Member of the Colorado Bar Association since 2014. Attorney, Christopher M. Nicolaysen focuses primarily on helping those injured in Colorado car accidents, other auto accidents, and Colorado personal injury incidents.
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Any personal injury can throw off your future plans, but catastrophic injuries are uniquely devastating.
When someone is severely injured in an accident, they usually need expensive medical care for the rest of their life.
If you were catastrophically injured due to the negligence of another person, you may be able to take legal action.
Hiring an experienced Fort Carson catastrophic injury lawyer could increase your chances of receiving compensation for your losses.
A “catastrophic” injury is generally understood to be one that has permanent and debilitating effects.
In other words, a person who suffers from catastrophic injuries may not be able to return to their pre-accident physical condition.
These types of injuries significantly limit a person’s physical mobility, cognitive function, and/or ability to hold employment.
Some examples of catastrophic injuries may include:
A local attorney could help an injured party determine whether a catastrophic injury claim is appropriate in their situation.
Personal injury lawsuits must account for both short-term and long-term losses.
Economic damages in catastrophic injury claims could cover all past and future medical expenses and lost wages.
Non-economic damages in these cases may include:
As with most civil cases, a plaintiff could have their damage award reduced if they are found to be partially liable for the accident.
Under Colorado Revised Statute §13-21-111, a claimant that is more than 50 percent responsible for their accident may not recover damages.
Additionally, the court may proportionately reduce a plaintiff’s compensation by the percentage of fault they are found to bear.
There are limits to the amount of monetary damages a plaintiff may receive, even if they are not at fault.
As of January 1, 2020, C.R.S. §13-21-102.5 states the damage cap is $613,760 for most injuries.
However, this limit can increase to a maximum of $1,227,530 based on “clear and convincing evidence” of catastrophic harm.
A skilled lawyer in the area could help an injured party pursue fair compensation for all of their catastrophic injuries.
If you recently suffered a permanent injury in an accident, you are likely dealing with a tremendous amount of physical pain, emotional anguish, and financial stress.
Filing a personal injury lawsuit could help you get the compensation you need to support your recovery, but you should not attempt to take on a case alone.
Seeking legal assistance could put you in a better position to succeed with your claim.
The Fort Carson catastrophic injury lawyers at our firm could work tirelessly to support you throughout your case.
Call today to schedule a meeting and speak with an attorney about your situation.
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Attorney, Christopher M. Nicolaysen focuses primarily on helping those injured in car accidents due to no fault of their own.
The personal injury matters include auto accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and trucking accidents.
Chris truly enjoys helping clients through a difficult time and helping them get the compensation they deserve.
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