Denver Personal Injury Lawyer

What Types of Cases Does Pushchak Law Handle?

If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, Pushchak Law can help. Brian Pushchak represents accident victims throughout Denver and Colorado in a wide range of personal injury cases.

Motorcycle Accidents

Due to the lack of protection provided by motorcycles, injuries in a collision can often be catastrophic. Mr. Pushchak has made motorcycle accident cases a primary area of specialization, and this expertise can give you the edge you need when seeking to maximize your compensation after a devastating crash.

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Dog Bite Attacks

Colorado law adheres to the principle of strict liability in dog bite cases, and the dog’s owner is responsible for your injuries regardless of whether the animal has a history of aggression. Dog bite cases are Mr. Pushchak’s other area of specialization, and he can help you recover the full compensation to which you’re entitled.

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Car Accidents

The roads in Denver and along the Front Range have become increasingly congested in recent years, making car accidents a regular occurrence. If you’ve been injured by a negligent driver, Mr. Pushchak can ensure your rights are protected.

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Slip and Fall Accidents

Many slip and fall accidents are preventable. When a property owner fails to take reasonable precautions, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

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Truck Accidents

The massive size of semi-trucks can result in catastrophic injuries when a collision occurs with a smaller vehicle. Mr. Pushchak understands the complex state and federal laws governing these cases, and he can help you recover full and fair compensation.

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Bike Accidents

The majority of bicycle accidents involving a motor vehicle are the fault of the other driver, often resulting in devastating injuries for the cyclist. Colorado law provides important protections for bike riders that will help you hold the negligent driver accountable.

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Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents almost always result in serious injuries. When a vehicle strikes a person, the human body bears the full force of the impact. Colorado law provides strong protections for pedestrians, even in situations where fault may be disputed.

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Wrongful Death

If you’ve lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, you most likely have a lot of questions. We can help you get the answers you’re seeking, along with compensation for your tragic loss.

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Catastrophic Injuries

Some injuries can completely alter your life forever. If you’re facing the immense challenges associated with a catastrophic injury, Mr. Pushchak can make sure your long-term needs are covered.

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Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can affect every aspect of your life, including your cognitive function, relationships, ability to work and long-term independence. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, Mr. Pushchak will fight to ensure your long-term needs are fully accounted for in your compensation.

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Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can result in chronic pain, limited mobility and a permanent reduction in your quality of life. The long-term costs associated with these injuries can be substantial, and Mr. Pushchak will make sure the full extent of your future needs is reflected in any settlement or verdict.

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Nursing Home Abuse

It’s never easy to place the care of your elderly loved one in the hands of someone else and unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect occurs often. Find out the warning signs of abuse and how you can hold the negligent nursing home accountable.

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Swimming Pool Accidents

Property owners are required to make sure their pools are safe for guests. If you’ve been injured in a swimming pool accident caused by negligence, you may be entitled to compensation.

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Why Choose Pushchak Law

The stakes are high after suffering a serious injury caused by the negligence of another. It’s important to have an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side who can fight for your rights and ensure you receive the full compensation to which you’re entitled. When you choose Pushchak Law, you’ll have peace of mind that your case is being handled by an accomplished attorney who truly cares about you and will go the extra mile to deliver the best possible outcome.

No Fee Unless You Win

Pushchak Law handles all cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront. If we win the case, we will receive a percentage of your settlement as payment. This percentage is agreed upon at the start of the process, so there are no surprises. If you don’t recover any money, you don’t have to pay anything for our legal services. This fee arrangement ensures you have access to the best possible legal representation regardless of your financial situation, and you don’t have to worry about legal fees at a time when you’re facing costly medical bills.

Free Consultation

At Pushchak Law, we believe it shouldn’t cost you any money to understand your legal rights and options. That’s why our consultations are always free. You’ll have an opportunity to sit down with Mr. Pushchak and discuss your case in person so that you can understand what to expect and the ideal strategy to achieve your desired outcome. You’ll be able to ask as many questions as you need to understand the laws governing your case.

Proven Track Record of Success

Throughout his career, Brian Pushchak has developed a proven track record of success, helping many of his clients achieve six figure or multi-million dollar settlements after a serious personal injury. View our Results page and our Case Studies to learn more about the outcomes we’ve achieved for our clients.

Local Knowledge

Mr. Pushchak has been practicing law in the Denver area for his entire career. He knows the courts and judges in the area, and he understands the ways in which Colorado laws will impact your case. This local knowledge will give you the edge you need when seeking to maximize your compensation.

Trial Experience

While Mr. Pushchak always strives to settle your case whenever possible, he understands that a settlement may not always be in your best interest. That’s why he prepares every case as if it may go to trial. If your claim does go to trial, you’ll have a seasoned litigator fighting for your rights who can make the strongest possible case to a jury.

