Colorado Car & Auto Accident Lawyers
Serving clients injured in various vehicle accidents
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If you were injured in a car crash anywhere in Colorado, your life can change in an instant. Medical bills, lost income, and pain from the accident don’t stop at the county line, and neither do we.
At Ramos Law, we represent crash victims across the state, from Denver to Durango, Fort Collins to Pueblo. Our founder, Dr. Joseph Ramos, is both a medical doctor and an attorney, which means we understand your injuries, and we know how to prove them in court.
Whether you’re recovering from a highway rollover, a city intersection crash, or a rural road collision, our team has the medical and legal knowledge to fight for your full recovery.
If your future depends on the outcome of an auto accident case, Ramos Law is the team you want in your corner.
Statewide Help, Local Access
Whether you’re in Denver, on the Western Slope, or anywhere along the Front Range, Ramos Law is ready to help you fight for fair compensation after an injury.
Why Choose Ramos Law After a Car Crash in Colorado?
Not every car accident lawyer understands what you’re going through. We do.
At Ramos Law, your case is never just about paperwork – it’s about your recovery, your future, and your peace of mind. Because we’re led by Dr. Joseph Ramos, a licensed physician and practicing attorney, we approach every auto injury case with both medical insight and legal strategy.
From Denver pileups to mountain pass crashes near Glenwood Springs or rear-end accidents in Boulder traffic, we’ve handled them all. No matter where your crash occurred, our team builds each case with one goal: to get you the maximum compensation the law allows.
If you’re hurt and need answers, we’re ready to act fast, and fight hard on your behalf
What Sets Ramos Law Apart?
Doctor + Lawyer Leadership
Dr. Joseph Ramos, MD, JD brings unmatched medical-legal perspective to every case.
Statewide Access, Local Offices
With offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, and across the Front Range, we serve clients throughout Colorado.
You Call, We Answer—24/7
Whether you’re calling from a hospital room or your home, we’re here to help.
No Fee Unless We Win
You don’t pay anything unless we recover money for you.
Types of Auto Accident Cases We Handle Statewide
Colorado’s roads are as diverse as its terrain, from I-70 mountain corridors to Denver’s urban grid and rural highways cutting through the plains. We’ve seen how unpredictable and dangerous those roads can be.
At Ramos Law, we represent clients injured in all types of motor vehicle crashes across the state. Every case we take is investigated thoroughly, documented with precision, and built around your specific medical needs.
Common accident types we handle:
Rear-End Collisions
Frequent in stop-and-go traffic on I-25, Highway 36, and city arterials like Colfax or Academy Boulevard – often causing whiplash and back injuries.
T-Bone & Intersection Accidents
Common at major intersections from Colorado Springs to Greeley, often tied to red-light running or failure to yield.
Head-On Collisions
Especially dangerous on two-lane highways and mountain roads like US-285, US-50, and CO-9.
Drunk Driving Crashes
Often occur near nightlife districts in Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder, and ski towns like Aspen or Breckenridge.
Hit-and-Run Accidents
Increasingly common in urban and suburban areas – we work to uncover all available insurance, even when a driver flees the scene.
Pedestrian Accidents
Seen statewide near schools, parks, crosswalks, and busy downtown areas where foot traffic intersects with fast-moving vehicles.
Bicycle Accidents
Occur in bike-friendly cities like Boulder and Fort Collins, as well as on mountain roads and recreational trails where vehicle access is allowed.
Rideshare & Delivery Vehicle Collisions
With Uber, Lyft, Amazon, and DoorDash traffic growing, we handle complex liability cases involving commercial policies and third-party apps.
Every crash is different – and the legal, medical, and insurance implications are too. Whether your accident happened on a snowy pass or a suburban intersection, we’ll build your case with the care and strategy it deserves.
Common Injuries We See Across Colorado
Whiplash & Soft Tissue Injuries
Typical in rear-end crashes on urban arterials or congested highways - often dismissed by insurers, but very real in their impact.
Spinal Cord Injuries & Herniated Discs
Can result from rollovers, T-bones, or high-speed highway wrecks - requiring MRIs, long-term care, and expert medical analysis.
