DUI Involving Injury or Death in Colorado
Dealing with a DUI accident is difficult. Obviously accidents happen on the road, we all accept that as part of driving a vehicle in Colorado. However, if an injury from a car accident happens due to the negligence of someone else driving under the influence, one of the hardest parts is coming to terms with the fact that you had no control over the situation.
When another person drives under the influence, everyone else who is on the road is now at a heightened risk for a major accident.
If you have been involved in a DUI accident and incurred serious injury, you must protect yourself legally. Call The Law Firm of Jeremy Rosenthal and set up your free initial consultation to make sure you’re doing everything necessary to protect your legal rights during this trying time.
What if I’ve Been Seriously Injured?
Serious injury during a DUI accident can be defined by different terms. Serious injuries are generally known as injuries that are beyond superficial wounds like broken bones, concussions and internal injuries. Serious injuries often involve taking time from work to allow yourself to heal. Sometimes serious injuries can require extensive surgery, making it difficult to do much of anything until the doctor declares you back on your feet.
All of these circumstances can be a burden financially as well as physically and emotionally. Getting legal help with your injury from a DUI accident is one of the ways you can help alleviate the stresses that are mounting from insurance companies, medical offices and anybody else involved in your accident.
Protecting Yourself After an Accident
If you have been in an accident with someone who was under the influence, first you need to get yourself checked out. Even if you feel ok at the time, this may be due to the adrenaline that is running through your system at the time of the accident. Go to the hospital immediately after the police report is filed for the accident so that any injuries that you have can be documented.
This handy guide to Steps You Should Take After a Car Accident is even more helpful!
Get an Attorney
If it turns out that you have been injured by a DUI driver, you should get a lawyer immediately. Attorney representation is the best step that you can take on a DUI case. It is very likely that the other individual in the accident will seek representation, making it a necessity for you to have someone fighting for and protecting your rights. Attorney Jeremy Rosenthal has helped many victims in circumstances very similar to yours and knows exactly how to deal with the insurance companies when it comes to DUI legal defense.
Did you know that Attorney Rosenthal began his career on the side of the insurance companies and knows all the tricks they’ll try and use against you?
The second that your life is changed because of a DUI injury, you need to seek someone to be on your side. Both emotional and physical healing will need to take place after being harmed in a DUI accident. Make sure that you get the compensation that you need in order to properly heal and move on.