Accident Lawyer Near Denver Health Medical Center

Denver Health Medical Center is the busiest Level I trauma center in the state. The facility takes patients who’ve experienced severe injuries due to events like motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall accidents, or ski accidents.

If you are being treated at or were recently released from Denver Health after an accident, Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, is here to support you. Our accident lawyers near Denver Health Medical Center can help you understand your legal rights, including how to recover compensation for medical bills and other losses.

Call us today at (303) 543-1000 to get a free consultation about the services our experienced Denver personal injury attorneys offer. Once you speak with our intake specialist, your case will be evaluated by Brian Bradford and Jason Levy, who will make a prompt decision as to whether they can help you with your case.

Legal Support During Your Recovery at Denver Health

Brian Bradford is a Denver native who grew up right here in the city and is familiar with local medical centers like Denver Health. He is also familiar with the local court system, including the Denver City & County Building, which has jurisdiction over civil cases like personal injury lawsuits.

Our firm knows how to put this intimate local knowledge to good use: both Brian and Jason Levy have represented multiple clients who received treatment at Denver Health after negligence-related accidents.

Our Denver satellite office is located on Lawrence Street in Denver, just a few miles from Denver Health. If you are unable to meet in person, Brian and Jason can meet with you via video conference or by telephone.

Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC
2701 Lawrence St
Denver, CO 80205

After a serious injury, we know you’re in pain and want to focus solely on your recovery and your family during this difficult time. Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, can give you the chance to do so by managing your entire legal case on your behalf. This includes:

• Investigating the cause of your accident and injuries
• Collecting evidence, such as Denver Police Department reports and the official record of your treatment at Denver Health, to prove that the liable party’s negligence caused your injuries
• Negotiating a fair settlement with the liable party’s insurance company
• Filing a lawsuit and taking your case to trial, if necessary
• Working with the district attorney’s office to make sure your voice is heard in all criminal proceedings
• Handling all paperwork associated with your case, from demand letters to trial exhibits

Even if you were injured in or transferred to Denver but live elsewhere in Colorado, our legal team can still help you: we can travel to see our clients, and we represent clients across the state.

We Represent Personal Injury Clients With No Upfront Fees

As you face high medical bills and you’re unable to work during your recovery at Denver Health, it’s natural to worry about how much a personal injury lawyer costs and whether it is worth the expense.

We have good news for you, because Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, charges contingency fees to make it easy for our clients to secure legal representation. With contingency fees, you:

• Can hire us without paying any upfront fees
• Do not have to pay us out of pocket, because our fee will come out of whatever money we win for you
• Do not have to pay anything at all unless and until we recover compensation

What Kinds of Injuries Might Require Treatment at Denver Health?

Denver Health is both a Level I trauma center for adult patients and a Level II trauma center for pediatric patients. The center treats “over 20,000 patients annually,” including patients referred to them from around the state, and “has one of the highest survival rates in the country.”

Denver Health is equipped to help patients who sustain a wide range of life-threatening and catastrophic injuries. Our firm is equally prepared to provide legal representation for those who suffered:

• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Amputations
• Organ damage
• Severe burns
• Death or dismemberment

These and other injuries may happen as the result of many kinds of accidents. Our personal injury attorneys assist clients who come to us after:

• Motor vehicle accidents: According to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), approximately 15 percent of the 102,789 collisions that occurred in the state in 2023 happened in Denver County. This includes accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. We also have significant experience representing victims of drunk-driving accidents and distracted driving collisions.
• Premises liability accidents: It is every property owner’s duty to ensure their premises are reasonably safe for visitors. For example, Denver Code of Ordinances Sec. 57-41 requires owners to take care of all plants on the property, while Sec. 8-16 is a leash law that requires all dogs to be appropriately restrained.
• Ski accidents: There are ski resorts all throughout the state, including Colorado Ski Country USA right here in Denver. While skiing can be fun and good exercise, it can also lead to devastating injuries.

Call Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, at (303) 543-1000 as soon as you can. Whether you have already been discharged from Denver Health or are still in the hospital, we can start putting your case together and fighting for the money you need.

Our Success Representing the Injured in Denver, CO

Our past case results in Denver County include but are not limited to:

• A $1.5 million settlement for a car accident victim
• A $565,000 settlement for a transport van accident victim
• A $500,000 settlement for a car crash victim
• A $250,000 settlement for a pedestrian accident victim

While past results do not promise future success (the amount you receive and how you receive it depends on factors specific to your circumstances), our track record reveals our ability to take on complex cases and win for our clients.

If You Were Injured by Negligence, Who Pays for Your Treatment at Denver Health?

