Colorado Car Accident Attorney

Colorado is home to some of the most scenic and breathtaking vistas in the country, but if you’ve ever driven on one of our winding alpine roads, you know that these views are not always easy to access. High elevation, switchbacks, and a lack of guardrails in many treacherous locations make our mountain roads a challenge even for the best drivers. One such stretch between Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties has been given the nickname, “the Oh-My-God Road,” and for good reason.

Add to this the rapid development of our urban centers, like Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs, and the added transportation challenges that come with such expansion, and you have a situation that makes all types of car accidents possible. In 2020 alone, the Colorado State Patrol, which deals with only about 70% of accidents resulting in death, responded to more than 260 fatal crashes.

Clearly, driving in Colorado brings with it extra challenges, and traffic accidents are all but sure to happen. When they do, you need a car accident attorney who has experience with Colorado auto accidents and the unique way in which they must be approached. Metier Law Firm has been helping the victims of motor vehicle accidents in the state for over 35 years, and we know the laws, the insurers, and the court system well. Give our office in Fort Collins, Denver, or Colorado Springs a call, and we’ll review your case and give you a consultation, free of charge.

Nobody ever plans on getting injured in a car crash. One second you are focused on getting where you’re going and what you will do there, and in an instant, everything changes. In the confusion after a car crash, keeping a cool head and remembering these few crucial things can make it a lot easier for your car accident attorney to get you the maximum compensation later.

Once you make sure you and anyone else involved are out of the way of further harm, the first thing you should do after a car wreck in Colorado is to call 911. The police will control the area, take statements from those involved, and make a report, and the paramedics will provide medical attention to all accident victims. When you are able to, take your own photos of the scene and any property damage, as you may catch something that is not included in the police report. It is also a good idea to gather the information of the other driver and any witnesses for yourself.

As soon as you can after the accident, see your doctor for a medical examination, to diagnose any hidden trauma and to get an official medical report of your physical injuries. As you compile all these reports and pieces of potential evidence, including the clothes and shoes you were wearing, keep everything and store it somewhere safe.

Finally and most importantly, you should contact an experienced Colorado car accident injury attorney, like those at our personal injury law firm. They will be able to look at all the evidence you bring to them and advise you further on what to expect out of a potential claim. From there, you will work together to hold the responsible party accountable and get fair compensation for your accident.

With our first office opening in Fort Collins in 1986, Metier Law Firm is glad to call Colorado home. That’s why we are so dedicated to helping car accident victims from across the state. We want all Coloradans to know that if they are hurt on our roads and highways, the Law of the West is on their side.

Our team of seasoned personal injury attorneys will put their decades of experience trying car wreck cases and knowledge of Colorado law to good use working to get you the money you need to recover and get well again. Call us, or simply fill out our online case consultation form to get started on your path to getting your life back.