Denver Car Accident Lawyer

“A huge thank you to Olson Personal Injury Lawyers for their hard work on my case. They made sure I was informed and comfortable every step of the way. Truly a professional and caring team. I would recommend them to anyone!” – Gabe S.

Our lawyers have the experience to handle all types of car accidents. Some of the most common types of car accidents we see in Denver, Colorado include: 

• Reckless driving accidents – Speeding contributed to 237 fatalities last year and caused 1,274 speeding-related deaths in Colorado over five years.
• Distracted driving accidents – In 2020, 10,166 crashes involved distracted drivers, causing 1,476 injuries and 68 deaths.
• Drunk driving accidents – 1 in 3 traffic deaths in Colorado involve impaired drivers.
• Auto insurance claims – Colorado uses a fault-based system for auto accidents, holding the at-fault driver responsible for damages.
• Total loss accidents – According to a U.S. consumer study, 27% of all collision claims in 2023 were deemed total losses.
• Failure to yield accidents – Since 2017, the Colorado State Patrol has investigated nearly 8,000 crashes caused by drivers failing to yield right of way, leading to 60 fatalities and nearly 2,000 injuries.
• Head-on collision accidents – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported a 58% fatality rate for vehicle occupants in head-on collisions in 2017.
• Hit and run accidents – In 2023, Colorado recorded almost 3,000 hit-and-run crashes, with a 35% rise in the first quarter compared to 2022.
• Rear-end accidents – In 2022, there were 3,400 deaths from rear-end crashes in the United States, which made up 17.3% of all fatal vehicle-to-vehicle collisions that year.
• Sideswipe accidents – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, reports that sideswipe collisions account for approximately 13% of all traffic collisions.
• Rollover accidents – According to the NHTSA, rollovers account for approximately 33% of all traffic fatalities in the United States.
• Defective car and part accidents – NHTSA’s data shows that mechanical failures are responsible for approximately 12-13% of car accidents yearly.
• Defective road accidents – Approximately 39% of major roads in the U.S. are in poor or mediocre condition, according to the latest report from the American Society of Civil Engineers for 2025.
• Pedestrian accidents – Intersections are hazardous for pedestrians in Colorado, accounting for 32% of fatal crashes between 2017 and 2021, the most in the nation.
• Teen driving accidents – Distracted driving surveys show younger drivers are particularly prone to risky behaviors, including phone use, eating, and speeding.
• T-bone accidents – Side impacts accounted for 22% of all vehicle occupant deaths from crashes in 2022.
• Uninsured motorist accidents – With thousands of collisions yearly in Denver, cases often involve uninsured or underinsured drivers.
• Uber and Lyft accidents – Rideshare passengers are involved in 1.2% of all traffic fatalities in the U.S.

Every personal injury case is unique. If your case doesn’t match one of these examples, talk to one of our Denver car accident attorneys today to learn more about your legal options.

When you meet with one of our Denver car accident lawyers, your initial consultation and case evaluation are free. We won’t charge you anything up front, and you won’t owe us anything unless we win your case.

Your attorney will start by analyzing the circumstances of the accident and gathering evidence to build your case. Some evidence, like police reports, surveillance footage, and witness accounts, can be hard to collect on your own. Having a skilled lawyer by your side will make the process painless.

Then, your lawyer will determine who is at fault and begin negotiating with their insurance companies. Insurers will try to lowball claimants, especially if they think they can get away with it. We will reject offers that don’t respect the value of your claim and push to secure you fair compensation.

While most cases end in a settlement, some parties or insurers will refuse to agree to a reasonable deal. If necessary, we’re not afraid to go to court and fight to win you what you deserve.

We have a strong track record of achieving significant results in Denver car accident cases while providing unwavering support and excellent client service. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you.

Colorado law sets a three-year deadline to file a car accident lawsuit, providing more time than the general two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims. However, the sooner you begin your case, the more likely you are to successfully recover compensation.

You aren’t required to hire a lawyer when making a car accident claim, but handling the process yourself can be tricky. Insurers often try to lowball claimants and pay them less than their claim is worth. A skilled attorney can push back and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.