Denver Personal Injury Lawyer
- Last Updated:
- May 7, 2026
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Denver, the personal injury lawyers at Flaxman Law Group are ready to fight for every dollar of compensation you deserve.
When someone else’s negligence results in severe harm to you or someone you love, you may be entitled to recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Since 1981, Charles Flaxman and Steven Flaxman, of the Flaxman Law Group, have recovered nearly $1 billion for injured clients across Colorado. Call us today at (970) 999-0530 or contact us online for a free consultation.
Flaxman Law Group
1700 Lincoln St 17th floor 16-121, Denver, CO 80203
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Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Denver
At Flaxman Law Group, we are experienced personal injury lawyers who represent accident victims across Denver and the surrounding communities, including Aurora, Lakewood, and Englewood.
Denver recorded 15,701 crashes in 2024, leaving more than 5,500 people injured across the metro area, and behind every one of those numbers is a family dealing with medical bills, missed work, and an uncertain road ahead.
Flaxman Law Group is a proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States.
Our personal injury law firm handles the full range of personal injury cases, including car accidents, truck and commercial vehicle crashes, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, wrongful death claims, and workers’ compensation cases.
For nearly 50 years, Flaxman Law Group has stood beside injured Coloradans and recovered nearly $1 billion on their behalf. We know the legal system, and you don’t have to face this alone. We will be by your side through every step of the legal process until you are made whole again.
Flaxman Law Group Attorneys Licensed in Colorado
At Flaxman Law Group, we understand accidents are life-changing. We’re a family-led firm practicing in Colorado and South Florida with attorneys available 24/7 to help you secure the compensation you’ll need to move forward with your life after a car accident, a medical malpractice issue, or a workplace injury. We’ve secured nearly $1 billion for our clients so far, and want to win maximum compensation for you.
Charles Flaxman, Founding Attorney:
Over 40 years of legal experience. Before becoming a lawyer, Charles spent a decade as an insurance claims adjuster, giving him insider knowledge of how insurers evaluate and minimize claims. Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Steven Flaxman, Denver Managing Partner:
Leads the Denver office with a strong background in trial advocacy. Previously worked for insurance defense firms, which means he also understands the tactics used against claimants from the other side of the table.
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Types of Cases We Handle in Denver
Our Denver personal injury lawyers handle six primary categories of personal injury cases across Denver and Colorado.
Our firm is experienced in the full range of injury claims, from motor vehicle collisions and workplace accidents to wrongful death cases and medical malpractice.
Car Accidents
Car accidents are the most common personal injury claim in Denver, driven by distracted drivers, drunk driving accidents, impaired motorists, and high-volume corridors like I-25 and I-70.
If another driver's negligence caused your crash, you may be entitled to recover medical bills, lost wages, and compensation for your pain and suffering. Our legal team can walk you through the damages you are entitled to on your free call.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riders have no outer protection in a crash, which means their injuries are almost always far more severe than those suffered by occupants of enclosed vehicles.
Flaxman Law Group has recovered compensation for motorcycle accident victims across Colorado since 1981, and our attorneys understand the unique challenges these cases present when dealing with insurers who often try to shift blame onto the rider.
Wrongful Death Cases
A wrongful death claim in Colorado allows surviving family members to recover losses from the party responsible for their loved one's death.
We understand how overwhelming it is to lose someone to another person's negligence, and we know that no settlement can restore that person’s life or replace what your family has lost. What we can do is fight for your best interests and make sure the responsible party is held fully accountable.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Property owners in Denver have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors and customers, a responsibility governed by Colorado's Premises Liability Act, C.R.S. § 13-21-115.
Injuries from falls can include broken bones, head trauma, and spinal damage that require extensive and costly medical treatment. Our attorneys investigate property records, maintenance logs, and incident reports to build the strongest possible case on your behalf.
Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Commercial trucking accidents often involve multiple liable parties, including the driver, the trucking company, cargo loaders, and vehicle manufacturers. These are some of the most difficult cases to handle in the field of personal injury law.
Our attorneys pull black box data, driver logs, and carrier inspection records to establish exactly what went wrong and who is responsible.
