Could I successfully file a personal injury lawsuit if I hired a attorney?

My son was injured in our neighborhood by a speeding truck and was seriously injured. I have been advised by the doctors to speak with a lawyer. What do I need to prove to get compensation for damages and medical bills?

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Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC | Linda Chalat
Denver, CO

To answer your question requires consideration of the specific facts, such as the age of your son, whether he was in the street at a crosswalk or not, the conduct of the driver and so on. But frequently claims by pedestrians against drivers are successful, and since your son was seriously injured you should consider pursuing a claim.

Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/17/2011

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Answered By: Tenge Law Firm, LLC

I strongly recommend you hire a qualified, experienced injury attorney to handle this case for you. It is imperative to make sure your son is fully compensated, not only for his past medical expenses, pain and suffering and other losses, but also for future medical care, impairment, disfigurement (if any) and any other damages and losses which may impact him into the future.

Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/13/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Richard Copeland, LLC

First, you must prove who was at fault or at least convince the driver's insurance company that the speeding driver was at fault. Then you need to see how your son is going to recover. You will need to reach a point where the doctor or doctors can tell you that the need for acute care is over and that it is time to settle. You will need all of the medical records and bills and an analysis of your son's economic damages. Then you need to send all of this to the insurance company within the applicable time period and negotiate a settlement. If that doesn't work, go to trial. Sounds like a lot of work, doesn't it. It is. You have no idea. Then there is the possibility of destroying your case by missing a deadline or forgetting to file something you meant to file. Maybe your son needed you that day.

Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/12/2011

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