Maximize The Settlement You Deserve
If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence, whether it was due to an automobile accident, neighbor’s pet, dangerous condition at a store, drunk driver, or any injury where you were not at-fault, where do you turn? When your loved one has passed away due to someone else’s negligence, how do you find closure? When your financial safety is at risk and your family’s future uncertain, how do you find balance once more? When so many questions are left unanswered–questions to medical professionals, insurance companies, and family members – who do you trust to show you the way? Our Colorado Personal injury lawyers have the answers.
My name is Dianne Sawaya, and I know exactly what you are going through. I know that it is extremely difficult to figure out what you should do next when you or your loved one is suffering from the repercussions of a car accident, workplace accident, or other types of incidents. And even though you’ve experienced a life-altering accident, you’re not the type of person to sue, but you aren’t just suing; you’re trying to get as much help as possible for you and your family, and I want you to know that that is absolutely more than okay. Even if you were partially at fault, you may have a right to receive the compensation and assistance that you and your family deserve.
I was born and raised in the great city of Denver, Colorado, which makes helping the people of Denver that much more special. My pre-medicine undergraduate studies help me understand what our personal injury clients are truly coping with. I have practiced law for more than 30 years, devoting 20 of those years to achieving personal injury settlements for Denver accident victims.
If you’re suffering from a workplace injury, dog bite, or another type of devastating personal injury event, you shouldn’t suffer alone. You and your family truly need help, and my team and I are here to give it to you. This is your time to heal from your injuries–that is what is most important. You should focus on getting better, and you can do so with the guidance of a Denver personal injury attorney. We truly care about you and we work with doctors and other professionals to help you heal.
I am a compassionate, experienced, well-respected Denver, Colorado, personal injury attorney, and my team of attorneys at the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya are here to work long and hard for you and your family. We take a personal, compassionate approach to personal injury law–we work only for you and your family–not for insurance companies or big corporations. Doctors and other professionals trust us to help and that is because when you are our client, we truly care about you–we want you to heal and get better.
Passionate About Client Experience
If you’re suffering from a workplace injury, dog bite, or another type of devastating personal injury event, you shouldn’t suffer alone. You and your family truly need help, and my team and I are here to give it to you. This is your time to heal from your injuries–that is what is most important. You should focus on getting better, and you can do so with the guidance of a Denver personal injury attorney. We truly care about you and we work with doctors and other professionals to help you heal.
I am a compassionate, experienced, well-respected Denver, Colorado, personal injury attorney, and my team of attorneys at the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya is here to work long and hard for you and your family. We take a personal, compassionate approach to personal injury law–we work only for you and your family–not for insurance companies or big corporations. Doctors and other professionals trust us to help and that is because when you are our client, we truly care about you–we want you to heal and get better.
We can get you the medical treatment and compensation you need and deserve.
Our team of Denver personal injury attorneys provides personalized services for each client who has been seriously injured. Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya is devoted to victims of car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents, those injured on the job, and those who have been harmed by dangerous pets, and others. We maintain constant communication–we’ll be with you each step of the way. Read about how we help people just like you through their injuries.
Call our Denver, Colorado office today and ask for Dianne.
Personal Injury Claims Overview and Financial Recovery
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by another person or entity, you may be wondering what you should expect from your personal injury case, as well as how long it is likely to take. Since the majority of personal injury cases will settle without going to court, you may not reach every state discussed, as your claim could settle at any point. Your first priority following an injury is to obtain proper medical treatment. Even in situations where you feel your injuries are not that severe, remember that during any accident your body receives a jolt of adrenaline which can mask symptoms of an injury. Therefore, in most cases, you should see a doctor, whether at an ER or your own general practitioner, after an accident.
Depending on the accident, and the extent of your injuries, if you are physically able, it is always a good idea to take photographs at the scene of the accident, obtain contact information for any witnesses to the accident, and keep a careful record of all details associated with the accident. Your personal injury attorney may find any of all of these invaluable resources for your Denver personal injury claim.
For virtually anything more than the most minor of incidents, it is a good idea to discuss the situation with an experienced Denver personal injury attorney. If you are comfortable with the process, confident you can achieve a fair result, and your injuries are very minor, you could potentially handle the claim on your own. Anything else absolutely requires help from a Denver personal injury attorney. If you have more than very minor injuries, the other side is resisting paying what your claim is worth, you are out of work for more than a couple of days, or you have medical expenses that total more than $2,000, talk to an attorney as quickly as possible.
