A personal injury lawyer builds your case by applying what they know to your facts: which laws apply, what deadlines you face, how the court works and how insurance companies operate. It takes more than a strong sense of justice to pursue a personal injury case for a client.
As Marlo Greer puts it in her video on this topic, borrowing Tyrion Lannister’s famous line from “Game of Thrones”: “I drink, and I know things.” Leave the drinking aside. Knowing things is a big part of what makes an attorney effective. Think of Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde.” She doesn’t win her case with magic. She wins because she knows something specific that matters.
That’s what an attorney can do for you. We apply our knowledge to your particular set of facts to try to get a result that helps you. It’s not magic. It’s experience and discipline.
What a Personal Injury Lawyer Needs to Know
The law that fits your case. Different laws apply in different situations. A car crash case is played by a very different set of legal rules than a medical malpractice case. You also have to know about things like statutes of limitations, and notice requirements when the defendant is a government entity.
Court procedures. Courts have their own procedures that need to be followed, and most judges have their own rules for the cases before them. Those are important things for an attorney to know.
Insurance companies. Dealing with insurance companies is a regular part of our work, almost daily. We know how insurers think, how they defend cases and how they negotiate claims. Quick tip: never accept the first offer from an insurance company.
Our clients. The most important thing we know about is our clients. Each client has their own story, needs and challenges. We try hard to be people first and attorneys second. For most clients, a lawsuit is new and unfamiliar territory, so we explain what’s happening, why, what’s likely to happen next and how long it all may take.
For a look at the work behind a case, read How Greer Law Prepares an Injury Case. Not every case is a fit, and Why a Personal Injury Lawyer May Decline Your Case explains why. If you were just in a crash, start with What to Do After a Car Accident in Colorado: 9 Steps.
Types of Injury Cases Greer Law Handles
Greer Law is a personal injury law firm. We help people who were injured because of the negligence or intentional acts of others recover compensation for those injuries. Here are some of the types of cases we handle regularly:
- Vehicle Crashes, including those involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles
- Medical Malpractice
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Premises Liability, including Slip and Fall cases
- Product Liability
- Sexual Assault
- Wrongful Death
Talking to a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured or harmed by someone, call Greer Law at 303-331-6460 or use our online contact form. We’ll schedule a free case evaluation so you can tell us about your case, and we can explain how we can help.
