There Are Many Ways You Can Get Hurt That Lead To The Courthouse
There are many different kinds of accidents that can cause bodily injury, and there are several types of personal injury lawsuits that can be filed in Colorado. But regardless of the specific facts and circumstances, all types of personal injury lawsuits share a common goal: to hold negligent individuals or companies accountable for the injuries and losses they cause by making them pay damages to the people they hurt.
At the best injury law firms, obtaining the maximum amount of compensation for injury victims is always the number one priority. At King & Beaty in Colorado Springs, it does not matter who our client is, how they suffered injuries, or who is the cause of the pain and disruption to their life. And while we won’t know the nature of your case until you contact us for your free initial personal injury consultation, there is a good chance that it involves one of the following common types of personal injury lawsuits:
Motor Vehicle Accident Lawsuit
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common types of personal injury lawsuits in Colorado for good reason. Coloradans spend a lot of time on the road, driving machines that weigh thousands of pounds at high speeds surrounded by others doing the same. A recent study conducted by OnePoll revealed that the average American spends almost 18 days behind the wheel every year. Cars share the road with large trucks, motorcycles, bicyclists, and pedestrians, all of whom we expect will act safely and responsibly.
But with so many people driving so much, so often, motor vehicle accidents are inevitable. While some crashes are “fender-benders” that leave behind little more than scratches or dents, many others result in severe injuries and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 36,096 Americans died in vehicle accidents in 2019, while an estimated 2.7 million more suffered injuries in crashes.
The victims of these motor vehicle accidents are increasingly interested in obtaining compensation for their injuries, loss of income, and the death of their loved ones.
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Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Doctors, nurses, and other health care providers receive extensive education and undergo years of training to prepare them to treat and heal patients. But these individuals are also human, which means that they are not immune from making mistakes. When that happens, and a trusted doctor or other healthcare provider makes an error in judgment or fails to use the appropriate standard of care in treating a patient, the results are often catastrophic.
Medical malpractice lawsuits are so common because medical mistakes are so tragically common. According to a 2016 study by Johns Hopkins University, preventable medical errors kill 250,000 Americans every year. That makes medical malpractice the third largest cause of death in the U.S, behind only heart disease and cancer. That equals 700 wrongful deaths a day. That also equals 700 families left in shock and grief every day, wondering why and how things went so wrong.
Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is how victims and their families can get the answers and compensation they deserve, so they can recover and move forward.
Premises Liability/Slip-and-Fall Lawsuits
Premises Liability/Slip-and-Fall LawsuitsWhat stands up can fall down. Every day, people of all ages slip or trip and fall. Sometimes, a fall results in little more than a few scrapes and momentary embarrassment. But many more end with catastrophic injuries or fatalities. In fact, falls are the leading cause of accidental death for Americans over age 65.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 800,000 patients a year wind up in the hospital due to an injury from a fall. Most of these injuries are head injuries or hip fractures, but falls are also the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
While not every fall is someone else’s fault, when a property owner allows dangerous conditions to exist or fails to take reasonable steps to protect guests and visitors from hazards on their property, those injured because of such negligence can hold the owner accountable in a premises liability lawsuit.
Premises liability claims in Colorado are based on the principle that property owners or others responsible for the maintenance and safety of property have a duty to keep that property in a reasonably safe condition. In addition to slips and trips and falls, premises liability cases can also include injuries caused by biohazards such as mold, lead, or asbestos, structural defects or collapses such as falling debris or a balcony giving way, or swimming pools or other water hazards.
At King & Beaty, We Fight To Get Our Clients The Maximum Amount Of Compensation Available in All Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits
No matter what kind of accident or incident caused your injuries, the experienced Colorado Springs personal injury attorneys at King & Beaty can help. We have a long track record of success obtaining compensation for injury victims and treat each client with respect, personal attention, and genuine concern about their well-being.
