There were 23,323 deaths due to injuries in Colorado in 2023, the most recent year for which data is available. Unfortunately, many thousands more people were affected by non-fatal injuries as well.
Tragically, many of these injuries were entirely preventable had individuals or companies behaved in a reasonably careful manner. When a preventable injury happens due to negligence, victims can and should pursue compensation for the harm they endured. Our Denver personal injury lawyers at Dan Caplis Law are here and ready to help those who have been injured in their pursuit of justice. Contact us today.
Our firm represents clients in many different types of injury claims, including all types of motor vehicle accident cases. But it’s not just car crashes that cause harm. Here are some of the most common types of Denver personal injury cases.
Car Accidents
Motor vehicle collisions are one of the leading causes of accidental death and injury in Colorado, with close to 700 people losing their lives on the roads in 2024. Many car accidents result from driver negligence, which can include violating the rules of the road and behaving less carefully than a reasonable driver would.
Car accident claims allow victims to pursue compensation from those who hurt them, with the goal of recovering payment for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Rideshare Accidents
Rideshare accidents have become an increasingly common cause of harm in Denver thanks to the prevalence of Uber and Lyft. These types of cases are complicated because you need to navigate whether the insurer for the driver or the rideshare company’s insurer foots the bill.
This depends on what the driver was doing at the time of the incident, including whether they were waiting for a passenger, actively enroute to pick up a passenger, or transporting a passenger.
Truck Crashes
With large trucks weighing up to 80,000 pounds traveling Colorado’s roads each day, it’s not a surprise that truck accidents are a leading cause of Denver personal injury cases.
These claims raise complex issues such as whether the trucking company can be held vicariously liable for losses and whether Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations were violated.
Delivery Driver Accidents
From UPS and FedEx to Amazon delivery drivers, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of delivery vehicles traveling through Denver at any moment. These drivers are often distracted by finding addresses and pressured by companies to meet efficiency goals, which can cause them to take unsafe risks.
Victims of accidents with delivery drivers need to understand the unique issues raised in these cases, including whether the driver is an employee or an independent contractor, as this can affect liability.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riders are at greater risk of death or serious injury after a crash due to the lack of protection a motorcycle provides. Drivers often behave unsafely around bikers, as they don’t properly check their blind spots, and they can misjudge the speed at which a motorcycle travels.
If a driver broke the rules of the road or failed to fulfill their duty to exercise reasonable care, they can be liable for resulting losses. Contact our Denver motorcycle accident lawyers to discuss your options today.
Amusement Park Accidents
When you visit an amusement park, you expect the premises to be reasonably safe — but sometimes companies fall short and fail to protect amusement park guests due to improperly maintained rides or other unsafe conditions.
This can lead to claims against some of the largest operators of amusement parks in Colorado, including Elitch Gardens, Water World, and Lakeside Amusement Park.
Slip and Falls
Finally, slip and falls are far too common due to unsafely maintained properties. Whether you fall because of a broken tile, a wet floor, or many other common risks on a property, you may have the right to take action against the owner or occupier who was supposed to keep the space safe.
Getting Help With a Denver Personal Injury Claim
Each type of Denver personal injury claim raises its own unique issues. Dan Caplis Law has decades of experience with all these types of cases. We can bring our blend of experience and compassion to your case to help with all of them. Give us a call today to talk with our Denver personal injury lawyers to learn more.