Our Informed Decisions™ Approach to Personal Injury Law

Mr. Pushchak’s Informed Decisions™ Approach is focused on helping you achieve the best possible outcome to your case. This unique approach to personal injury law keeps you in control of your case at all times, while ensuring you’re armed with all the information necessary to play an active role in determining the strategy used. This ensures our team remains aligned with your needs throughout the entire process.

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How Does a Personal Injury Claim Work?

Navigating a personal injury claim can feel overwhelming. While every case is different, the process generally follows the same key steps.

1. Free Consultation

Every case starts with a free consultation where you’ll discuss your case in detail with Mr. Pushchak. After telling him what happened and how your injuries have impacted your life, you’ll have the ability to ask Mr. Pushchak any questions necessary to ensure you understand your legal rights and options.

Make sure to bring any information that will help Mr. Pushchak understand what happened, how badly you were hurt and what this injury has cost you. This may include:

Any accident reports or police reports filed at the time of your injury
Photos or videos of the accident scene
Medical records and bills associated with your injury
Proof of lost wages if you missed time at work while recovering
Names and contact information of any witnesses to the accident, if you have them
A written timeline or personal notes describing what happened and how the injury has affected your daily life

2. Case Investigation

In order to recover compensation for your damages, you must be able to prove the other party’s negligent actions caused your injuries. Proving fault requires you to present evidence supporting your claim, and this evidence is gathered by Mr. Pushchak during his case investigation. As part of his investigation, Mr. Pushchak will:

Gather evidence from the accident scene
Interview any witnesses to the accident
Review any police reports that were generated at the time of the accident
Gather medical records to establish the nature and severity of your injuries
Consult with medical experts, accident reconstructionist and other specialists who can provide objective insights into the cause of the accident and the extent of your injuries

On average, the investigation phase can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending on the specifics of your case.

3. Filing and Negotiation

After Mr. Pushchak has investigated your case, he’ll notify the at-fault party’s insurance company and file a claim. As part of this filing process, he’ll send a demand letter outlining:

The facts of the case
The extent of your injuries
Evidence supporting the damages you’ve suffered
The amount of money you’re seeking in compensation

The demand letter begins the negotiation process and establishes a starting point for any counteroffers you’ll receive from the at-fault party. The negotiations typically involve a back-and-forth process involving multiple counteroffers from each side until an agreement is reached or one party indicates they’ve made their final offer.

Negotiations can potentially take between several weeks and several months depending on the facts of the case and the amount of money you’re seeking. In situations involving complex legal disputes, negotiations can potentially take much longer before a resolution is reached.

4. Settlement or Trial

Most personal injury cases will settle before going to trial. If you and the at-fault party agree on a fair amount of compensation, a settlement agreement will be drafted to finalize the claim. You’ll receive the agreed-upon compensation, and the case will be considered resolved.

If a settlement can’t be reached, your case will go to trial. It’s important to understand that there are no guaranteed outcomes in a trial, so you must weigh the risk of receiving nothing vs. accepting an offer that doesn’t adequately compensate you for your damages. Mr. Pushchak will advise you on the best course of action. If he believes going to trial is the right approach, his litigation experience will help give you the greatest chance of a successful outcome.

Keep in mind that filing a lawsuit doesn’t necessarily mean your case will go to trial. Negotiations can continue until the trial starts, and this can often help reach an agreement that wasn’t possible before the presence of a trial loomed over the process.

Most personal injury trials typically last a few days to a few weeks, but the full resolution of your case from the date of filing your lawsuit can potentially take several years due to the pre-trial steps and court schedules.

What Compensation Can I Get for My Personal Injury Case?

Personal injury claim settlement concept -wooden blocks spelling out the words resting on hundred dollar bills beneath a wooden judge's gavel. The compensation you can potentially receive for your personal injury case depends on the specifics of your accident, the severity of your injuries, the laws governing your case and the extent to which your life has been impacted. These factors will impact both the types of damages and the dollar amount you can expect to receive.

There are two primary categories of compensation available in a personal injury case: economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages refer to the financial losses you’ve suffered. These are pretty straightforward to calculate since you will have records of the out-of-pocket expenses associated with your injury. Depending on the specifics of your case, your economic damages may include:

Current and future medical expenses
Rehabilitation costs
Lost wages from time missed at work while you recover
Lost earning capacity (if your injury prevents you from maintaining your prior income level)

Non-economic damages refer to the ways in which your injury have impacted your life that can’t be quantified by a monetary value. While these damages are more subjective and therefore more challenging to calculate, they can often play an important role in your overall compensation. Common non-economic damages may include:

Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Scarring or disfigurement
Loss of enjoyment of life

In rare situations, you may also be able to seek punitive damages. These are typically reserved for situations where the at-fault party exhibited especially reckless conduct, such as drunk driving.