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
From concussions to life-altering brain trauma, especially common in head-on or side-impact collisions.
Fractures & Broken Bones
Occur in pedestrian crashes, bicycle accidents, and side-impact collisions at high speed.
Internal Injuries & Organ Damage
Caused by blunt force trauma - often missed initially, but life-threatening without prompt medical attention.
Facial Injuries & Lacerations
Common from shattered glass, airbags, or impact with vehicle interiors.
Burns & Scarring
May result from fires, explosions, or exposure to hot metal or chemicals during and after the crash.
PTSD & Emotional Trauma
Just as real as physical injuries - common in crashes involving fatalities, children, or severe bodily harm.
If you’re feeling pain, dizziness, confusion, or new symptoms in the days after a crash, don’t wait. We’ll help you get the care you need, and build the evidence to make sure it counts.
What To Do Immediately After an Auto Accident
In the moments after a crash, everything can feel like a blur. It’s easy to miss critical steps that could impact your health, your recovery, and your legal case.
Here’s what we recommend to protect your health and your legal rights:
1. Call 911 Immediately
Always report the accident to local law enforcement. Whether it’s Colorado State Patrol, a county sheriff, or city police, having an official crash report is essential. Officers will:
- Document what happened
- Secure the scene
- Coordinate emergency care if needed
Pro Tip: Even if the other driver begs you not to call, do it anyway. Your safety, and your legal case, depend on it.
2. Document the Scene
If it’s safe, use your phone to photograph:
- Vehicle damage
- Road conditions and signs
- Your injuries
- Skid marks, debris, or broken glass
Also, try to get names and contact info from witnesses. Their statements can make a big difference later.
Warning: Do not post accident photos on social media. Insurance companies can twist your posts to minimize your claim.
3. Get Medical Attention Right Away
Even if you feel “fine,” get checked out at a hospital, urgent care, or primary care provider. Common crash injuries (like whiplash, concussions, and internal bleeding) don’t always show symptoms right away.
Prompt treatment helps:
- Protect your health
- Create medical records that link your injuries to the crash
- Prevent insurers from downplaying your claim
4. Call an Auto Accident Attorney
The sooner you speak with a lawyer, the better. We can secure evidence, handle the insurance runaround, and help you avoid costly mistakes.
At Ramos Law, our team includes doctors and attorneys. We don’t just understand how to fight for you – we understand what you’re going through, medically and legally.
Where Accidents Happen in Colorado
Crash data from 2020 to mid-2025 paints a clear picture: Colorado’s most dangerous roads run straight through the Front Range.
Denver County recorded nearly 85,000 crashes in that span – far surpassing every other county, with Adams next at 56,310.
And it wasn’t just volume. Denver also saw 349 fatal wrecks and over 3,000 serious-injury crashes, making it the most severe traffic hotspot in the state.
But the danger doesn’t stop at the county line.
Crash density stays high through Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson, and Douglas Counties, and continues south through El Paso County (Colorado Springs). To the north, Weld, Larimer, and Boulder also show elevated serious-injury and fatal crash rates.
This entire corridor follows the I-25 spine – the most heavily trafficked artery in Colorado.
Meanwhile, mountain, plains, and Western Slope counties tell a different story. Some recorded as few as 36 crashes over five years. These low-volume regions contrast sharply with the metro concentration of collisions, injuries, and fatalities.
And while headlines often focus on fatal crashes, the numbers show a deeper issue:
Serious injuries outnumber deaths many times over in every part of the state.
At Ramos Law, we use this data to support your case, because where your crash happened matters just as much as how it happened.
Factors That Affect Case Outcome
The value of an injury claim in Colorado depends on much more than just medical bills. Case outcomes are shaped by how the crash happened, how it affected your life, and how well your legal team builds the evidence.
From liability disputes to long-term medical care, these are the factors that can increase, or limit, the compensation you receive.
Injury Severity
More serious injuries often lead to larger settlements or verdicts, but also more complex cases. If you’re dealing with surgery, hospitalization, or permanent impairment, your attorney may wait until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) before finalizing a claim.