We also cover the following personal injury types:
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home abuse
- Construction accidents
- Defective product liability
- And more
High-Value Personal Injury Verdicts and Settlements in Colorado
These notable results are publicly reported verdicts and settlements that serve to illustrate the possible outcomes of Colorado personal injury cases. These are sourced from court records, mostly, and do not represent Flaxman Law Group’s case results.
$205 million
Wrongful death / Truck accident
2025
Dan Caplis Law won a record $205 million jury verdict in a Colorado wrongful death case in Garfield County, believed to be the largest of its kind in state history.
- Source: Dan Caplis Law / Law Week Colorado
$145.26 million
Bad faith insurance/workplace fall
2025
2025 A painter suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling from a ladder; the insurer wrongfully denied coverage for inpatient rehabilitation. The jury awarded $145.26 million, including $60 million in punitive damages.
- Source: Jury Verdict Reporter of Colorado
$67.35 million
Personal injury / negligence
2024
Leo Nunez v. Comprehensive Care Services, Inc. was the largest verdict in Colorado’s top verdicts for 2024.
- Source: Jury Verdict Reporter of Colorado via Law Week Colorado.
$7.4 million
Truck accident
2023
A Denver jury returned a $7.4 million verdict for a man injured by a Knight-Swift Corporation semi-truck driver.
- Source: Law Offices of Peter M. Anderson, Denver District Court
$7.1 million
Pedestrian hit by vehicle
2024
Deysi Cari v. Natalie J. Vona Messersmith. Cari was crossing an intersection in a crosswalk when she was struck by Messersmith’s vehicle. Liability was admitted.
- Source: Jury Verdict Reporter of Colorado via Law Week Colorado
$3.75 million
Premises liability / wheelchair fall
2024
A 55-year-old woman in a wheelchair fell off an unpainted curb outside a movie theater in the dark, suffering fractures to her shoulder, wrist, and forearm; the verdict was reduced to $2.9 million based on comparative fault.
- Source: Jury Verdict Reporter of Colorado
The verdicts and settlements above are sourced from public court records and trusted news sources. They do not represent Flaxman Law Group’s case results. Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Amounts shown are before attorney fees and costs. This is an advertisement.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“Steven was probably the best experience I have had with any attorney, ever. Friendly, communicative, helpful, sincere, transparent, consistent, and reliable. Anytime that I asked for his help or had a question, he was available! Really appreciated him- Thank you to the Flaxman Law Group!”
“Steven and his team at Flaxman law firm were absolutely great to work with! They handled everything I needed them too perfectly with minimum stress and effort on my end. I would highly recommend them to anyone in the future!!!”
Steven is excellent at what he does! I was in a car accident and he took the time to educate me and understand all parts of my case. He was responsive, communicative and professional. Very attentive to detail and went above and beyond. Highly recommend working with Flaxman Law Group!
Without an Attorney vs. With Flaxman Law Group
Handling a personal injury without an experienced personal injury attorney means going up against insurance adjusters who do this every single day. Those adjusters are trained from day one to gather information that can be used against you, and without legal protection from our Colorado personal injury lawyers, you may not realize what you’re giving away.
You focus on recovering while we handle everything else.
Our Personal Injury Process
How Colorado Law Affects Your Personal Injury Case
Three Colorado statutes shape personal injury outcomes: the statute of limitations, comparative negligence rule, and insurance requirements.
You must understand how these statutes affect your outcome.
Missing deadlines can permanently bar your claim, especially with government entities, which require a notice of claim within just 180 days.
Colorado’s modified comparative negligence rule means your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you’re 50% or more at fault, you recover nothing.
This is why we recommend you contact our Denver personal injury attorneys immediately. We will answer questions during our meeting. It’s much better. It’s impossible for us to walk you through all of this without a meeting.
Here’s what you need to know:
| Most personal injury claims | 2 years from date of injury |
| Motor vehicle accidents | 3 years from date of accident |
| Wrongful death claims | 2 years from date of death |
| Government entity claims | 180 days to file notice of claim |
- Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault
- If you're found 50%+ at fault, you recover nothing
- Liability establishment is one of the most consequential parts of your case
- Minimum liability coverage: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may apply if at-fault party's limits are insufficient
How Do Insurance Companies Handle Colorado Personal Injury Claims?