Case Results: Verdicts and Settlements

$4.75 million | Motorcycle Accident | Collision resulting in catastrophic, life-altering injuries

$1.35 million | Motorcycle Accident | Rear-end accident with a semi-truck resulting in catastrophic injuries

$660,000 | Dog Bite Attack | Dog bite resulting in permanent facial disfigurement

$1.025 million | Car Accident | Head-on collision resulting in traumatic brain injury and significant orthopedic injuries

Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes

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“Brian and his team were amazing!! It’s so hard to know what to do and how to help yourself in situations like this. I was attacked by neighbors dogs with my GIRL(dog) and felt helpless to cover the expenses my family incurred. Brian honestly felt like he cared actually listened and took this issue head on. Often people are forced to feel like the help of an attorney is for Money grabbing and feel bad to use the help available to them. I could not be more grateful for the help I received!! Thank you all for caring enough to fight for me!!”

Michalle C.

“We received help from Brian! This is a person that genuinely cares about his client and improving the overall quality of client. he’s not scared to go ahead to head with any of the big firms to make sure you get what you deserve. speaking of personal experience, even after your claim is settled and over with he still reaches out to make sure you’re good. if you want somebody that’s gonna fight for you this is the best person for you. Although it only allows five stars, I feel like he should have 100 stars because he’s very far in between anymore in this world. If you want the best, you have to get rid of the rest. Definitely check out Brian.”

KC A.

“Brian was so amazing after my no fault accident. He was a huge advocate providing me with support, knowledge, and kindness. I wouldn’t have had the same result without him and I’m beyond grateful. I’m so appreciative of Brian and highly recommend him if you ever find yourself injured and in need of help. He made a huge difference in my case and I’m really happy to have worked with him!! Thank you, Brian and staff!”

Susie M.

“This man will be my lawyer forever. Because of Brian Pushchak, I was able to rest easy while he fought tooth and nail for the proper settlement to be honored for me. He had answers to all my questions and a very welcoming attitude. Not only is he one of the most hardworking lawyers I have ever come across, he is also friendly, very understanding, and down to earth, which made him easy to talk to. It helped me a lot to get through the tough time I had ahead of me. Thank you, Brian, for everything and for being the amazing person you are. Thank you for helping with my case and making sure I got what I deserved.”

Christina H.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims in Colorado

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Colorado?

In Colorado, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of your injury. Motor vehicle accidents, including car, truck and motorcycle crashes, have a slightly longer deadline of three years. If you miss these deadlines, you lose the right to pursue compensation entirely, regardless of how strong your case is. There are limited exceptions, such as when the injured party is a minor or when a government entity is involved, so it’s important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident.

How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?

At Pushchak Law, personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no upfront legal fees — you pay nothing out of pocket to get started. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you, and our fee is a percentage of that recovery. You’ll know exactly what that percentage is before we begin working on your case.

What is my personal injury case worth?

Every case is different, and no attorney can ethically guarantee a specific outcome. The value of your claim depends on factors such as the severity of your injuries, your medical expenses, how much work you missed, whether your injuries are permanent and the degree of the other party’s negligence. An experienced personal injury attorney can evaluate the specific facts of your case and give you a realistic picture of what full compensation might look like.

What should I do immediately after an accident?

If you are able to, take the following steps: call 911 and report the accident, seek medical attention right away even if you feel fine, document the scene with photos if possible, get the contact and insurance information of anyone involved, collect names and contact information of any witnesses, and avoid making statements to insurance adjusters before speaking with an attorney. The steps you take in the immediate aftermath of an accident can have a significant impact on the strength of your claim.

Can I still recover compensation if the accident was partly my fault?

Yes, in many cases. Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you can still recover compensation as long as you are found to be less than 50% at fault for the accident. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are found to be 20% at fault and your damages total $100,000, you would recover $80,000. If you are found to be 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover anything, which is why insurance companies often try to shift blame onto the victim. An attorney can help ensure fault is assigned fairly.

How long does a personal injury case take?

It depends on the complexity of your case. Cases that settle out of court can resolve in a few months to about a year. Cases that go to trial can take significantly longer — sometimes two years or more. Factors that affect the timeline include the severity of your injuries, how long it takes to reach maximum medical improvement, whether liability is disputed and how cooperative the insurance company is. Brian Pushchak will give you an honest assessment of the timeline based on the specific facts of your case.

Will my case go to trial?

Most personal injury cases settle before trial. However, insurance companies tend to offer fairer settlements when they know your attorney is willing and prepared to go to court. Brian Pushchak is an experienced trial attorney who will not hesitate to take your case to trial if that is what it takes to recover the compensation you deserve.

What if the at-fault driver had no insurance or not enough insurance?

Colorado requires insurance carriers to offer their customers uninsured and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, which can provide compensation when the at-fault party has insufficient or no insurance. Depending on your own policy, you may have significant coverage available to you. This is one of the first things we evaluate when reviewing your case.

Do I have to accept the insurance company's first settlement offer?

No, and in most cases, you should not. Initial settlement offers from insurance companies are typically far below the full value of your claim. Once you accept a settlement, you waive your right to pursue any additional compensation, even if your injuries turn out to be more serious than initially thought. It costs nothing to have Brian Pushchak review an offer before you accept it.

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