Medical Expenses: Past & Future
The full scope of your treatment matters. Emergency care, physical therapy, follow-up visits, medications, and projected long-term care all factor into your compensation. It’s not just about what you’ve already paid, it’s about what you’ll still need.
Lost Income & Reduced Earning Power
If your injuries kept you from working, or you can’t return to the same job, those losses must be documented. Pay stubs, employer letters, and expert opinions on future earnings often help support this part of the claim.
Emotional & Psychological Trauma
Pain isn’t always visible. PTSD, anxiety, and depression can impact your life just as much as physical harm. We work with mental health professionals to fully document these effects and ensure they’re accounted for in your recovery.
Type of Vehicles Involved
Larger vehicles like trucks, buses, or delivery vans tend to cause greater damage and more severe injuries. Commercial vehicles also introduce additional legal layers, such as employer liability and higher insurance limits.
Insurance Limits
Your compensation may be capped by how much insurance coverage is available. That includes the at-fault driver’s liability policy and, in some cases, your own underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage.
Liability Disputes
Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you’re found to be 50% or more at fault, you recover nothing. Establishing who caused the crash, and by how much, can significantly shift the final outcome.
Quality of Legal Representation
A skilled lawyer knows how to gather evidence, document injuries, counter insurance tactics, and fight for every dollar you’re owed. At Ramos Law, we bring together legal experience and medical insight to build stronger, more accurate claims from day one.
Determining Liability Under Colorado Law
In Colorado, the person or party responsible for causing a crash is also responsible for the damages. That might sound straightforward but in practice, proving fault often requires detailed evidence, expert analysis, and a firm grasp of state liability rules.
When Another Driver Is Clearly at Fault
When Multiple Drivers Share Blame
When the Vehicle Itself Is Defective
When a Commercial Vehicle Is Involved
COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION
Compensation You May Recover
Auto accident injuries can leave lasting physical, financial, and emotional damage. Under Colorado law, you’re entitled to pursue compensation that reflects the full impact of what you’ve lost, not just the obvious costs.
At Ramos Law, we work closely with your medical providers and financial experts to calculate what your recovery is truly worth.
What your compensation may include:
| Category | What it Covers |
| Medical Expenses | ER visits, surgeries, physical therapy, imaging, prescriptions, follow-up care |
| Lost Wages | Time missed from work, including hourly pay, salary, PTO, or gig income |
| Reduced Earning Capacity | If injuries limit your ability to return to your job or earn at the same level |
| Pain and Suffering | Chronic pain, reduced mobility, emotional trauma, and loss of enjoyment of life |
| Property Damage | Repair or replacement of your vehicle and any personal property damaged in the crash |
| Out-of-Pocket Costs | Transportation to medical visits, home care, childcare, or assistive equipment |
| Future Medical Needs | Long-term care, rehabilitation, surgeries, or medications you’ll need going forward |
| Wrongful Death Damages | In fatal accidents, survivors may recover funeral costs, loss of support, and more |
We don’t rely on formulas or quick settlements. Every claim is built with expert input, detailed documentation, and a long-view approach that accounts for future needs, not just today’s bills.
Meet Your Colorado Auto Accident Legal Team
At Ramos Law, we combine legal experience with medical insight, a rare advantage in personal injury law. Every case we handle reflects our belief that healing comes first, and that justice should support your recovery, not stand in its way.
Our team is led by professionals who understand the physical and emotional toll of an auto accident, and who know how to fight for every dollar you’re owed.
Dr. Joseph Ramos, MD, JD – Founder, Doctor & Attorney
Managing Attorney – Northglenn & Denver Metro
Dr. Ramos is both a licensed physician and an attorney (Bar #40751). Before starting Ramos Law, he provided medical testimony in personal injury cases, and saw how often injured people were misunderstood or undervalued by the system.
That experience led him to law school, where he built a practice around one goal: helping people recover, physically and financially. He brings medical precision and compassionate advocacy to every case.
Randal Manning, JD
Managing Partner – Denver & Statewide Litigation
Randal Manning is the Managing Partner at Ramos Law. Born and raised in Colorado, he attended Colorado State University and the University of Denver. He began his legal career working with a mentor attorney during law school and went on to build his own practice before joining Ramos Law in 2021. He has conducted both civil and criminal jury trials and most recently focused on long-term projects involving multiple government entities and large-loss cases.
