Catastrophic injuries reshape families and futures. When they happen in an accident, there must be accountability for the party that caused it. If you suffered a catastrophic injury in Thornton, CO, due to another party’s negligence, the Thornton catastrophic injury attorneys at Dulin McQuinn Young can pursue the compensation your family needs to move forward. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Why Dulin McQuinn Young is Set Apart in Thornton
Catastrophic cases require personal injury attorneys who can value them properly and fight for that value when the insurance company tries to get out of paying. That’s what we do.
Thornton clients choose us because:
- We have handled catastrophic injury claims for decades
- We have recovered hundreds of millions for clients facing serious injuries in Colorado
- We have a 5-star rating on Google and high ratings on legal services like Avvo
- We handle every catastrophic case on contingency and absorb all upfront costs.
- Our trial preparation starts at intake because that’s what forces the insurance company to take the claim seriously.
Reach out today to speak with a Thornton catastrophic injury attorney from Dulin McQuinn Young.
Should I Hire An Attorney for a Catastrophic Injury Claim?
Catastrophic injury claims trigger challenges from insurers. Many challenges. From blaming you for the accident to blaming your injury on preexisting conditions.
To combat these attempts to undermine your case, your attorney will:
- Consult life-care planners to project the total costs of your medical treatment, physical therapy, and personal care needs over your lifespan
- Partner with financial experts and vocational specialists to evaluate lost future earning capacity and career trajectory disruption
- Building comprehensive medical evidence alongside your attending physicians
- Uncovering all potentially liable defendants and available insurance policies
- Compel insurance providers to negotiate full financial settlements
Under Colorado law, economic damages and compensation for physical impairment or disfigurement are not capped. In catastrophic cases, these uncapped categories represent the majority of the claim, with capped non-economic damages adding additional value.
What If the Insurer Argues You Were Partly at Fault?
Colorado’s modified comparative negligence rule allows victims to share fault. Under C.R.S. § 13-21-111, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault or barred entirely if you’re found 50% or more responsible. In a catastrophic case worth millions, even a small shift in fault percentage can make a massive difference in what you take home.
Insurers regularly use comparative fault arguments to protect their bottom line and strengthen their negotiating position. These allegations are not always true. An attorney can challenge the insurer’s fault accusations and protect your right to fair compensation.
Damages and Caps in Catastrophic Injury Cases
Catastrophic injuries create costs that extend for years or decades beyond the initial hospitalization and, in the worst cases, result in death. In these cases, a Thornton wrongful death attorney can help with your claim.
A catastrophic injury claim can include money for:
- Emergency and trauma care
- Surgical procedures
- Long-term rehabilitation
- Physical therapy
- In-home nursing and attendant care
- Accessibility modifications
- Assistive devices
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
As mentioned above, non-economic damages like pain and suffering are subject to Colorado’s statutory cap (C.R.S. § 13-21-102.5). But your attorney can work to extract value from the damages that are uncapped and even search for additional damages (like punitives) that help increase the value of your case.
Speak to a Thornton Catastrophic Injury Attorney for Assistance
If someone else’s negligence caused a life-changing injury to you or a member of your family in Thornton, Dulin McQuinn Young can help you get justice. More than that, we can help you get fair compensation, now and for the rest of your life. Contact us today for a free consultation.