Denver Personal Injury Attorney

Personal injury law covers claims where you were hurt because someone else, such as a driver, a business, or a property owner, was careless enough that the law calls it negligence. Here are a few examples of personal injury:

• A driver runs a light and hits you
• A store leaves a spill unmarked, and you fall
• A company sells a defective product that injures you

To win, you generally have to show the other party was at fault, and in return you can pursue the full picture of what the accident cost you:

• Medical bills,
• Lost income,
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress

Workers’ Compensation and On-the-Job Accidents

Workers’ compensation operates under an entirely distinct framework. If a workplace injury occurs in Colorado, benefits cover your medical expenses and a percentage of missed wages regardless of fault, even if you accidentally contributed to the incident. In return, Colorado law establishes workers’ comp as your exclusive remedy against your employer (C.R.S. § 8-41-102), preventing you from filing a separate lawsuit against them for the same accident. Furthermore, traditional workers’ comp benefits do not compensate for pain and suffering.

The Third-Party Claim Intersection

Complexities arise when an accident happens on the job due to the negligence of someone other than your employer or a co-worker. For example, if you are a delivery driver and another motorist rear-ends your work vehicle, or if you are injured by defective equipment manufactured by an outside company while working, you may have grounds for both a workers’ compensation claim and a third-party personal injury lawsuit.

Why Kaplan Morrell for Dual Claims

Kaplan Morrell was built to handle these exact intersections, but our expertise doesn’t stop at the workplace door. Our Denver team manages both standalone personal injury claims and complex workers’ compensation cases all under one roof. If your accident involves overlapping workplace injuries and third-party liability, you won’t have to coordinate between two separate legal teams that have never worked together. Whether your injury happened on the job, on the road, or anywhere else, we handle the entire process from start to finish.

Personal Injury is Civil Law

These two tracks can run simultaneously, and one does not depend on the other. Criminal court restitution also frequently excludes major damages like pain and suffering or future lost earnings (C.R.S. § 18-1.3-602), making a separate civil claim essential for full recovery.

If your accident involves both criminal elements and personal injuries, Kaplan Morrell’s Denver team can help you navigate where both tracks overlap to ensure you are fully compensated. 

Why Choose Kaplan Morrell in Denver

• Decades of Colorado Advocacy: For more than 25 years, we’ve defended everyday people against lowball insurance settlements and corporate legal tactics.
• Personalized Approach: Unlike high-volume firms that treat clients like case numbers, we maintain a focused caseload to give you individual attention and tailor our legal strategies directly to your needs.
• Bilingual Support: Hablamos Español, providing clear, direct communication for Spanish-speaking clients throughout the Denver area.
• Multidisciplinary Capabilities Under One Roof: Because our firm handles personal injury alongside workers’ compensation, criminal defense, and immigration law, we see the full picture, ensuring overlapping issues are seamlessly coordinated without needing multiple disconnected law firms.
• Zero Upfront Costs: With a contingency fee, you pay nothing unless we successfully resolve your case.
• Relentless Administrative Relief: We handle every exhausting hurdle, from tracking down medical evidence and handling aggressive adjusters to ensuring strict Colorado filing deadlines are met, so you can focus your energy entirely on recovery.

“I had an outstanding experience working with this firm.”

“From the very beginning, Michael Kaplan was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about helping me achieve the best possible outcome.

Throughout the entire process, he was extremely responsive, patient in answering my questions, and always took the time to explain things clearly so I felt confident and informed every step of the way. His expertise and attention to detail really stood out.

~CC, Google Review, March 2026

How a Denver Personal Injury Claim Works With Kaplan Morrell

Take the First Step Toward Your Recovery

1. Reach out for a free consultation. Call 970-356-9898 or book online. Contact our Denver office to share your story. We will listen to what happened, review your injuries, and evaluate where things currently stand with the insurance adjuster.
2. We Get to Work Immediately: Time is critical after an accident. Early involvement allows us to secure fleeting evidence, track down witnesses, and lock in crash details before memories fade and records disappear.

3. We Handle the Burden: You focus entirely on your physical healing. We take over all communications, paperwork, and pushback from the insurance companies.

4. We Fight for Full Compensation: Whether through strategic settlement negotiations or aggressive courtroom litigation, we pursue every dollar you are owed.

A Note on Legal Deadlines

Every personal injury claim follows its own timeline based on the unique medical and factual details involved. However, waiting too long can jeopardize your case. Under Colorado law, strict statutes of limitations apply, such as a three-year limit for most motor vehicle accidents (C.R.S. § 13-80-101) and a two-year limit for general personal injury claims. Reaching out early keeps your options open.

Call our Denver team today or book your consultation online to get started.