One of the first things your Denver personal injury attorney from the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya will do is to thoroughly interview you, finding out everything you know about the accident, your injuries, and your past, current, and (likely) future medical treatments. Your attorney will obtain your medical records, as well as all medical bills related to your injuries. If your attorney believes your claim can be settled for a reasonable amount, a demand will be made to the negligent party’s attorney or insurance company. Your attorney will wait to make such a demand until he or she is confident you have reached what is known as maximum medical improvement, or MMI. This means you are considered “recovered,” to the extent possible.
If negotiations fail, a personal injury lawsuit will be filed by your attorney. Unfortunately, it can take a significant amount of time for a personal injury case to make it to trial, but in many cases, the other side will settle for a reasonable amount rather than go through the uncertainty of a trial where a jury could award an even larger settlement. The discovery phase of the process allows each party to investigate what evidence the other side has, and what the legal claims and defenses will be. Interrogatories may be sent, as well as document requests. In some cases, depositions will be taken. When discovery ends, the attorneys will generally discuss a settlement. Depending on the facts of the case, mediation may be ordered.
Should settlement discussions and mediation be unsuccessful, the case may be scheduled for trial, which could last days, a week, or longer. It is important that the Denver personal injury attorney you choose is both an experienced negotiator as well as an aggressive litigator. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya meet both of those criteria.
Once you come to us following your accident with injuries, we will:
- Review the facts, answer your questions, and discuss your legal options
- If we feel you have a strong case, we will offer representation on a contingency fee basis
- Thoroughly investigate your accident
- Thoroughly investigate your injuries and medical treatments
- Identify all liable parties
- Present the other side with a demand letter
- Always treat you with respect and compassion
- Always stay in close communication with you throughout your case
- Negotiate a fair settlement on your behalf
- Litigate your case when necessary
In truth, most claims are settled through negotiations, however, it is crucial your Denver personal injury attorney is equally comfortable negotiating a claim or litigating the case.
FINANCIAL RECOVERY FOLLOWING A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Your accident may not have only left you with physical injuries, emotional injury, and pain, you may have also suffered financial issues related to those injuries. Economic recovery refers to a number of routes to compensation that will benefit you, aiding in the process of restoring your quality of life, both physical and financial. Special damages are those that are easy to quantify—things you can show a concrete amount for, such as medical expenses, lost wages, and lost future wages.
General damages are less easy to quantify such as emotional pain, PTSD, mental anguish, trauma from the accident, etc. Damages will be determined based on the extent of your injuries, the likelihood of future pain and suffering, whether the pain is chronic and may be permanent, whether you will recover completely or will always have some level of disability, and whether you have suffered lost wages or will be unable to return to work.
Medical expenses include hospital care, physician expenses, prescription medications, rehabilitative therapies, surgical procedures, and, in some cases, travel to and from a medical specialist which can include hotel and meal costs. Mental anguish or trauma can include feelings of grief, isolation, depression, fear, terror, and lost dignity, or such things as nightmares, flashbacks, insomnia, or other consequences of your accident. Loss of quality of life can encompass the inability to engage in activities or hobbies you once enjoyed and can no longer engage in and can also mean being unable to complete Activities of Daily Living— which are simple day-to-day tasks you could easily complete prior to the accident.
All of these factors go into the determination of how much financial compensation you are entitled to receive. Some people think that because an attorney takes a percentage of the final settlement, they would be better off handling the case on their own. In truth, however, those who have a strong personal injury attorney on their side are likely to recover a much larger settlement—without having to undertake complicated legal work.
TYPES OF PERSONAL INJURY CASES WE HANDLE
At the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya, we handle the following types of personal injury claims:
- Car Accidents — We understand that a Denver car accident can alter your life in ways you never imagined. When the negligence or inattention of another driver leaves you with injuries, an inability to work, and financial hardships, we can help. You may desperately need an advocate in your corner following a car accident—and we can be that advocate throughout the process. Attorney Dianne Sawaya will ensure all bases are covered and that you receive the best outcome possible. When you need a Denver car accident you can trust, contact the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya.
- Semi-Truck Accidents — If you have been involved in a large commercial truck accident you probably already know just how devastating the injuries can be. After all, when an 80,000-pound truck collides with a 3,000-pound passenger vehicle, the results are likely to be traumatic. Further complicating the process is the fact that there may be more than one liable party. Perhaps the truck driver was distracted or failed to follow traffic laws. Or, perhaps the trucking company hired a driver without conducting a thorough background check, or without ensuring the driver was properly trained. The loading company could be at fault if the accident was caused by an improperly loaded trailer. The maintenance company could be at fault if the truck was not properly maintained, and that lack of maintenance caused the accident. Or, the truck manufacturer or parts manufacturer could be at fault if a defective part caused the accident. Whatever the situation, Dianne Sawaya is highly experienced in Denver truck accidents, and will work hard to ensure a fair settlement.
