Bicycle Accident

Colorado Bike Accident Lawyer

The Law Office of Jennifer L. Donaldson is prepared to fight for your full and lawful compensation if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed in a bicycle accident. Based in Denver, Colorado, we represent clients along the Front Range, Western Slope and statewide.

Free Consultation: Toll-free 1-866-458-5008

Jennifer Donaldson is a life long cyclist who understands the dangers presented by drivers-who often fail to account for bike riders and pedestrians. As a skilled trial lawyer with more than 20 years of experience, she has recovered damages for all types of bicycle accidents involving the following:

• Cyclists struck by left-turning cars
• Sideswipe or veering into designated bike lanes
• Car doors opening into bicyclists or other cars
• Children run over on residential streets, in school zones or near playgrounds
• Hit and run bicycle accidents
• Motorists following too close in traffic

Bicyclists' injuries are often catastrophic or fatal, as even a helmet provides only limited protection when struck by a vehicle. Our firm has represented many cyclists and pedestrians who sustained serious spinal cord injuries (paralysis), head injuries (traumatic brain injury), or multiple broken bones as a result of driver negligence.

Investigating Bicycle Accidents

Swift and thorough investigation is important to preserve evidence and demonstrate driver liability. We use police reports, investigators, and accident reconstructionists to gather evidence from the scene, obtain statements from witnesses and to reconstruct accidents to determine liability.

Compensation Issues

Jennifer Donaldson actively pursues all sources of compensation, including the negligent driver's or car owner's liability insurance and umbrella policies, and/or the cyclist's uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) policy. Other potential sources of compensation for the injury may include their own UM/UIM umbrella policy, or that of a minor's parents. Through investigation, negotiation or litigation, we force insurance companies to honor their contractual obligations.

Although automobile insurance is required in Colorado, we are no longer a no-fault state. Instead, Colorado has reverted back to a "tort-based" system, requiring the insurance company of the negligent driver to pay the damages arising out of the accident, including paying the victim's medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering. Injured persons must now pay their own health care costs up front, but are legally entitled to obtain damages for medical and rehabilitation expenses from the at-fault party once the case is ultimately resolved. This system presents a substantial hardship for people without health insurance or cash to pay for such treatment. The Law Office of Jennifer L. Donaldson can help guide you through the maze of obtaining medical treatment.

Skilled and Compassionate Representation

For caring and experienced representation, contact a Colorado attorney with the demonstrated ability to recover maximum compensation for your physical, medical and emotional damages. We offer a free consultation at (866) 458-5008.