We are a nation dependent on our cars. Without them, our economy would come to a standstill. But driving is not always a safe activity, and although you may drive carefully, obeying the law, avoiding alcohol, drugs, and distractions, there is nothing you can do to control the behavior of other drivers on Colorado’s roads, and car accidents occur regularly in the Ft. Collins area, often with dire results.  If you are ever involved in an auto accident caused by the negligence of someone else, contact an experienced Fort Collins car accident attorney for a free legal consultation.

Car Crash Statistics

In 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 33,561 people lost their lives on U.S. highways—1,082 more fatalities than in 2011. Countless others received serious injuries that changed their lives long term or permanently.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control:

• A person dies in a motor vehicle crash on U.S. roads every 16 minutes.
• In the United States, vehicle crashes are the leading causes of death in the first thirty years of life.
• Eight teenagers die in U.S. car crashes every day.
• Traffic crashes cost Americans $99 billion annually in medical treatment, rehabilitation services, and lost earnings.

Most of the accidents responsible for the deaths and injuries on our nation’s roads could have been prevented by responsible, safe driving. If you have been injured or a member of your family has been killed in a Colorado car accident that was caused by some other driver’s recklessness, carelessness, or negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for your damages.

Recover the Compensation You’re Entitled To

Unfortunately, many accident victims either fail to claim compensation or receive substantially less than they should. Insurance companies like to close car accident cases out as cheaply as they can get away with, which usually means trying to persuade accident victims to accept a token payment for significantly less than the case is worth, in exchange for a full release. This is how they keep their profits soaring.

In Ft. Collins, if you or someone in your family has been injured in a car accident, or if you have lost a loved one to a traffic fatality, you can avoid losing your right to a full, fair settlement by engaging the services of a Ft. Collins personal injury attorney to represent you. You should select a boutique law practice, one that specializes in one area of law—personal injury—exclusively. The lawyers in this type of firm, because they are highly focused on a particular practice area, are better equipped to handle cases that involve personal injuries than other lawyers who spread themselves too thin by hopping from one type of case to another.

This is the kind of focused representation you’ll find at the Tenge Law Firm in Ft. Collins. For nearly a quarter of a century, personal injury attorney Todd Tenge has been practicing law in Colorado. He accepts only personal injury cases and has built a reputation as one of the most effective car accident attorneys in the state, with the highest possible peer ratings from Martindale-Hubell and AVVO.

Personalized, Client-centered Legal Representation

Todd Tenge gives his personal attention to every case that comes into his client-centered practice, where preparation for trial begins the minute you sign on. Most car accident cases can be settled out of court, and Todd is a highly skilled negotiator who understands insurance company tactics to reduce payouts and how to counteract those tactics in settlement negotiations. But if the insurer is balking at a fair settlement, Todd is always fully prepared to take your case to a jury.

At the Tenge Law Firm, we care about you as an individual and focus on your needs. We keep the lines of communication open, never failing to return your emails and phone calls promptly. You will always be kept in the loop, and the decision whether or not to accept any offer or whether to proceed to trial is always yours.

We offer a professional car accident consultation without cost or obligation, and you never pay us anything at all unless and until we win money for you. Time to file is strictly limited by Colorado law, so protect your right to a recovery by contacting us today.