Our Approach to Denver Personal Injury Cases

Denver personal injury claims involve much more than your medical bills.

You likely missed time from work to recover from your injuries. Perhaps you suffered permanent injuries causing you physical impairments and are no longer able to enjoy life as you did before. At The Law Office of Jennifer L Donaldson, we take all of these issues into account as we build your case and we fight to ensure you are fully and adequately compensated for your injuries and losses.

Hiring an experienced Denver personal injury attorney is one of the best choices you can make after being injured as a result of another’s negligence or carelessness.

An Excellent Track Record in Personal Injury Cases

With 32 years of experience as a personal injury lawyer in Denver, Colorado, Jennifer L. Donaldson is a leading advocate for Colorado accident victims. Throughout her career, she has obtained favorable outcomes for clients involved in even the most complex personal injury cases, such as those involving brain injuries and other serious injuries.

With the Law Office of Jennifer L. Donaldson at your side, you will benefit from the personalized attention of a smaller law firm that emphasizes communication and has decades of experience.

The Law Office of Jennifer L. Donaldson will be there for you every step of the way, from the moment you meet with us for a free case evaluation. Our experienced legal team can help fight for your future, including cases stemming from:

The Law Office of Jennifer L. Donaldson has created a wide network of professionals over the past three decades that allows us to build strong cases for our clients. Expert medical witnesses, accident reconstruction experts, and other such individuals are readily available to solidify your claim. By carefully piecing your case together to demonstrate the negligence of the other party and the severity of your injuries, we make a fair and equitable settlement much more likely.

Depending on the details surrounding your case, this can often help you obtain the compensation that you desperately need to get your life back on track. Additionally, early settlement saves you from spending time in a Denver County, Arapahoe County, Adams County, Jefferson County, or Boulder County courtroom.

Of course, we confidently represent your best interests in court should the other party be unwilling to offer you fair compensation.

How Do I Pay for Your Services?

We offer our legal services on a contingency basis. This means our firm is paid for our work based on a percentage of the outcome of your case, rather than on an hourly basis. Whether your case settles or goes to trial, our fee is a percentage of the settlement amount or verdict.

This arrangement allows you to focus on recovering from your accident while we work on your case, without worrying about how you will pay for legal representation.

Colorado Personal Injury Resources

Colorado Health and Environmental Data (CHED) — This section of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment website provides several different kinds of statistics, including injury surveillance and mortality data. You can also learn more about health indicators, public health tracking, and environmental data.

Health Statistics and Evaluation Branch

4300 Cherry Creek Drive South

Denver, Colorado 80246

(303) 692-2160

City of Denver Health Information and Reports — Be Healthy Denver is a joint effort between Denver Environmental Health, Denver Public Health, and several partner organizations and individuals throughout the city. A community health assessment and improvement plan are part of its ongoing initiatives, and this report provides an overview of primary health concerns—including cultural, environmental, social, and economic factors—that affect the length and quality of life of residents.

Errors to Avoid in a Personal Injury Case

Do Not Wait to Seek Medical Treatment

When someone is injured in an incident, the at-fault party’s insurance company is generally responsible for paying for the victim’s medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. However, the insurance company’s goal is to save money. If an injured person fails to seek medical treatment in a timely manner, the insurance company may argue that the injured person did not try to mitigate his or her damages, which may result in a lower damages award.

Similarly, accident victims must make sure that they follow their doctors’ orders. Accident victims should show up to all scheduled appointments and follow up as requested.

Be Honest About Past Illnesses or Injuries

Many people injured due to the negligence of another worry that their past illnesses or injuries will hurt their chances of prevailing in their claims. However, this is not the case. If all injuries are disclosed to a healthcare provider, that healthcare provider is able to determine which injuries were caused by the accident and which prior injuries, if any, were aggravated by it.

It is important not to be dishonest when pursuing a legal claim—therefore, injured parties should always disclose their full health histories after an incident.

Do Not Try to Handle the Case on Your Own

Accident claims have numerous requirements that must be met, such as filing deadlines. Rather than try to navigate the complex legal system while recovering from an accident, it is best to let an experienced Colorado personal injury attorney handle the case.

Seek Legal Advice as Soon as Possible

The amount of time you may have to file a legal claim depends on a variety of factors, including the type of incident and whether it happened on governmental property. Seek the advice of an experienced attorney sooner rather than later so you are not barred from making your claim. An attorney can also advise on best practices early in the case.

Wait to Settle the Claim

Once the ink has dried on a settlement agreement, there is no going back. If an injured person settles before all of the relevant evidence—such as medical records and bills—have been produced and examined, the settlement may not adequately compensate the victim for the losses he or she has sustained.

It is important to achieve maximum medical improvement before considering any settlement offers.

Keep the Details to Yourself

Although it may be tempting to discuss the case with friends and family or on social media, it is best to refrain from doing so. Discussing the case with anyone other than the victim’s attorney could violate the attorney-client privilege, which would mean that conversations between the attorney and client are no longer confidential.

Further, if an injured person discusses the case with others, the details of the conversation could make their way to the opposing party. Social media posts may be saved or printed out and used against you in court.

Do Not Start a GoFundMe

Statements made online, even those made on fundraising sites, may be used against victims in their cases. What may seem like a good source of funds for pending medical bills and other expenses may actually cost victims more in the end. It is best to discuss such plans with your attorney before you start a fundraising account.

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