Denver T-Bone Accident Lawyer

During your free initial consultation, Mr. Pushchak will listen carefully as you explain what happened during the accident and how your injuries have affected your life. He’ll ask specific questions about the events associated with the collision to understand the facts more clearly. You’ll leave the consultation understanding your legal options.

Mr. Pushchak moves quickly to secure any evidence that clearly demonstrates the other driver was at fault. He requests the police report, tracks down witnesses, and secures traffic signal timing records or intersection camera footage wherever it’s available. Gathering this evidence quickly plays an important role in building the strongest possible case, since video footage may not be saved indefinitely and witness recollections may fade over time.

Mr. Pushchak works with medical experts to fully document your injuries and demonstrate they were directly caused by the accident. This medical documentation makes it harder for the insurance company to argue that you had a pre-existing injury or that your injuries weren’t as serious as you claimed.

In addition, he may work with accident reconstruction experts who can support your argument that the other driver was at fault. This expert testimony can be very important when liability is being disputed.

Once liability and damages are established, Mr. Pushchak will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf. During the negotiation process, Mr. Pushchak:

• Presents your case and explains the damages you’re seeking
• Responds to their counteroffers
• Pushes back firmly against any attempt to undervalue your claim or shift fault for the accident onto you

The negotiations will usually result in a series of counteroffers until a fair settlement is reached.

Most T-bone car accident claims settle before they go to trial. However, there are times when a settlement may not be in your best interests. In situations where the insurance company’s offer fails to adequately compensate you for your damages, Mr. Pushchak is fully prepared to take your case to trial.

You pay nothing to hire Mr. Pushchak, and you owe him nothing unless he wins your case. His fee consists of a percentage of your damage recovery, agreed upon before he starts working on your case.

Colorado law entitles you to recover both economic and non-economic damages from the driver responsible for the accident.

Economic Damages

Economic damages cover the direct financial costs your injuries have caused. Depending on the specifics of your case, your economic damages may include:

• Medical expenses
• Physical therapy and other rehabilitation costs
• Costs of future medical treatment if your injuries require ongoing care
• Lost wages during your recovery
• Lost earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from performing your job moving forward

Non-Economic Damages

Non-economic damages compensate you for the ways the crash has affected your life beyond the financial costs. While these are more subjective and harder to quantify, they often make up a significant portion of your total damages. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, potential non-economic damages you may be able to recover include:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Permanent scarring or disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of activities you valued before the accident

The driver who failed to yield the right-of-way is typically at fault in a T-bone car accident. This can happen when a driver runs a red light, disregards a stop sign or turns into oncoming traffic. Colorado’s comparative negligence laws allow you to recover compensation as long as you were less than 50% responsible for the accident.

Fault is determined by reviewing the available evidence, including the police report, witness statements, traffic signal data, and any intersection camera footage. In addition, photos of the positioning of each vehicle after the accident or any skid marks present at the scene can help indicate which driver was at fault.

The value of your case depends on the severity of your injuries, the cost of your medical treatment, your lost wages and the impact the accident has had on your daily life. Mr. Pushchak can give you a more accurate estimate of your case’s value after reviewing the specific details of your accident and injuries during your free consultation.

Call 911 to report the accident and request a police report. Exchange information with the other driver, and photograph the vehicle damage, the accident scene and any visible injuries. Avoid discussing fault with the other driver or the insurance company before speaking with an attorney. Seek medical attention, even if your injuries seem minor.

Yes. An admission of fault at the scene doesn’t guarantee the insurance company will offer fair compensation for your damages. Insurance companies still routinely dispute the severity of injuries and try to minimize settlement offers, even in cases where liability was never in question.

Colorado law gives you three years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing this deadline generally prevents you from recovering compensation for the injuries you’ve suffered.

While you have three years to file, it’s best to hire an attorney shortly after the accident. Speaking with Mr. Pushchak right away allows him to start gathering evidence while it’s still available. If too much time passes, key evidence demonstrating the other driver was at fault may no longer exist, and witness recollections may fade or become less accurate. These issues can negatively impact your ability to build the strongest possible case.