Insurance companies treat personal injury claims as financial liabilities, and their adjusters are trained specifically to reduce what they pay out. Understanding how that process works on their end gives you a meaningful advantage when it comes to protecting your own claim.
Colorado requires all drivers to carry minimum liability coverage of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident. When those limits fall short of covering your actual losses, your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may apply, though UIM claims in Colorado must be filed within two years of recovering from the at-fault party.
Adjusters will often make an early offer before the full scope of your injuries is known, and accepting that offer without legal counsel may permanently release the at-fault party from any further liability.
Adjusters Are Trained to Minimize Your Payout
Insurance adjusters use specific questioning tactics designed to create ambiguity about fault and keep settlement offers as low as possible. They listen carefully for inconsistencies between what you say across different calls, and even small contradictions can be used to chip away at your claim’s value.
Early settlement offers are a common strategy, made before your diagnosis is complete and before the long-term costs of your injury are fully understood. Accepting any payment from an insurer without first consulting an attorney could leave you responsible for future medical bills the settlement was never designed to cover.
Why You Should Decline a Recorded Statement
You have no legal obligation to give a recorded statement to the opposing insurer after a Denver accident, and in most cases, doing so works against you. Defense attorneys review those recordings carefully and use them to contradict your testimony later in the process.
How a Lawyer Can Help You Recover The Maximum
A personal injury attorney brings legal knowledge, investigative resources, and negotiation leverage that individual claimants simply don’t have access to on their own. Attorneys can retain accident reconstruction specialists, independent medical experts, and economic analysts to calculate the full value of your long-term damages.
Cases prepared for trial, even those that ultimately settle before a jury hears them, consistently produce stronger outcomes than claims handled without representation. Since 1981, Flaxman Law Group has recovered over $1 billion for Colorado accident victims by going into every negotiation fully prepared to take the case as far as it needs to go.
How Much Is Your Denver Personal Injury Case Worth?
There is no universal formula for determining how much a personal injury case is worth in Denver, Co.
However, it’s not uncommon to see settlement in the six to seven-figure range.
Your case’s value depends on four factors: liability, injury severity, economic losses, and available insurance coverage. Beware of anyone quoting a number before reviewing your medical records, income history, and accident details.
What we do know is this: Well-documented claims settle significantly higher than poorly documented ones.
Colorado has no minimum injury threshold, so you can pursue claims for any harm level. Settlements range from thousands (minor cases) to millions (catastrophic injuries, permanent disability, wrongful death).
Here are the following damages you can sue for:
- Medical bills and future care costs
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Property damage
- All require documentation to support
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Colorado places no cap on non-economic damages in most cases
- Catastrophic injuries affecting your ability to care for yourself/family typically yield highest valuations
- Strength of your evidence
- Severity of your injuries
- Available insurance coverage
- Your percentage of fault (Colorado's 50% comparative negligence rule reduces damages proportionally)
What Damages Can You Recover in a Colorado Personal Injury Case?
The most common types of damages you can recover usually fall under the following categories:
- Past and future medical bills are the most commonly recovered economic damages
- Future care costs require medical expert testimony (ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, assistive devices, long-term monitoring)
- Spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries often require lifetime care costing millions—expert projection is essential
- Gather all treatment records (emergency rooms, specialists, physical therapists, pharmacies)
- Recover both wages lost during recovery and future income if injury affects your ability to work
- Vocational experts testify on how your injury limits job capacity
- Documentation needed: pay stubs, tax returns, employer letters, P&L statements (if self-employed), client contracts
- Compensates for physical and emotional toll on daily life, relationships, and sense of self
- Includes lost ability to work, care for family, or function without pain
- Keep a personal journal documenting daily pain levels, sleep disruption, and activity limitations
- Mental anguish, anxiety, and depression are all compensable under Colorado law
How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take?
Most of our Denver personal injury cases resolve within a range of six months to two years.
We wish we could give you a complete answer, but we can’t know your timeline until we talk to you.
Your timeline depends on injury complexity, how clearly liability can be established, and the insurer’s willingness to negotiate.
However, we can give you some rough timeline figures.
