Car Accident Lawyers in Fort Collins, Texas

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Regardless of whether it was your fault, a car accident can be a scary, stressful, and in some cases even life-threatening experience.  Physical injuries, on top of being potentially very painful, can require weeks or months of expensive rehabilitation.  It can also be expensive to fix your vehicle or replace your property.  Though insurance companies often tout themselves as neighborly and willing to lend a helping hand, accident victims can often find themselves fighting these companies to get the compensation that they deserve.  After a car accident, an experienced Fort Collins car accident lawyer might be able to help guide you through the process of getting what you deserve for your injuries.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact the car accident attorneys at Zinda Law Group at (800) 863-5312 for a free case evaluation.

AUTO ACCIDENT CASES WE HANDLE

At Zinda Law Group, we understand that a car accident is never a minor issue for its victims. This is why it is critical that you seek the assistance of an experienced Fort Collins car accident attorney to assist you in your claim.  At Zinda Law Group, it is likely that one of our attorneys will have handled a case that is similar to yours.  In addition, we have the resources to be able to help you fight for maximum compensation.  A brief listing of some of the types of cases we handle include:

Distracted Drivers

It is no secret that Americans, unfortunately, are increasingly texting while they drive.  This increase can cause accidents that result in extremely severe, or even fatal, consequences for their victims.  However, texting is not the only thing that distracts drivers.  Anything from opening a window to fiddling with the entertainment console in the car, even if it takes the driver’s attention away from the road for just one second, can cause serious injuries.

Drunk Drivers

Though most drivers are, or should be, aware that drunk driving is extremely dangerous and irresponsible, not to mention illegal, almost 30 people die in drunk driving accidents on a daily basis.  For innocent victims, being involved in a drunk driving accident can be an extremely traumatic experience that leaves you with many questions.  Drunk driving accidents often result in serious injuries, or even death.  A drunk driving accident attorney can be crucial in answering your questions and helping you seek the money that you might be entitled to.

18-Wheeler/Semi-Truck

Truck accidents involve a lot of the same causes and injuries as car accidents involving only passenger vehicles.  However, the consequences can often be more severe given the immense size and weight of a typical 18-wheeler—especially when they are fully loaded.  Navigating the intricacies of an 18-wheeler accident can become much easier when a victim hires an experienced truck accident attorney.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents, like truck accidents, can often leave their victims with worse injuries than a standard accident involving only passenger vehicles. This is because motorcycles don’t have the safety features, like seatbelts or airbags, that a standard sedan or SUV comes with.  Also, motorcycles are more likely to be overlooked by other drivers due to their size, meaning they may be more susceptible to being run into by a distracted driver.

Read More: Fort Collins Bicycle Accident Attorneys

Uninsured Motorists

Typically, if you are in an accident that isn’t your fault, the insurance company for the other driver will be required to pay for your injuries and damages.  However, there can be additional complications involved in seeking compensation if the other driver doesn’t have any insurance or doesn’t have enough insurance to cover the injuries that they caused.

Hit and Runs

A hit and run accident is another type of accident that can involve a lot of extra complications.  For one, a major step in a hit and run will be trying to identify who the perpetrator was.  An attorney may be able to speak to witnesses, speak to the police, and work with any other evidence that is available to them in order to help you seek payment.

Parking Lot Accidents

The upside of parking lot accidents is that they often happen at low speeds, which means that they are typically not as severe as other types of accidents.  The downside is that, due to the congestion and constant movement that often exists in parking lots, accidents can happen relatively frequently.  Any attorney that you consider hiring should understand that, even if they may seem relatively minor to an outsider, your injuries are not minor to you.

Seat Belt Failures

Most of the time, the fault in a car accident will end up being distributed amongst the drivers who were involved.  However, this is not always the case.  Sometimes, the manufacturer of a vehicle or a mechanic might bear at least some of the responsibility.  One example is an injury that is caused, or at least exacerbated by, a seat belt failure.  Vehicle manufacturers have a responsibility to install working seatbelts in their vehicles, and if they have failed to meet this standard, then it is possible that they could be held liable for damagess.

WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT

As evidenced by the vast array of different types of car accidents Zinda Law Group handles, no two cases will ever look exactly the same.  This can result in confusion for accident victims who don’t know how to pursue their claim for maximum compensation.  However, no matter the exact details of your accident, there are some generally applicable steps you can take in order to help make sure you are not left out in the cold in regard to any possible compensation.

1. Seek Medical Attention

As soon as possible after your accident, address your medical needs.  This is critical for a few different reasons.  First, injuries may worsen over time if left untreated.  There are also certain injuries that might not present symptoms right away, so getting attention from a doctor could reveal injuries that you were previously unaware of and help you recover as quickly as possible.  Second, a long delay in seeking medical attention could possibly be used by the other side to argue that your injuries are not as severe as you are claiming.

2. Collect Information from the Parties Involved

If you are physically able to, collect the contact and insurance information from the parties who were involved in your accident.  It is never certain what information your attorney might need or what could end up becoming important, so having too much information is a good thing.  Make sure to gather the contact information from any person who may have witnessed your accident.

3. File a Claim with Your Insurance Company

For minor car accidents, it might be tempting to try to handle things on your own without involving insurance companies.  However, this is not a good idea.  For one, it is illegal in Colorado to fail to report any car accident that results in bodily injury or damage to property to the proper authorities.  Your insurance company also likely has a timeframe within which you are required to report any accident and failing to stick to this deadline may disqualify you from insurance coverage.

4. Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer with Experience in Car Accidents

After completing the initial steps, it is typically advisable to seek the advice of a qualified Fort Collins car accident attorney.  A car accident lawyer may be able to give you clarity on the current standing of your claim as well as the best way to move forward.  A lawyer may also be able to increase your chances of obtaining a fair settlement for your injuries by handling negotiations with the other parties and persuasively arguing in your favor.

WHAT YOU MAY EXPECT FROM ZINDA LAW GROUP

The Fort Collins car accident attorneys at the Zinda Law Group understand how difficult the period following an accident can be for the accident victim and their families.  Not only do accident victims often have complicated injuries that may take months or even years to fully address, but there is also the added stress of engaging with the legal system and dealing with other parties who want to pay you as little as possible. The Zinda Law Group is here to ensure that you don’t need to go through this difficult time on your own.

Our Fort Collins attorneys have helped many clients, and they are ready to help you.  The Zinda Law Group has access to the resources of a larger firm but provides the personalized attention of a smaller firm. For a car accident, some of those resources might include expert witnesses, professional investigators, and cutting-edge technology to give your case the extra boost it may need. On the other hand, we purposefully minimize the number of cases that our firm takes on so as to be able to give each one the attention that it deserves.

GET A FREE CASE EVALUATION TODAY

Zinda Law Group believes that accident victims shouldn’t have to worry about being able to afford legal representation.  That’s why we work on a contingency fee basis—you don’t pay us anything unless we win your case.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact the car accident attorneys at Zinda Law Group at (800) 863-5312 for a free case evaluation.

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Our Awards

AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA BY THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (2016-2020)

AWARDED TO JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA (2009, 2011-2012, 2014-2021), JOE CAPUTO (2019-2021), BURGESS WILLIAMS (2019-2020), & NEIL SOLOMON (2020-2021)

AWARDED TO JACK ZINDA (2016-2020), JOE CAPUTO (2016 – 2020) & BURGESS WILLIAMS (2016-2017)

LIFETIME MEMBERS JOHN C. (JACK) ZINDA & JOE CAPUTO