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Thornton Personal Injury Overview

In Colorado, you can take legal action if someone causes you harm. You can do this if you are injured in a variety of different ways, from suffering injury due to a dog bite to getting hurt in a car crash.

Unfortunately, navigating the legal system can be complicated. You’ll need to file your claim within the statute of limitations for personal injury claims, which is typically two years.  You’ll also need to make sure you understand the defendants who are to blame and that you make compelling legal arguments to maximize the chances of a favorable outcome.

The good news is, you don’t have to do these things alone. Ridder Law is located in the Thornton area, and we have represented many residents and visitors who have been hurt or who have lost loved ones as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of others. Our car accident attorneys in Thornton handle a wide variety of claims, including those arising from truck, motorcycle, rideshare, and scooter accidents, among others. Our firm is committed to offering personalized representation with direct access to your lawyer, and we are ready to fight for you.

To find out how we can help you navigate your injury claim and get the justice you deserve, give us a call at (720) 812-1047 or contact us online today.

How Can Our Thornton Personal Injury Lawyers Help You?

Ridder Law helps clients who have been injured in many different types of accidents and incidents. Some of the personal injury claims we have handled in the past have involved clients injured in:

In these and other cases where someone in Thornton has been harmed, our firm brings a deep understanding of the law, extensive experience with similar cases, and a commitment to pursuing justice. 

We only represent injured plaintiffs at our firm, and we know the ins and outs of each of these different case types, from the strict liability rules that apply to dog bite claims to the special complexities associated with dealing with third-party insurance in rideshare accident cases. 

Our legal experience is unparalleled, and we are ready to bring it to the table to help you get the compensation you deserve. 

What Are Your Rights as a Personal Injury Victim in Thornton? 

Colorado law established a rule called modified comparative negligence in Code Section 13-21-111 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. This law states:

“Contributory negligence shall not bar recovery in any action by any person or their legal representative to recover damages for negligence resulting in death or in injury to person or property, if such negligence was not as great as the negligence of the person against whom recovery is sought, but any damages allowed shall be diminished in proportion to the amount of negligence attributable to the person for whose injury, damage, or death recovery is made.”

Essentially, this means that as long as the other party is at least 51% responsible for causing you harm, you can pursue a claim to recover monetary damages for the losses they caused you to endure. However, your ability to recover compensation will be reduced by the fault that belongs to you.

This means if you were 25% responsible for an accident that caused $100,000 in financial losses, you could pursue a claim to recover $75,000 in compensation from the other party who was to blame. 

You should be entitled to be “made whole” by the at-fault party, which means you should be paid full and fair compensation for all economic and financial losses attributed to them. This includes payment of past and future medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress damages.

Who Can You Pursue A Personal Injury Claim Against?

When someone injures you as a result of negligence or intentional wrongdoing in Thornton, you can pursue a personal injury claim against that individual. You can also pursue a case against companies, or even against government agencies, that are responsible for harming you (although there are special rules for suing the government). 

Depending on the type of case you have, you may need to show:

  • The other party was negligent, or did something wrong intentionally, which led to your damages. You can prove negligence by showing the other party was unreasonably careless or violated a duty they owed to you.  You can also prove negligence by showing a violation of a safety rule. For example, if a driver was speeding or made very unsafe moves behind the wheel, that driver could be held accountable for your auto accident.
  • The other party is vicariously liable for your losses. Vicarious liability rules say an employer is responsible for the negligent on-the-job acts of their employee. You could use this rule to sue a hospital after a doctor caused you harm in a malpractice case or to sue a trucking company after a driver employed by the company caused you harm. 
  • Strict liability rules apply. There are certain situations where a defendant can be automatically liable for your losses, regardless of negligence. Dog bite cases are a good example of this, as owners are liable if their dog attacks, regardless of whether the owners were careless or knew the animal was aggressive

Ridder Law understands all of these different legal theories for pursuing a personal injury claim. We can help you to understand which rules apply to your case and to build a strong claim showing the other party is to blame under one of these legal theories. 

We’ll also help you to identify all potential defendants who could be held responsible for your damages, as the more defendants you pursue a claim against, the greater the chances you will be fully compensated for all harm done. 

How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer in Thornton Help You?

At Ridder Law, we offer personalized support that large firms don’t. We have a long history representing Thornton residents, and we are committed to ensuring that you have your questions answered and that you have direct access to your attorney during the entirety of your case.

We truly care about our clients, and we bring to the table not just a strong desire to help them get justice but also the legal experience necessary to give every client the best chance of a favorable outcome.  From day one, we will be there to help you, offering assistance including:

  • Gathering evidence: This could be crash scene photos, police reports, driver logs, property maintenance records, security camera footage, witness reports, or expert testimony, depending on your case. 
  • Identifying defendants: We’ll review the details of your claim to make sure you have identified all parties who could be held responsible to you for your losses. 
  • Negotiating a settlement: Our firm regularly helps clients get fair compensation for damages without the need for a trial. This can be a simpler, faster solution, and insurance companies are often more willing to make a fair settlement offer because they know we will go the distance to stand up for our clients. 
  • Litigating your case: We have courtroom experience and a long history of successfully fighting for our clients in court when no settlement offer is reasonable.

Contact Our Thornton Personal Injury Attorneys Today

To find out more about how we can help you with your personal injury claim, give us a call today to schedule a free consultation with one of our Thornton personal injury lawyers. You don’t have to go it alone. Ridder Law is on your side. Contact us today at (720) 812-1047.