Our Personal Injury Practice Areas

No, you do not have to be severely injured to bring a personal injury claim.  In fact, many significant settlements have involved clients who either did not believe they were injured or thought their claim was not large enough to justify hiring a personal injury lawyer. 

There is a common misconception that a person has to be severely injured to recover compensation from a personal injury claim.  We often hear from potential clients that their injuries “may not be worth hiring a lawyer.”  However, when it comes to a personal injury claim, recoverable injuries come in all shapes and sizes.  Even low impact car accidents with minor property damage can still result in a sizable monetary recovery.   

If you are injured because of someone else’s negligence, the law is designed to hold that person accountable.  There is no legal standard for how injured you need to be.  Colorado law allows you to pursue damages for catastrophic injuries such as death and paralysis, severe injuries such as broken bones or herniated discs, and moderate injuries such as muscle sprains and bruises.  The law does not distinguish among the injuries you have suffered.  If you have been injured at all, you are entitled to pursue a claim for monetary compensation under Colorado law.

If you have been in a motor vehicle accident or otherwise injured due to another person’s negligence, you should not automatically assume that you are not injured.  This is because it is not always clear what your injuries are.  It is quite common for a person to believe they did not suffer any significant injuries, only to obtain an MRI or CT scan and find out that they suffered a concussion, herniated or bulging disc, or a muscle or ligament tear.

Many injuries are not detectable without proper medical treatment.  What feels at first like a stiff neck could actually be a significant whiplash injury that requires extensive medical treatment. These types of injuries worsen with time and can affect you later in life if they are not properly diagnosed and treated.  Failing to obtain proper medical treatment can also increase the chances of being reinjured or having a relapse down the road.

The same applies to brain injuries.  Concussions and traumatic brain injuries are some of the most frequently undiagnosed conditions. When your body suffers a sudden change in velocity such as a car accident, your head and neck snap forwards and backwards.  This causes an impact to the brain that can lead to significant cognitive injuries.  A person who has been in a car accident may think that they only have a headache or stiff neck and not realize that they have a concussion or serious brain injury. 

It is critical that you obtain prompt medical treatment following a car accident or other injury event.  Even if you don’t feel injured, it is extremely important to get evaluated to rule out a more significant injury.  This will allow you to obtain proper medical treatment and also obtain peace of mind.  You should never ignore pain, no matter how minor.  Likewise, you should never assume that pain, headaches, dizziness, vision issues, or ringing in your ears will simply go away on their own and never return.  If you are suffering any such symptoms, you are likely more injured than you realize.

At McQuaid Injury Law, we work with a team of medical professionals to properly diagnose and treat your injuries.  Once we have properly identified the extent of your injuries and the recommended treatment, we will speak with you about your claim and the best way to proceed.

The insurance company may lead you to believe that either you are not injured or that your injuries are not worth much. However, that is not true.  Each person is different and responds to injuries differently.  An older individual or a person that has a history of spinal injuries is going to respond differently to the physical forces involved in a car accident.  Colorado law requires the insurance company to treat each person individually and take into account all circumstances concerning their health and medical history.  You should not assume that you do not have a compensable injury or that your past medical history excludes you from a claim.

If you have been injured in a car accident or suffered injuries due to someone else’s negligence, you should immediately contact a personal injury lawyer.  You should not ignore your symptoms or assume that your injuries aren’t worth bringing a claim.  Further, don’t let the insurance company try to minimize your injuries or convince you that you don’t have a personal injury claim. 

The only way to know the value of your case is to contact an experienced personal injury attorney.  Contact McQuaid Injury Law now for a free consultation to discuss the extent of your injuries and the value of your claim.