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Personal injury cases arise from a variety of accidents in which injuries are caused by someone besides the victims. If you were injured at the hands of someone else due to their negligence, you may have a personal injury claim. If someone else caused your injuries, that person should be held financially responsible. Car accident lawsuits are one of the most common personal injury claims. If you have been involved in an auto accident, one of our Denver personal injury lawyers may be able to help. Contact us today to find a Denver personal injury attorney near you.
If you or a loved one has been injured at the hands of someone else, call our accident attorneys in Denver, Colorado at Zinda Law Group at (800) 863-5312 for a 100% free case evaluation. We’ll help you determine whether it would benefit you to file a personal injury case.
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Over 100 years of combined experience representing injured victims across the country.
Available 24 / 7|Free Consultationwhat is the basis for a personal injury case?
The majority of personal injury cases will be brought under a legal theory known as negligence. To be successful in your claim for personal injury, you must be able to prove every element of negligence. You, the victim, have the burden of proof in negligence cases. This means that you must show that every element of negligence is met.
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationWhat is Negligence?
Negligence is a legal term that generally means someone failed to act as a reasonable person should have, which led to causing injury to another person. What is “reasonable” depends on the circumstances. Sometimes, standards are clear for how a person should conduct themselves. When there are not clear standards for how a person should act, then it is up to a jury or judge to decide whether the person was acting with negligence or not.
Some examples of clear standards for how a person should act are laws enacted for the safety of others, such as traffic laws to obey when driving. For example, it is illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If a person chooses to drink and drive and causes a collision with your vehicle, they may be held responsible for their negligent actions, as well as any possible criminal violations.
The standard for how people should act can vary based on who the parties are and where the actions took place. Regardless of these circumstances, by law there are four main elements of negligence that must be proven:
1. There must be a duty owed to you by the defendant, either to act or refrain from acting.
2. There must have been a breach of this duty.
3. The breach caused your injuries.
4. You were actually injured or harmed in some way.
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Available 24 / 7|Free Consultationdo i need a personal injury lawyer?
Many types of accidents could be the basis for a negligence claim and a claim for personal injury. Some of these cases can become very complicated. It is wise to reach out to one of our personal injury attorneys in Denver right away if you were injured in any way and you believe someone else may have been responsible.
To determine whether you need a personal injury lawyer, consider two main questions. First, was your injury caused by another person, not yourself, and by no fault of your own? Second, do you have actual injuries or damages?
If you were harmed as a result of someone else’s actions or inaction, then they may be liable to you for your injuries. Liability is a legal term that means that they are legally responsible to you for the harm that they caused. Injuries can be physical, mental, or emotional, but you must be able to prove them. Damages can be for any expenses incurred in repairing your personal property, such as your car if it was involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Personal injury claims are a way for victims to recover financially for any harm that was suffered due to someone else’s negligence. The person responsible for the harm will have to compensate the person harmed, in payment for both present and future damages that result from the accident. Sometimes, injuries can become worse or require long-term management. A personal injury lawyer will be able to help you consider any long-term expenses that may arise and help you calculate a settlement reward that accurately reflects the cost of all of your damages.
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We have successfully represented clients in a wide variety of cases across the country.
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