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Highlands Ranch attracts many people from outside of Colorado, both because of its proximity to Denver and because of the many attractions—especially outdoor activities—that Highlands Ranch itself has to offer. The last thing you expect during your vacation is to be involved in a car accident.
Our Highlands Ranch car accident lawyers understand that the aftermath of any auto accident is confusing, let alone a crash that takes place far from home. Matlin Injury Law can take all of the time necessary to explain and protect your rights.
Call now to let an out of state car accident attorney in Highlands Ranch advocate for you.
Our Highlands Ranch Out of State Car Injury Lawyers Can Pursue Damages
Our Highlands Ranch personal injury lawyers understand you may be concerned about your finances. How will you pay for medical care or repairs to your vehicle? What happens if you can never work full-time again?
A car accident claim could enable you to recover money for all past, present, and future costs associated with your injuries, including:
- Medical bills
- Property damage
- Loss of wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket expenses
In addition to these economic damages, you could also qualify for non-economic damages. These are the physical and mental consequences of your accident, such as:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Lost independence or enjoyment of life
- Disability
- Scarring and disfigurement
To receive fair compensation for your injuries, it is important to seek both economic and non-economic damages in appropriate amounts. The auto accident lawyers at Matlin Injury Law can examine and investigate your situation closely to ensure you ask for all of the damages your family is entitled to.
Can You Pursue Damages After a Fatal Out of State Car Accident?
Yes, if your loved one passed away because of the crash, our Highlands Ranch wrongful death lawyers can potentially seek damages for:
- Loss of companionship or guidance
- Loss of financial support
- Burial and funeral expenses
- Final medical expenses
Please accept our condolences for your loss. We want to help you pursue justice and make sure you have the means to support yourself and your dependents going forward.
What You Should Know About Highlands Ranch Car Accidents
Even if you are familiar with personal injury law in your home state, things might work very differently here in Colorado. This could make the process of seeking and receiving compensation much more stressful than it has to be.
Here are some key concepts that our Highlands Ranch lawyers can explain in more detail when you contact us:
- Colorado is an at-fault state: That means no-fault insurance is not available. Your only chance of recovering financial compensation is by filing a claim or lawsuit against the at-fault party.
- Filing a police report is required: Drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents that result in death, injury, and/or property damage must file a police report.
- Colorado follows modified comparative negligence laws: You can recover damages if you are partly responsible for the crash, but only if your share of liability does not exceed 49 percent. Our legal team can collect evidence that proves you had little or nothing to do with causing the accident.
- You have three years to file a lawsuit: In car accident cases, Colorado law gives you three years from the crash date to sue. While you may not have to file suit, keeping this option available is a good way to pressure the insurer to pay you fairly, so it is important to act within this statute of limitations.
Trying to understand and absorb all of these new concepts can be overwhelming. You do not have to do so by yourself. We understand Colorado law and the Highlands Ranch legal system, so call Matlin Injury Law today. Allow our legal team to guide you through this complex process.
What Should You Do After an Out of State Car Crash?
If you get in a car accident in another state, follow these five steps as best you can:
- Make sure everyone is okay. See if you or anyone else involved in the crash is visibly injured. If so, move on to step two to ensure everyone gets the help they need.
- Call 911. The dispatcher can alert the appropriate authorities, including emergency medical services and the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over your accident (likely the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office).
- Exchange information. Get the other driver’s name, driver’s license information, and insurance information. If the at-fault driver fled the scene, describe what you remember of them and their vehicle to the police.
- Get treatment. Timely medical care is critical. Even if you are not in much pain, you may have internal injuries that you are unaware of, or your injury may start to feel worse over time.
- Call our personal injury attorneys. We can act quickly to protect your rights and tell you what you should do immediately after an auto accident.
There is also one step you should never take without legal advice, and that is speaking to the insurance company. The liable party’s insurer wants to reduce what they pay you, so they may try asking for a recorded statement, offering inadequate settlement offers, or blaming you for the accident.
Do not agree to anything the insurer asks for—especially not recorded statements or your signature on a settlement agreement—until you have the chance to consult with Matlin Injury Law. We charge nothing up front, so you only have to pay us once we recover financial compensation for you.
Let Our Highlands Ranch Out of State Car Accident Attorneys Protect You
At Matlin Injury Law, we have recovered over $25 million by providing the comprehensive service and attention to detail that our clients expect and deserve. Call now to find out how our Highlands Ranch out of state car accident lawyers can champion your rights.
