No one gets behind the wheel of a car expecting to get into an accident. However, car accidents happen every day in Colorado and throughout the United States resulting in serious injuries and fatalities.
Lakewood and the surrounding area have some of the busiest highways in the country running through them and see its fair share of car crashes.
If you have been injured in a Lakewood car accident, you need legal representation from our Lakewood injury lawyers who you can count on. Choose the firm you can be proud of – the firm of champions! Choose Dan Caplis Law.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 40,000 people died from car crashes in 2023 alone.
We only handle personal injury and we know car accident cases inside and out. We have decades of experience representing car accident victims in the Lakewood area and throughout Colorado and we have been extremely successful doing so.
Call us today at (303) 770-5551 to schedule a free consultation. We will listen to you, answer your questions, review your options, and help you determine your next steps.
Steps to Take After A Lakewood Motor Vehicle Accident
You may be injured, dazed, and upset after a car accident. Your priority should be to get the medical attention you and any other injured parties need. However, if you are able, taking a few proactive steps can help preserve evidence and strengthen your case. Some of them include:
- If possible, move your vehicle out of the flow of traffic and to a safe location.
- Check yourself and your passengers for injuries. If anyone is hurt, call 911 immediately.
- Contact the Lakewood Police Department or the appropriate law enforcement agency to report the accident.
- Remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement gives you permission to leave.
- Exchange insurance and contact information with all parties involved in the accident.
- Get the names and contact information of any potential witnesses to the accident.
- Document the scene by taking photos and video of the scene, including damage to vehicles, any visible injuries, road conditions, and highway signs or signals.
- Write down everything you can remember about the accident as soon as possible while it is fresh in your mind.
- Be careful with your words. Do not admit fault or apologize at the accident scene as those statements can be used against you.
- Seek medical attention even if you think you are not injured. Some injuries are not immediately apparent.
- Notify your insurance company but be cautious about giving a statement without legal representation.
- Keep detailed reports, including police reports, medical records, bills, correspondence with insurance companies, and receipts for injury-related expenses.
- Do not settle too quickly with the insurance companies. Consult with an experienced Lakewood car accident attorney before accepting any settlement offers or payment from insurance companies or any parties to the accident. Seek our Lakewood truck accident attorney, if you or a loved one have been specifically impacted by a truck incident.
- Contact Dan Caplis Law at 303-770-5551 as soon as possible. Schedule a free consultation and we will evaluate your case, answer your questions, and help you choose your best options.
If a loved one has passed from a motor vehicle accident, speak with our wrongful death attorneys in Lakewood to discuss your legal options and seek compensation.
How Our Lakewood Car Accident Attorneys Can Help
The attorneys at Dan Caplis Law have a deep understanding of car accident cases. Personal injury is all we do and we do it very well.
We have achieved record-setting results for our clients because we know personal injury law inside and out. Choose the law firm of champions. Choose our Lakewood accident attorneys at Dan Caplis Law.
Contact us today by calling (303) 770-5551 to schedule your free consultation. Let us get to work building your strongest case to seek maximum results.