Colorado Springs Personal Injury Attorney

After an accident occurs, many injuries can worsen over time leading to chronic, long-term disabilities. As a result, victims are often left to deal with rising medical expenses, long after insurance companies have finished paying. In addition, many large corporations and insurance companies may offer large cash settlements in exchange for dropping any future legal action. While these settlements are tempting, they are usually merely a fraction of what you deserve. Before you accept any injury settlements, contact a personal injury attorney to determine if you are receiving the appropriate amount of compensation for all of your injuries.


Your personal injury attorney will work diligently with insurance companies, medical institutions and authorities to ensure that you receive all the compensation you need to pay present and future medical expenses, long-term therapies and cover any lost wages that have occurred as the result of your accident.


If you or a loved one is injured as a result of another party’s negligence, contact a Colorado Springs Personal Injury Attorney immediately.


When an accident occurs, everything is put on hold. Lost income from missed work, mounding medical bills and emotional pain and suffering can plunge entire families into economic crisis. When this occurs, contact a personal injury attorney immediately to receive the compensation you need to fully recover. Please call Colorado Springs Personal Injury Lawyer Sarah Christensen now to talk about your case. She can be reached by phone at 719-634-7770.

Colorado Trucking Accidents FAQ

Q. Do I need a lawyer if I was injured in a collision involving an eighteen wheeler?

A. A person in a wreck with a truck and suffering from minor injuries may not want to hire an attorney. Unfortunately, most cars that are involved in collisions with trucks come out on the losing side, and serious injury or death is common. Early investigation of the case by an attorney (securing witness statements, preserving evidence, even obtaining experts) may make the difference in terms of being able to prove that the trucker was at fault. The injured person may also need assistance in dealing with medical providers (who may be reluctant to provide treatment if there is no health insurance). Remember, no insurance company (whether your own company or that of the trucking company) is going to give you advice on how to protect yourself and how to ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries. That advice will have to come from an Colorado Springs trucking accident attorney unless you want to risk representing yourself in a matter which may have lifetime consequences. Consider whether you would really want to operate on yourself or a family member without a medical degree.

Q. How is a trucking case different from normal cases involving two cars?

A. In some ways they are the same, as the same types of damages are available and both involve issues of negligence (whether the driver of the vehicle or truck was using reasonable care). In other ways there are many differences. Trucks which travel in interstate commerce are subject to many federal regulations which do not apply to vehicles. Trucking companies have a responsibility to perform background checks prior to hiring drivers and must periodically evaluate existing employees. Drivers are subject to limits on the number of hours that they can drive (hours of service regulations). Drivers are also subject to testing for drugs and alcohol, both randomly and in the event of a collision. Violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation (FMSCR) can provide the basis for establishing fault on the part of the trucking company and its driver. In cases involving severe injuries, experts in the trucking industry may be used as well as accident reconstruction experts.

Q. Why should I hire Sarah Christensen?
A. Sarah Christensen is a highly skilled and experienced trial attorney and has successfully handled vehicle claims from smaller injury claims all the way to claims involving serious injuries or death of a loved one.
Please call Colorado Springs Personal Injury Lawyer Sarah Christensen now to talk about your case. She can be reached by phone at 719-634-7770.

Colorado Car Accident FAQ's

What if the automobile accident was partially my fault?

If you are in an accident with another person, you may still be able to recover for your injuries, even if the accident was partially your fault. However, in order to recover, you must be able to prove that the other person's fault was greater than yours. In addition, the amount of compensation you receive will be reduced by your percentage of fault. A Colorado car accident attorney can help you determine what percentage of fault may be attributed to the various parties involved.


What can I recover?

You are entitled to recover all the damages directly caused by your accident and a Colorado Springs car accident attorney can help you recover those damages. Although every case is different, the law allows the victim of a Personal Injury to be compensated for:

• Past and future medical expenses

• Past and future lost wages

• Loss of ability to work

• Physical pain and suffering

• Emotional and mental suffering

• Permanent physical damage

• Disfigurement, including scars and limping

• Property damage

• Other financial loss caused by the injury

 If you've been injured in a Colorado Springs car accident, you need to speak to an attorney about your legal options. Contact attorney Sarah Christensen today for a free review of your case.