Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Lakewood

Motorcyclists have a 30 times higher risk of death in an accident compared to an automobile. If the rider survives, there’s still an 80% chance of sustaining an injury. If you are injured due to another’s negligence, you need a Lakewood motorcycle accident attorney to fight for the settlement you deserve.

Your injuries can lead to:

• Lost work
• Lost future wages
• Disfigurement or disability
• Soaring medical bills

Helmets reduce the risk of death, but even with a helmet, your injuries can be life-altering. 

At the Law Offices of Dianne L. Sawaya, we know that your biggest fear is a reality – someone else turned your joyful ride into a nightmare.

Motorcyclists have little protection against injuries, and even if you did everything 100% right on the road, someone else’s negligence can turn your world upside down.

Let us help you fight to get the compensation you deserve.

Call us at 303.558.7070 and we’ll provide a free case review for you.

Why Do Motorcyclists Choose Our Firm?

Fatalities involving motorcycles accounted for 20% of all traffic accidents in Colorado despite accounting for just 3% of all vehicles on the road.

We know that your life is forever changed, and you need legal counsel that will:

• Negotiate with insurers
• Fight for the maximum settlement
• Listen to your needs and concerns

For over 25 years, we’ve helped clients, just like you, by making their cases a priority. We review your case, gather evidence and keep you in the loop throughout.

How We’ll Handle Your Case

Working with us as your Lakewood motorcycle accident attorney starts with a free case review. We need to know the facts surrounding your case, what transpired, your injuries and how your life changed afterward.

We want to know every last detail because each small detail matters.

Our goal is to ensure you get a fair settlement, and this means:

• Discussing our planned strategy with you
• Learning about your injuries, prognosis and life changes
• Presenting your case to the insurance company
• Negotiating with insurers to reach a settlement

We keep you in the loop, so you’re never left wondering about the progress of your case. 

If we can’t come to a fair settlement that’s in your best interest, we’ll prepare to go to trial and fight for you in court.

What are the Signs My Case Will Go to Trial?

Every motorcycle accident case is unique. Whether your case goes to trial will be highly dependent on the circumstances and details of the accident.

Although most cases are settled out of court, some make their way to trial. 

A case may go to trial for many reasons:

• The evidence is conflicting, and negligence isn’t obvious
• The insurance company refuses to come to a fair settlement
• Multiple parties are at fault
• The insurance company acted in bad faith

Depending on the circumstances of the case, we may determine that going to trial is the best course of action.

How is Fault Determined?

Colorado is a modified comparative negligence state, which means that liability may be shared between the parties involved in the accident.

It also means:

• If a driver is more than 50% at fault for the accident, they lose their right to pursue compensation for damages.
• Your compensation will be reduced by an amount based on your percentage of negligence. For example, if you’re deemed 20% liable for the accident, your compensatory award will be reduced by 20%.

To achieve maximum compensation, we must be able to show that the other party was of greater negligence than you. An attorney can help establish liability and achieve the best possible outcome in your case. 

Contact our office to schedule a free case review

Several types of evidence can be used to determine fault, including:

• Photos and videos of the accident scene, injuries, vehicle damage, weather conditions and other environmental factors.
• The police report, which may include the officer’s assessment of who was at fault.
• Eyewitness testimony from anyone who may have seen the crash.
• Video surveillance footage that may have captured the accident as it happened.

Establishing liability can be complicated, and it can be even more difficult when you’re trying to recover from your injuries. A Lakewood motorcycle accident attorney will look at all of the facts and evidence to help determine fault and help you navigate your claim.

How the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya Can Help with Your Case

At the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya, we know that a motorcycle accident can cause serious, life-changing injuries. You may require ongoing medical care. You may even lose your ability to return to work.

You shouldn’t have to carry the financial burden of injuries caused by another party’s negligence. 

We’ll negotiate with insurance companies and pursue the maximum compensation you’re entitled to under Colorado law. 

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss the details of your case.