Personal Injury Overview
Experienced and Effective Colorado Personal Injury Lawyers
Though not used every day, most people have heard the term "personal injury." The term refers to harm done to a person, or an injury that results from the negligence of another.
At Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC, we know from experience that these acts of negligence arise from as many varied circumstances as there are human endeavors. We also know how devastating it may be to be the victim of such negligence, particularly when a serious injury threatens every aspect of daily life. If you have sustained a serious personal injury, contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Extensive Experience With a Variety of Serious Injuries
Serious personal injuries may include traumatic amputation or partial-amputation of limbs, "degloving" accidents, severe burns, traumatic brain injuries, severe orthopedic injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, internal organ injuries and wrongful death. We have experience with each of these types of injuries and we are committed to understanding the medical issues involved in any injury-related claim, no matter how complex the injury.
We also have extensive experience with a dedicated team of experts who understand the long-term implications of such injuries. Together, we can help assess appropriate value for such losses and future expenses, and seek compensation.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Our car and truck accident lawyers seek full compensation for injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents, such as:
- Car accidents, including fatal car accidents, accidents caused by drunk drivers, accidents involving uninsured/underinsured drivers and more
- Truck accidents/tractor-trailer accidents, including delivery truck accidents, accidents involving rental trailers and moving vans and accidents involving a wide range of truck driver and trucking company negligence, including excessive speeding and failure to follow trucking regulations
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bus and light rail accidents, including accidents involving shuttle and tour buses
- Pedestrian accidents, including accidents involving trucks and pedestrians
- Bicycle accidents
- Accidents in highway construction zones
Medical Malpractice
We hold medical professionals responsible when their negligence leads to serious injury or death. We represent clients in the following medical malpractice cases:
- Birth injuries
- Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis of illnesses such as cancer or stroke
- Surgical errors
- Prescription/medication errors
- Anesthesia errors
- Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) claims involving members of the military
- Hospital malpractice, including emergency room errors
- Nursing malpractice
- Medical malpractice causing disfigurement
Catastrophic Events and Injuries
Our law firm is not afraid to take on the most difficult cases involving the most serious injuries. If your loved one was injured or killed because of a machine malfunction or defective design or other catastrophic event, we can help. We have experience handling serious accident cases that include electrocution, large falls, explosions, burns and more.
Accidents Away From Home
While most accidents occur at home, many accidents in Colorado happen to people on vacation or spending leisure time in the mountains. Our lawyers have extensive experience handling personal injury claims involving ski accidents, ATVs and other recreational vehicles.
We also bring premises liability lawsuits against landowners when conditions on their property cause accidents (such as slip-and-fall accidents).
Contact Chalat Hatten & Koupal
At Chalat Hatten & Koupal, we know how to successfully pursue a serious personal injury claim to gain fair compensation for our clients. Contact a dedicated attorney at our firm to further discuss the ways in which we may be able to handle your case.
$8.3 Million Verdict for Minor Suffering Traumatic Brain Injury
$6.1 Million for Fireman After Plunge Over Open Edge of Ski Run
$700,000 for Stationary Skier After Being Hit by Minor Snowboarding Recklessly
$1.2 Million in Damages When Utility Truck Kills Grandmother
$10.1 Million Med Mal Verdict for Failure to Treat Claim
$778,200 Damages When Defective Design Results in Traumatic Amputation of Arm
$325,000 Settlement for Near-Amputation of Hand by Faulty Lab Equipment
$1.5 Million Settlement in Snowbird Ski Collision Case
$2.4 Million Verdict for Broadway Ballerina Run Down on Ski Slope
$1.3 Million Verdict for Family In Wrongful Death Med Mal Case


