Auto Accident Attorneys
Denver & Boulder, Colorado
For many years, if you were in an auto, truck or motorcycle accident in Colorado, the law was simple: Your insurance company was responsible for your medical bills whether the accident was your fault or not. Nor were the medical bills part of any suit against the responsible driver. But in 2003, Colorado switched from no-fault insurance to tort coverage, meaning that your medical expenses are not automatically paid. If you have health insurance, your insurance company will seek to be repaid the cost of the medical bills from any money you receive from litigation, though medical expenses are not recoverable from the responsible party. Settling your claim, if not done carefully, can result in you owing more money to your own insurance carrier than you received from the responsible party.
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As a result, there is far more complex litigation over auto accidents and attorneys are more frequently involved. That’s why it’s important to choose knowledgeable, experienced attorneys like the ones at Hull & Zimmerman. We pursue each case diligently, aggressively and vigorously to achieve the maximum compensation possible for an auto, motorcycle or truck accident victim or his or her family.
Types of accidents Hull & Zimmerman handle include:
- Automobile accidents. Even the simplest accident may involve complicated insurance paperwork and court appearances. You can’t rely on an insurance company to represent your best interests. An attorney who represents you, rather than your insurance company, can ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
Click here to read the frequently asked questions on auto accidents. - Truck accidents. Lawsuits involving semi trucks can be very complex because there are usually large companies and many parties involved in the case, including the trucking company, the truck driver, the trucking contractor and the truck owner. In addition to multiple parties, there are usually multiple insurance companies involved as well. There may be legal issues involving workers’ compensation and handling an out-of-state accident. The situation may be further complicated by factors such as equipment malfunctions, overloading, brake and tire maintenance, trucking regulations, and appropriate markings and protective devices on the truck. Many times, a complete reconstruction of the accident must be conducted quickly in order to determine all of the factors and responsible parties involved.
Click here to read the frequently asked questions on truck accidents. - Bus accidents. Bus accident claims involve more complex issues than regular motor vehicle accidents. There are often questions about the condition of the bus, federal safety standards, the drivers’ proper licensing to operate the vehicle, the drivers’ competence or fault, and substance abuse issues. There could be multiple defendants, such as the driver, the bus company, the municipality or a school district. More importantly, there may be multiple insurance companies involved and multiple lawyers for the other side.
- Motorcycle accidents. Motorcycle accidents are different from other kinds of accidents because the injuries tend to be more serious and often involve permanent consequences such as skin grafting, loss of limbs, paralysis or head injury. M ore than 80 percent of all reported motorcycle accidents result in serious injury or death to the motorcyclist. Successfully litigating motorcycle accident cases includes making sure the motorcycle rider got the respect and right-of-way he or she deserved. Because bikes are smaller than cars, trucks and SUVs, drivers often overlook motorcycles or fail to give them proper rights on the road.
Click here to read the frequently asked questions on motorcycle and scooter accidents. - Railroad accidents. Railroad crashes kill hundreds of victims each year and injure thousands of others. Railroads have a duty to make their trains and crossings safe, including operating the trains correctly and providing gates, lights and other warnings to motorists and pedestrians. Railroad companies are also responsible for their pedestrian crossings, steps, platforms, bridges and stations. To protect your legal rights following catastrophic injury or death due to a train accident, it is wise to consult the Hull & Zimmerman law firm as soon as possible. Within the first week, important physical evidence can be lost, and witnesses may become hard to find.
- Pedestrian accidents. In a battle between a car or truck and a pedestrian, the pedestrian loses. In fact, according to the National Center of Statistics and Analysis, on average, a pedestrian is killed in an auto accident every 109 minutes. In 2002, there were 4,808 pedestrians killed in auto accidents and, 71,000 pedestrians were injured. A Hull & Zimmerman attorney can ensure you’ll get the compensation you deserve.
- Bicycle accidents. Although bicycles have the same rights on the road as automobiles, they aren’t always treated fairly by motorists. When a car and a bicycle collide, the bicyclist suffers the most and, in many cases, does not survive the accident. To make matters worse, many drivers leave the scene of a bicycle/car accident and are never found and held accountable.
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If you live in the Denver and Boulder, Colorado area and are seeking justice for any type of auto accident, contact us today for a FREE CONSULTATION.
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Hull and Zimmerman, P.C.
2921 W. 120th Ave., Ste 220
Westminster, Colorado 80234
Phone: 303-423-1770
Fax: 303-423-2102
Toll Free: 1-866-385-3505
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