Severe Back Injury
Back injuries are one of the most common forms of injury sustained by
Colorado residents. While most back injuries heal themselves, many times a
serious accident can lead to a severe back injury and further medical problems.
Countless injuries are caused by vehicle accidents, assaults, or slips and
falls. In a case involving serious injury, it is important to contact a severe
back injury lawyer for a free consultation.
The severity of a back injury may not fully reveal itself until months or
years after the accident. It is essential to undergo a thorough medical
examination after an accident to be certain there is no potential for further
damage. A severe back injury attorney may be able to recover significant
monetary damages to pay for all medical needs related to your injury.
Serious consequences may arise from a severe back injury, including complete
bodily paralysis. Paralysis usually occurs after a major blow to the neck, but
cases of paralysis stemming from blows to the lower back have also been
reported. These blows often occur during an auto accident, a fall, an assault, a
sports related activity, or because of gunshot wounds. The back contains a
complicated network of nerves and bones, and even a minor, freakish accident can
result in a severe back injury.
Lasik Complications
There is no doubt that the introduction of LASIK (Laser-Assisted In
Situ Keratomileusis) procedures was an unprecedented advancement in eye care,
offering people an opportunity to have clearer vision without the inconvenience
or the discomfort of glasses or contacts. LASIK has been able to correct
refractive errors, including shortsightedness, long-sightedness or astigmatism,
but despite the advances made in the eye surgery, LASIK injuries are sometimes
suffered because of improper surgical techniques and negligent doctors.
Not everybody is a candidate for LASIK, and there are certain guidelines for
ideal candidates that the eye surgeon must recognize for the safety of the
patient. Failing to appropriately identify LASIK profiles can substantially
increase the risks of LASIK injuries. One of the guidelines for LASIK candidates
includes fully informing the patient about the surgery’s potential risks of
LASIK injuries. Every patient should have undergone a comprehensive eye exam to
ensure they are not at increased risks for LASIK injuries.
The exam should include a history of vision, including past eye diseases or
injury, which could affect the outcome of the surgery. Ideal candidates have
thick corneas, so the surgeon should first map out the cornea’s shape and
thickness. A cornea that is too thin or has too few cells lining its back
surface can seriously adversely affect vision, creating LASIK injuries.
Irregularities in the cornea can also have dire outcomes if LASIK is performed,
and the importance of accurately shaping measurements plays an important role in
avoiding LASIK injuries since it will determine how much correction to attempt
and where to aim the laser.
Some patients not considered “ideal” can still choose to voluntarily undergo
the eye correction surgery, but they must understand the risks for LASIK
injuries and consent to going ahead regardless. Surgeons that believe the risks
of suffering LASIK injuries outweigh any potential benefits should communicate
their concerns and not allow patients to go ahead if they are not confident with
the procedure’s potential outcome. Before any decisions to go forward with LASIK
are made, the doctor should have performed a thorough eye exam and discussed
whether the individual patient is a good candidate, what the risks, benefits and
alternatives of the surgery are, what to expect before, during and after surgery
and what the patient’s responsibility will be before, during and after surgery.
The patient should be given the opportunity to discuss all concerns and ask
any questions, as well as have ample time to think about the risks and benefits,
leaf through any informational literature provided by the surgeon and be
confident with any decision made prior to signing an informed consent form.
Though the majority of surgeons have the best interests of the patient in mind,
mistakes do occur and can result in LASIK injuries. The consequences of these
LASIK injuries can be devastating, and the extensive damages are sometimes
recoverable through legal action.
With the increasing number of LASIK related errors, many disgruntled patients
are turning to the courts for compensation. Hundreds of medical malpractice
lawsuits have been filed, with some patients winning hundreds of thousands of
dollars against negligent doctors and clinics. If you or a loved one suffered
injuries after undergoing LASIK, please contact Scott
DeDolph, LLP.
Broken Bones
Any injury that results in broken bones warrants serious medical attention.
