DENVER ACCIDENT AND INJURY ATTORNEYS

Common Injuries Suffered in a Personal Injury Case

For every type of accident, whether it be a car accident, dog attack, or slip and fall, there are a number of injuries that can occur. The severity of the incident, and a number of other factors, can all play a role in the type of injury you sustain.

• In Vehicle-Related Accidents
  • Contusions
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Scrapes and cuts from broken glass
  • Neck and back injuries (whiplash)
  • Injuries to the chest
  • Head injuries
  • Trauma to internal organs
  • Emotional and psychological trauma
  • Chronic pain
  • Wrongful death
• In Slip/Trip and Fall Accidents
  • Concussion
  • Head and neck injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Hip and pelvis injuries
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Wrongful death
• In Traumatic Brain Accidents
  • Concussion
  • Seizures
  • Blood vessel damage
  • Nerve damage
  • Cognitive issues
  • Behavioral issues
  • Coma
  • Brain death
• In Dog Attacks
  • Scarring
  • Puncture wounds
  • Head or brain injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Emotional trauma
  • Wrongful death

While this is not a complete list of possible injuries that can be suffered in a personal injury accident, they do highlight the harm that a victim may have to suffer through.

Important Pieces of Evidence You Need for Your Personal Injury Claim

Our expert Colorado personal injury attorneys can help you to gather all the evidence you need to develop the strongest claim possible. We will help you to secure the following pieces of evidence:

1. 1. Accident Report

   An accident report provides an objective perspective of the accident and is normally made by a law enforcement officer - in the case of a car accident - or a person with authority should your personal injury accident take place at work or in another location. Generally, the report will contain information such as who was involved, where the incident took place, the cause of the accident, injuries suffered, who is responsible and other relevant details.

   2. Physical Evidence

   Physical evidence can help prove that you suffered a personal injury as well as the severity of the injury. Bloody clothing, damaged property, and other such forms of physical evidence are great at proving your claim.

   It’s worth noting that some physical evidence can be lost if not gathered immediately after the accident. Our Colorado attorneys can draft a legal letter inhibiting the liable party from destroying evidence.

   3. Photographs and Video

   Pictures and video are especially useful in providing visual evidence of the personal injury you suffered. If possible, try to take pictures of:

   • Your injuries
   • Your progress throughout treatment
   • Property damages
   • The scene of the accident

   Take the photos or video as soon as possible and from as many angles as possible as well.
2. 4. Statements and Notes

   If you are capable of doing so, ask any witnesses for their contact information so you, or preferably your lawyer, can gather statements from them. You’ll also want to keep a journal where you can take notes about your recovery process and other details about your injuries.

   5. Medical Records

   It is recommended you obtain medical records from the healthcare providers who provide you with services, including:

   • Hospital
   • Primary care providers
   • Physical therapists
   • Psychologists
   • Specialists
   • Emergency room
   • Surgical centers
   • Diagnostic centers

   Make sure to also keep all medical bills, hospital statements, prescriptions, receipts, discharge information and treatment documentation you may receive.

   6. Insurance Communication

   Take notes or record any conversations you have with any insurance adjuster. This can help to protect you from any bad faith actions taken by the insurer.

   7. Document Lost Wages

   If your injury prevents you from working, then you may lose part of your income. Since you may be entitled to recovery for these damages, you will want to collect evidence that shows exactly how much you have lost since suffering your personal injury. Make sure to provide any documentation to your employer which notes this inability to work and make sure to request documentation which states how much you are losing in wages.

3. Compensation For Your Injury

   Because every personal injury claim is different, the amount of compensation you will be able to recover will vary depending on the physical, mental, emotional, and financial damages you or your loved one have suffered.

   Rest assured that the Denver personal injury attorneys at The Bourassa Law Group will fight to help secure the following compensation for your injuries:

   • Medical Expenses – Our team will fight for compensation to cover current and future medical expenses related to your injury.
   • Property Damage – If your property suffered damages, such as in a car accident, we will help to secure compensation to repair or replace.
   • Pain and Suffering – Damages aimed to help cover quality of life changes.
   • Loss of Income and Future Earnings – Recovery for any lost or future wages if you are unable to return to work.
   • Physical Impairment - Paid to victims of accidents who suffer quality of life issues.
   • Loss of Consortium –This type of compensation helps cover injuries that affect a victim’s ability to interact with their spouse or children.
   • Disfigurement - If your personal injury caused a major alteration to your physical appearance and affects your ability to live a “normal life,” disfigurement damages may be obtained.
   • Emotional Distress and Trauma – Emotional trauma can be just as serious as physical damages. Compensation can be recovered for these damages.

   At The Bourassa Law Group, we are ready to help you get the compensation you are owed so you can concentrate on getting the treatment you need. Contact us today at (303) 331-6186 for a FREE, no-obligation consultation.

4. Committed Denver Personal Injury Attorneys Ready to Deliver Results

   When you choose to work with our Denver personal injury lawyers, we’ll do everything we can to earn your trust. Our experienced attorneys:

   • Have a wide range of experience handling personal injury claims and how Colorado laws can affect them.
   • Can represent you in your dealings with insurance companies.
   • Will work diligently with a supporting team of investigators, medical professionals, and other legal professionals to obtain important evidence and develop a strong claim.
   • Can greatly improve your odds of obtaining full and fair compensation for the injuries you have suffered.
   • Our attorneys have the ability to successfully litigate your claim in court. We are NOT afraid to take your claim to trial and will not accept just any settlement.

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