FAQS

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:: Frequently Asked Questions ::

The Colorado personal injury lawyers at MINTZ LAW FIRM LLC do not require clients to pay any attorney’s fees on their personal injury claims unless their claim is settled. Read More…

2. If no compensation is recovered, and the client does not win their case, what fees and expenses are owed?

If no money is recovered, MINTZ LAW FIRM LLC does not charge the client any fees. Expenses paid out to third persons to develop the documentation of the claim Read More…

3. Is there any charge to consult with The Mintz Law Firm?

No. Every day MINTZ LAW FIRM LLC provides consultations free of charge for all types of claims which have caused serious injury, Read More…

4. Are percentage fees charged to obtain undisputed no fault benefits?

No. MINTZ LAW FIRM LLC does not charge a contingency fee to obtain undisputed no fault (i.e., PIP) benefits or medical pay benefits unless they are contested by the insurance company.

5. Does a person really need a lawyer to resolve a Colorado personal injury case?

Approximately twenty years ago insurance companies attempted in good faith to settle claims with persons not represented by legal counsel. Read More…

6. Should I give a statement to the insurance company?

It depends on which insurance company is asking. Sometimes you have an obligation under an insurance policy Read More…

7. Who can find out about the information in connection with my case?

Any time a client speaks with an attorney the conversation is privileged, which means that the attorney cannot provide the information to any other third persons unless the client agrees. Information provided to an insurance company can be shared with other insurance companies.

8. How do I determine if I need an attorney when I’ve been injured through the fault of another?

When a person is injured as a result of another person’s fault, a claim for compensation arises. Read More…

9. What is the best way for an injured person to determine if they have a claim?

Consulting with an experienced personal injury lawyer is the best way to determine whether there is a claim and the value of it. Read More…

10. What period of time should it take to obtain compensation in connection with a personal injury claim?

This must be determined on a case-by-case basis. MINTZ LAW FIRM LLC and his staff are committed to resolving claims for the most amount of money, in the shortest period of time. Read More…

11. What do you do after a Colorado car accident?

Although many automobile accidents are minor it is important to take steps to protect your interests. Also the law also requires certain steps be taken. Read More…

12. What happens if a person is involved in an automobile accident with an uninsured vehicle or underinsured vehicle?

Although Colorado law makes it a crime to drive a car that is uninsured some estimates are that up to 30% of the vehicles on Colorado highways are uninsured. Read More…

13. If I make a claim for compensation will I have to go to trial?

Probably not. In Colorado, 98% of personal injury claims settle prior to trial.

14. Who decides if a case is settled or goes to trial?

You do. The client is the only one that makes this decision. Read More…

15. Who pays the medical bills and loss of wages if a person is injured in an automobile accident?

The answer to that question depends on whether there is no-fault coverage applicable to the accident. Read More…

16. When I’m looking for a personal injury lawyer, what qualification should I look for?

Just as one would not request their family doctor to perform brain surgery, a lawyer who handles a personal injury claim should be experienced in these types of cases. Read More…

17. How do I know who is the ‘At Fault’ party?

In order to prove someone is at fault you must prove they were negligent. When someone fails to act in a reasonable manner they are “negligent”. Read More…

18. What is the Colorado statute of limitations on auto claims?

Automobile accident claims must be brought within three years of the date of the accident for adults and three (3) years from the date a minor reaches eighteen (18) years of age for minors, Read More…

19. What is a “Dram Shop” claim?

This is a claim brought against the seller of liquor or an adult who provides liquor to a minor when the person consumes the alcohol and subsequently causes injuries to another. Read More…

20. What is a Slip and Fall claim?

If a person is caused to fall because of the improper design or maintenance of a building, Read More…

21. What are my rights after the repeal of the Colorado Auto Accident Reparations Act as of July 1, 2003?

Effective July 1, 2003, Colorado converted from a no-fault auto insurance system to a tort system. Read More…

22. What types of Colorado personal injury accidents do you handle?

Common personal injuries in Colorado involve: animal bites, auto accident, aviation/airplane accidents, bicycle accidents, boating injuries, burn injuries, bus accident, car accidents, Read More…

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