Many accidents that cause physical damage can harm not only the skeletal
structure but also the surrounding tissue, veins, and organs. If you or a loved
one has experienced a broken bone due to an injury or accident, contact our firm
for a free consultation.
The law firm of Scott DeDolph has handled personal injury cases in Denver,
Boulder and Northern Colorado for over thirty years. The firm's broken bone
injury lawyers have recovered significant financial awards for our clients that
help them recover from their accident. Contact our offices for a free
consultation on your case.
Since a broken bone injury often causes injuries that are internal or
undetectable by the naked eye, a complete medical examination should be carried
out on the injured person. X-rays of problem areas and further scans such as
MRIs or CT-Scans may also be necessary. A Colorado broken bone injury attorney
can recover significant funds in order to help cover these and other medical
expenses
Bicycle Accidents
When you have been injured in a bicycle collision with a motor vehicle as a
result of another person’s negligence, Colorado law recognizes your right to be
compensated in several different areas. As an experienced bicycle
accident attorney, we will look first at your medical needs, and help
you get the medical care and rehabilitation you need. Whether you face
hospitalization, surgery, long-term physical therapy or even future medical
help, Colorado law provides that you have a right to seek compensation for all
medical expenses, past and future, that you incur as a result of your injuries.
Our firm’s bicycle accident and auto collision lawyers who work with plaintiffs
in Denver, Aurora, Littleton, Boulder, Fort Collins, and other northern Colorado
cities have often found that defendants’ insurance companies will delay paying
these bills until they resolve your case through a settlement or by trial.
You also have a right to seek compensation for loss of income and earning
capacity, whether you are salaried or self-employed. Colorado law additionally
recognizes your right to seek compensation for your ability to perform household
functions, and for pain and suffering.
Wrongful Death
When a family member dies in an accident caused by negligence or misconduct,
it is somehow worse than an ordinary death. In addition to natural grief, there
is the worry about the future and the anger toward the responsible party. Our
lawyers help families recover compensation for the loss of their loved one. We
know that money can't replace the loved one, but it does hold the at-fault party
and the insurance company accountable. If you have lost a family member in a
wrongful death accident, contact our Colorado lawyers to schedule a
free initial consultation to discuss your situation.
Our attorneys build a strong case for you. We use the latest technology to
document the economic and non-economic damage to your family caused by the
accident. We visit the home of the deceased, interview the family, and gather
details about the person's life. We develop multi-media presentations that have
proven very effective with juries. Multi-media presentations help the jury or
the insurance company personnel to truly understand the full impact of a
wrongful death.
Although every case is different, our attorneys have successfully obtained
compensation for pain and suffering, loss of consortium, loss of income, loss of
inheritance, funeral costs, and other costs of a wrongful death. We do the
research necessary to determine what the deceased's contribution to the
household would have been over a normal lifetime. We use psychological experts
to describe the effect the loss of a parent has on a child.
Premise Accidents
Owners of property, whether they are homeowners or business owners, have a
duty in the state of Colorado to keep their premises in reasonably safe
condition to prevent visitors from being injured in slip and fall accidents. If
you are injured in a slip and fall accident, you are entitled to recover the
full amount of medical bills and lost earnings in the past and the future. Your
spouse is entitled to recover the loss of your services and consortium.
The injuries in a slip and fall case can be devastating. Many times, injuries
suffered in a slip and fall accident can be more severe than those suffered in
an auto accident. It is not uncommon for a fall to cause bone fractures or torn
ligaments. Many times elderly persons suffer fractured hips in falls. We have
the financial resources and experience to help you pursue the maximum
compensation for your injuries in a slip and fall accident. Our lawyers have
obtained numerous settlements and verdicts in excess of $1 million for personal
injury victims. From our principal office in Fort Collins and our other offices
across Colorado, we represent clients throughout the state
Eye Injuries
The eyes can be injured in many ways. Scratches, cuts,
foreign bodies, objects striking the eye, burns, chemicals, and punches in the
face can all cause eye injuries. If your eye injury is the result of the
negligence of others, you should have your case evaluated by our personal injury attorney, Scott DeDolph.
