Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney Boulder, Fort Collins

Protecting the Rights of Injured Colorado Motorists

Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney Boulder, Fort CollinsMotor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death and disability for Americans between the ages of 2 and 33, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The physical, emotional, and financial trauma caused by motor vehicle accidents can be overwhelming, and victims are often left to recover from their painful experience with few or no resources.

However, in such cases, the Tenge Law Firm can help. If you or a friend or loved one has been involved in a motor vehicle accident, contact attorney J. Todd Tenge and his Boulder team, also serving Denver and  Fort Collins. We will evaluate your claim during a complimentary confidential consultation, and determine how to most effectively pursue compensation for you and your family after a devastating accident.

Types of Motor Vehicle Accidents:

Motor vehicle accidents include the following types of collisions and crashes:

What to Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident

Read J. Todd Tenge's Car Crash "To Do" List.

If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, it's vital to first seek medical attention to treat any injuries. Then, you should write down as much information about the accident as you can, including the names and phone numbers of the other driver and passengers involved, and any witnesses to the accident. Note all parties' injuries and vehicular damage. Take down the insurance information and driver's license number of the other driver. If a police officer responded to the accident, be sure to get his or her information. Should you have a camera on your phone or in your car, take photos of the scene of the accident and the vehicles involved.

Finally, contact motor vehicle accident attorney J. Todd Tenge to schedule a personal consultation to discuss moving forward with a claim. The sooner you get in contact with our Tenge Law team, the better chance we have of collecting the evidence necessary to building the strongest case possible on your behalf.

Who Is Responsible for My Injuries?

Motorists have a duty of care to exercise reasonable care while driving. If a driver breaches this duty and fails to exercise due care, and/or exhibits driving behavior that is reckless or otherwise dangerous, and causes an accident, he or she is at-fault for the accident and was negligent and thereby legally responsible for any damages incurred.

Injured victims may file a personal injury claim to collect reimbursement for their medical bills and other injury-related expenses; the family of an individual killed in a motor vehicle accident may file a wrongful death claim to recoup for the loss of their loved one.

Colorado law allows injured victims to pursue compensation even if they were partially at-fault for an accident. This is called "comparative fault." Colorado is a "partial" comparative fault state. According to the doctrine of comparative negligence, the plaintiff may collect damages proportionate to the defendant's percentage of fault for the accident, up to 50 percent of their own fault. For example, if the defendant was 70 percent at fault, the plaintiff is eligible to collect 70 percent of his or her total accident-related losses and expenses. However, once the injured party is found 50 percent negligent (or more), they no longer have a right to damages.

Contact Our Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney

If you have been injured or a member of your family has been killed in a motor vehicle accident, contact attorney J. Todd Tenge, serving Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, and surrounding Colorado areas, to schedule a free consultation. If the accident was caused by a negligent or reckless driver, you could be eligible to recover financial compensation.