Brian Calandra, JD
Senior Partner – Northern Colorado & Front Range
Brian Calandra is a Denver personal injury attorney who has practiced law since 2001. He joined Ramos Law in 2012 and has successfully handled thousands of personal injury cases, including car wrecks, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and dog bite injuries. He is licensed in Colorado, Arizona, Michigan, West Virginia, New Mexico, and Ohio.
Alicia M. Oaks, JD
Managing Attorney – Colorado Springs & Southern Colorado
Alicia Oaks is the Managing Attorney of the Ramos Law Colorado Springs office. She has 17 years of legal experience and has worked on both sides of claims, including personal injury, property damage, construction defect, and property disputes.
Her background includes work as an insurance defense attorney. She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association, El Paso County Bar Association, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Colorado Women’s Bar Association, and is a board member of the Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Nick Mayle, JD
Managing Attorney – Grand Junction & Western Slope
Nick Mayle is the Managing Attorney of the Ramos Law Grand Junction office. He devotes 100% of his practice to representing the injured and those wronged by others.
His practice focuses on serious injury, wrongful death, defective products, dangerous conditions, and drunk driving cases. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients in settlements, verdicts, and judgments, including a jury trial judgment over $1 million.
Statewide Support With Local Leadership
Our attorneys work as a team, but each one leads their region with the goal of helping you recover fully. Whether your case is in Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, or anywhere in between, Ramos Law is ready to help.
Colorado Auto Accidents FAQ
If your accident involved injuries, vehicle damage, or disputed fault, it’s critical to consult with an attorney. Legal guidance ensures your rights are protected and evidence is preserved.
Under Colorado law, the statute of limitations for motor vehicle accident claims is generally three years from the date of the crash (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-101).
Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-21-111). If you are found to be 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover damages. If your fault is less than 50%, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Yes, if you carry uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. Colorado requires that UM/UIM coverage be offered with every policy (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 10-4-609).
Case value depends on your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and the extent of long-term damage. Each case is evaluated based on documentation and evidence.
Call 911, get medical attention, document the scene, and speak to an attorney. Early legal intervention helps preserve evidence and avoid missteps with insurance companies.
Timelines vary. Minor injury claims may settle in a few months. Serious injuries, surgery, or liability disputes can extend the process to a year or more.
Not without speaking to a lawyer. Early offers are often lower than the full value of your claim, especially if future medical care or lost income isn’t factored in.
Crashes involving delivery trucks, rideshares, or company vehicles may include corporate liability. These cases often require investigation into company policies, vehicle maintenance, and driver logs.
High-risk corridors include I-25, I-70 through the mountains, Powers Boulevard in Colorado Springs, and Colfax Avenue in Denver. Documenting the location helps identify road design or traffic pattern issues.
No Fee Unless We Win
We don’t get paid unless you do. If we don’t recover money for you, you owe us nothing.
Our Colorado Locations
Ramos Law helps injury victims statewide, with offices across Colorado for your convenience.
Visit Us or Call Your Nearest Location:
Denver Office
999 Jasmine St. #200
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 228-2622
Broomfield Office
11705 Airport Way, #200
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 381-2329
Colorado Springs Office
8610 Explorer Dr., Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 249-6380
Grand Junction Office
319 Colorado Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 438-2648
Centennial – DTC Office
6892 S. Yosemite Court, Suite 1-201
Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 219-8341
Northglenn Office
10190 Bannock Street, Suite 200
Northglenn, CO 80260
(303) 731-4816
Wheat Ridge Office
4765 Independence Street, Suite A
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 309-4229
Ready to Talk? We’re Here 24/7
If you’ve been injured in a Colorado auto accident, your recovery starts with the right legal team.
At Ramos Law, we bring medical knowledge, courtroom experience, and statewide reach to every case, with one goal: helping you heal while we handle the fight.
Call us anytime, day or night. We’re here to help.
No consultation fees. No recovery, no fee.
(303) 228-2622
Offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction & across the Front Range