- Motorcycle, Pedestrian, Bicycle Accidents — If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident a pedestrian accident, or a bicycle accident, chances are you have significant injuries. You could be required to undergo a lifetime of medical interventions and could be unable to return to work for weeks, months, or ever. Attorney Dianne Sawaya will help you recover from your motorcycle, pedestrian, or bicycle accident physically, emotionally, and financially. Moreover, Attorney Dianne Sawaya will investigate all avenues of insurance coverage which will help you recover for your motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, or bicycle accident.
- Wrongful Death — When a person dies as the result of the negligence of another person or entity, life can be difficult for those left behind—both emotionally and financially. While money could never replace a loved one, it can help family members left behind to be able to survive financially, particularly if the decedent was the primary wage earner.
- Premises Liability Claims — If you sustained injuries on someone else’s property, and your injuries were the result of negligence on the part of the owner of the property, you may be entitled to file a premises liability claim. Slip and fall accidents fall under premises liability claims, as do swimming accidents, theme park accidents, dog bites, and any other injuries caused by a hazardous condition on another’s property. The Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya will carefully build your premises liability case; we excel at insurance company negotiations and will work hard to ensure you receive the reimbursement you need and deserve.
- Workplace Injuries — We expect our employers to look out for our safety; when this does not occur, and you suffer a workplace injury, you may face physical and financial devastation. The workers’ compensation attorneys at the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya will work hard on your behalf to help you get the benefits you are entitled to receive. Since worker’s compensation in Colorado can be complex, we will fight for you following your workplace accident.
- Product Liability Claims — A product liability claim generally falls into one of three categories—a defectively manufactured product, a defectively designed product, or a product that fails to include adequate warnings or instructions for proper use (defective marketing claims). If you have been injured by a dangerous or defective product, Dianne Sawaya can help you. At the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya, we believe you deserve a strong advocate in your corner, and we want to be there for you from start to finish.
At the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya, we also handle burn injuries, explosion and electrocution injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and nursing home abuse and neglect injuries.
MAINTAINING CONSTANT COMMUNICATION
Our team of Denver personal injury attorneys provides personalized services for each client who has been seriously injured. Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya is devoted to victims of car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents, those injured on the job, and those who have been harmed by dangerous pets, and others. We maintain constant communication–we’ll be with you each step of the way.
We are proud to help the Denver, CO, community in every way we can. From helping individuals find medical treatment to fighting in court for their compensation, our team wants to put all of our efforts toward assisting families when they need the help the most. If you or your loved one is injured due to a car accident, workplace accident, slip and fall, or any other type of accident causing injury, contact our local Denver law office. Learn more about Dianne Sawaya.
IT’S MORE THAN A SLOGAN. IT’S OUR MISSION.
SMART.
At the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya, we make educated decisions for your unique situation because we are familiar with medical treatments and can easily communicate with medical providers. When you call us after you’ve been injured in a car crash, truck accident, or another type of negligence caused accident, our team works as a dedicated cohesive unit, pooling all of our knowledge to make sure we have explored all of your options. We can confidently explain it all to you–complex medical procedures, confusing insurance and legal terminologies, and more. We want you to understand what options are available to you, and how your family can move forward.
AGGRESSIVE.
When you hear the words “fight” or “aggression” you may immediately think of yourself being thrown into a stressful trial proceeding. This happens in a small number of cases. In fact, it’s our reputation of being aggressive with big insurance corporations that results in fair settlements and avoids the need to go into the courtroom. A trial proceeding is many victims’ biggest fear–the environment appears stressful and intimidating, especially when you don’t have experienced representation. We make it our mission to only litigate when it is appropriate. However, if going to trial is in your best interest, we will be more than capable to advocate for your family. We’ll do so with aggression and might because we know just how much is at stake for you and your loved ones.
COMPASSIONATE.
To say this is an emotional time would be a complete understatement. You’re healing, you’re coping, and you’re fighting–each and every day. Whether you have been seriously injured or you are grieving the loss of a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, this truly is a tumultuous time. When you’re dealing with the aftermath of an injury-causing event or a wrongful death, you are already weary from the heavy burden of stress and grief. If you are coping with an injury or the wrongful death of a family member, we will provide you with compassionate and personal service, treating you as if you were our own family members. We embrace you and your family, showing you the care and attention we would give to our own loved ones. Contact the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya today.
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