Case Timeline by Type:
Clear liability, single at-fault party, complete medical records, minor injuries with full recovery
Moderate complexity, some liability questions resolved through investigation and demand letter
Disputed fault, catastrophic/permanent injuries, insurer unwilling to offer fair value, requires depositions, expert witnesses, pre-trial motions
Fault disputes, gaps in medical treatment, slow insurance responses, switching providers late in recovery
How Flaxman Law Group Can Help Get The Maximum Personal Injury Settlement
Drawing on more than 40 years of experience and over $1 billion recovered for injured Coloradans, our trial lawyers will review your case, explain your legal options, and fight to secure every dollar you are owed. Don’t let another person’s negligence go unanswered. You have legal rights and we will fight to protect them.
Reach out to Flaxman Law Group today to schedule a free consultation and take the first step toward getting your life back on track.
Call our law office at (970) 999-0530 or contact our team online. You pay nothing unless we win. We will fight tirelessly and aggressively to hold the responsible parties accountable and recover the compensation you deserve.
Flaxman Law Group Attorneys Licensed in Colorado
At Flaxman Law Group, we understand accidents are life-changing. We’re a family-led firm practicing in Colorado and South Florida with attorneys available 24/7 to help you secure the compensation you’ll need to move forward with your life after a car accident, a medical malpractice issue, or a workplace injury. We’ve secured nearly $1 billion for our clients so far, and want to win maximum compensation for you.
Charles Flaxman, Founding Attorney:
Over 40 years of legal experience. Before becoming a lawyer, Charles spent a decade as an insurance claims adjuster, giving him insider knowledge of how insurers evaluate and minimize claims. Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Steven Flaxman, Denver Managing Partner:
Leads the Denver office with a strong background in trial advocacy. Previously worked for insurance defense firms, which means he also understands the tactics used against claimants from the other side of the table.
Denver Courts Where We Represent Clients
When selecting a Denver personal injury lawyer, knowledge of local courts and proceedings is a must. Here are the primary courts in which we practice:
Comparative Negligence
| Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Denver District Court (Civil & Domestic) | 1437 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80202 | (720) 865-8301 |
| Denver County Court (Traffic & Civil) | 1437 Bannock St, Room 135, Denver, CO 80202 | (720) 865-7840 |
| Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse (Criminal) | 520 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204 | (720) 865-8301 |
| Denver Probate Court | 1437 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80202 | (720) 865-8301 |
Denver Injury FAQ
What steps should I take immediately after a car accident in Denver?
First call 911, then document the scene. Exchange insurance info, get witness names, and see a doctor within 72 hours. Even if you feel fine, gaps in treatment are the first thing insurers will use to devalue your claim.
How does Colorado's modified comparative negligence law impact my Denver injury claim?
Generally speaking you can recover compensation as long as you’re less than 50% at fault. That said, your award is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. If you’re 20% at fault on a $300K claim, then you’d receive $240K.
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer in Denver, CO?
Most Denver PI attorneys, including Flaxman Law Group, work on contingency. That means you’ll pay nothing upfront and you won’t owe us any fees unless you win your case.
What is the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in Colorado?
Three years for personal injury, two years for wrongful death, and 182 days for notice of claims against government entities. If you miss the deadline, your case is permanently barred.
How is the value of a Denver personal injury case determined?
It’s based on your medical bills, lost wages, future treatment costs, pain and suffering, and the severity and permanence of your injuries. Cases with strong evidence usually settle 25% higher on average than those without.
Should I accept the first settlement offer after a Denver car accident?
Almost never. First offers come before you know the full extent of your injuries and are designed to close your claim cheaply before you hire a lawyer. Don’t fall for it.Generally speaking you can recover compensation as long as you’re less than 50% at fault. That said, your award is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. If you’re 20% at fault on a $300K claim, then you’d receive $240K.
What types of personal injury cases does Flaxman Law Group handle in Denver?
Car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, construction accidents, product liability, brain and spinal cord injuries, wrongful death, and landlord-tenant disputes are the most common cases we see.
How long does a personal injury case typically take in Denver?
Cases that settle typically resolve in 9 to 18 months; cases that go to trial average around two years from filing to final verdict.
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Flaxman Law Group Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer Denver
1700 Lincoln St 17th floor 16-121
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (970) 999-0530