The liable party in your case should be made to pay damages for your:

• Medical bills and hospital stay (it should be noted that in most cases we recommend that you pay for your bills with your health insurance, if you have it, and we can explain why that may be the best way to optimize your financial recovery)
• Property damage
• Loss of wages and earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Disability
• Reduced quality of life

Finding the liable party and taking action against them is occasionally straightforward—for example, if you were hit by a drunk driver in Five Points, it is clear the other driver was negligent—but in many cases, we have to do our due diligence to prove a case against:

• Drivers who ignore traffic signs or exceed the speed limit
• Manufacturers that allow unsafe products to go or stay on the market
• Property owners who fail to promptly and adequately address hazards
• Government agencies like Denver’s RTD public transit system

Please note that you have a limited time to hold these parties accountable for your injuries. If you were hurt in a car accident, in most cases you have three years to file a lawsuit. For most other kinds of accidents, the statute of limitations is two years. Bear in mind that each of these deadlines may get longer or shorter depending on your circumstances. We highly recommend speaking to an experienced Denver personal injury lawyer about your time limitations so that you do not extinguish your right to bring a claim.

Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, does not want you to have to worry about how you will pay for your treatment at Denver Health, support your family, or replace lost property. Know that we can support you throughout your case so you can concentrate on finishing your treatment plan. We are here to help guide you through the recovery and rehabilitation process, including answering questions like how to best handle your bills.

What Laws Apply to Personal Injury Cases in Denver?

Navigating the aftermath of an accident and understanding your legal rights can feel overwhelming, especially while you are focusing on recovery after treatment at Denver Health.

In Denver and throughout Colorado, several laws govern personal injury cases, and these laws can significantly impact your ability to recover fair compensation. In addition to the statute of limitations described above, here are some other key legal principles that our law firm can navigate for you:

Comparative Negligence in Colorado

Colorado operates under a modified comparative negligence system. This means:

• If you are partially at fault for the accident that caused your injuries, you can still recover damages.
• Your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For instance, if you were speeding on Speer Boulevard when the accident happened and are found 25 percent liable, your final payout will be reduced by 25 percent.
• However, if you are found to be 50 percent or more at fault, you are barred from recovering any damages at all.

This rule underscores the importance of thoroughly investigating the accident to establish fault. Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, can retrieve evidence that proves the other party, not you, is mostly or entirely liable for your injuries.

We can also protect you against the insurance company’s efforts to unfairly blame you for the accident. Insurance adjusters may use this tactic to reduce what the company has to pay. We know to expect this tactic and can counter it as necessary.

Insurance Laws in Colorado

Most at-fault parties, from property owners to drivers, will have some sort of insurance to pay for any damage they inflict. However, Colorado insurance laws differ depending on what type of accident you were in, and it is a good idea to hire a firm like ours that is familiar with these nuances. In cases where there is no auto or liability insurance, we can determine whether the at-fault party has assets that are recoverable.

For example, Colorado is an "at-fault" state when it comes to car accidents. This means that typically the driver who is at fault for the accident is responsible for the injuries and losses that others suffered in the accident. Colorado law requires all drivers to carry minimum levels of liability insurance to cover bodily injury and property damage. As of 2025, the minimum liability coverage in Colorado is:

• $25,000 for bodily injury or death to one person in an accident.
• $50,000 total for bodily injury or death to multiple people in an accident.
• $15,000 for property damage in an accident.

While these are the minimums, some drivers carry higher coverage limits. Additionally, you may have access to other types of insurance coverage such as Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage through your own policy, which can provide compensation if the at-fault driver has no insurance or insufficient coverage. Brian and Jason recommend that you purchase as much UM/UIM coverage as you can afford.

In cases involving severe injuries, the at-fault driver's insurance policy may not fully cover all of your damages. In such situations, pursuing a personal injury lawsuit may be necessary to seek full and fair compensation. Our legal team can review your situation and explain your options to you.

Wrongful Death Claims

Colorado law allows certain surviving family members to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the party responsible for their loved one’s fatal injuries. If your loved one passed away despite the best efforts of the doctors and surgeons at Denver Health, talk to our law firm about filing a wrongful death claim to recoup your family’s losses and hold the negligent party accountable.

The individuals who can typically file a wrongful death suit, and the order in which they can do so, are:

1. The surviving spouse.
2. If there is no surviving spouse, the surviving children.
3. If there is no surviving spouse or children, the surviving parents.
4. If there are none of the above, a personal representative of the deceased person's estate may bring the action for the benefit of other eligible heirs.
5. It should be noted that the law has recently changed to allow siblings of the deceased to also bring a claim

There are specific time limits for filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Colorado. Generally:

• The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is two years from the date of the person's death.
• In the first year after your loved one’s death, their spouse retains the exclusive right to file a lawsuit or to allow the deceased’s other heirs to join the suit.
• If the deceased left behind no spouse or if a full year has passed since their death, other heirs gain the right to take legal action.

Understanding these fundamental aspects of Colorado personal injury law is crucial if you have been injured or lost a loved one in an accident. The attorneys at Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, are well-versed in these laws and can provide you with compassionate guidance and representation as you receive or finish up medical treatment at Denver Health.

Are You Ready to Take Legal Action After Suffering Preventable Injuries?

You are entitled to damages from the negligent party who caused your injuries. Call Cook, Bradford & Levy, LLC, at (303) 543-1000 to learn more for free. Our lawyers would be proud to handle your case and fight for the damages you need to pay for your treatment at Denver Health Medical Center and all your other losses.

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