have the opportunity to speak with their lawyer. I answer calls. Usually my clients hear back from me within one business day.. Determined and passionate.. Many law firms judge the success of their attorneys by monitoring the total number of hours billed or case files resolved. If a lawyer only sees you as a number, how much effort do you think he or she is likely to put into helping you to get your best possible outcome? How prepared will that lawyer be to talk with an insurance adjuster about the true impact your injury has had on your life, and to talk about you as a person who has suffered harm, rather than just a “claim”? The insurance adjuster will see your injury and your life as just another file on their desk. Why would you choose a lawyer who views your case the same way? What hope would you have of standing out and having your true story told?. I answer to my clients. I do not answer to a board of partners at a volume-driven law firm. Every case gets my best. I believe that everyone deserves to have the strongest representation possible, and that is exactly what my clients get. From the moment I take a case, I will use knowledge and skill to fight for you, but I will look for ways to show your humanity and set your case apart.
Scott O'Sullivan, is a former "Big Insurance Company" lawyer who works on your side. Scott has successfully handled hundreds of car and motorcycle accident cases. Scott wrote the free book "Motorcycle Law: The Little Book About the Big Things You Should Know", to help motorcycle rider's protect themselves and their families if they get into a motorcycle accident. Visit to download your free copy.
Find your Denver car accident attorney.. In the unfortunate case of auto accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents, Manning Law acts as your trusted counsel, and your go-to Denver car accident attorney.
Attorney John Astuno Jr. represents individuals in Denver, Colorado, who have suffered personal injury due to the negligence of another. From products liability to medical malpractice, he defends his clients' right to receive compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and the pain and suffering they have endured. He also represents the families of victims of wrongful death.. Mr. Astuno received his law degree from the University of Colorado Law School at Boulder and was admitted to the Colorado bar in 1976. He is also licensed to practice before the United States District Court, District of Denver and the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.. As an active member of the legal community, Mr. Astuno has served in a number of organizations. He is a member of the Denver Bar Association and American Bar Associations. He also served on the board of governors of the Colorado Bar Association from 1988 to 1990, and is still an active member. He is also a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers in America (also known as the American Association for Justice) as well as the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.
Brian Pushchak became a personal injury attorney to help others. Based in Denver, he is able to advocate for clients throughout the surrounding areas. Brian is committed to being a legal professional who is easy to talk to, helping his clients feel comfortable and confident along the way. Over the years, Attorney Pushchak has had great success in and out of the courtroom, negotiate and litigating hundreds of personal injury cases on behalf of his clients. He has a track record of success and is committed to taking cases on a contingency fee basis. Whether you need to set up a weekend appointment or need counsel any time throughout the day, Attorney Pushchak can be there for you. Schedule your free consultation today by calling
I have experience in many areas of law. Today I focus primarily on personal injury law. My true talents lie in being able to analyze a case at the early stages of litigation and being able to guide my clients toward an educated and gainful resolution. Having practiced law at an insurance defense firm, I am able to offer solid insight that is pragmatic and realistic to help counsel my clients. I am a certified mediator and a graduate of Chapman University Law School. While attending Chapman University, I was a member of the International Law Student Association, participated in Jessup International Moot Court Competition and studied at the University College London. After law school, I moved to Hong Kong and worked at Simpson, Thatcher & Bartlett, an international firm specializing in securities law