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For nearly 35 years, the Denver, Colorado Law Firm of Saul R. Sarney has represented clients suffering from personal injury, the wrongful death of a loved one, and victims of negligent insurance company practices.
Attorney Saul Sarney has the qualifications, experience and dedication to provide clients with legal representation and attentive service focused on their individual needs.
Our goal is the protection of your rights and obtaining the compensation you are entitled to. Most of our cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. We only recover our fees if you recover compensation for you injuries. If you wish to speak with our attorney, please call us at 303-759-3300 or contact us online.
For important information, see: Limitations and Concerns
The types of cases we concentrate on in our law practice are:
Limitations and Concerns
Time Limitations
One often overlooked consideration after a person has been injured in an accident is the legal time limit for filing an injury claim. This "statute of limitations" or other notice requirements are critical to pursuing an injury case and people frequently wait too long to hire a lawyer. Certain cases may be barred forever if proper notice is not given within 180 days of the event. Some lawsuits must be filed within one year of an event. Some circumstances require even shorter "notice" deadlines. The more time that elapses after an accident, the harder it is to piece together the evidence as well as shortening the time needed for investigation of the claim. If you wait too long, it may not be possible to file a claim for your injuries.
The Need for Insurance
We make our living by bringing claims on behalf of clients and these claims are defended by insurance companies. Yet we frequently tell our clients to give those very insurance companies more money to obtain the higher insurance coverage that they need. Adequate insurance coverage should protect you and your loved ones adequately in case of severe injury.
How It Works, A Case History:
We represented a woman who was involved in an accident which resulted in injuries that were serious but not disabling. That case was settled. After reviewing her insurance coverage, we recommended that she raise her coverage limits. She did increase her uninsured motorist coverage from $50,000 to $500,000. Uninsured motorist coverage is available from your own insurance company if you are involved in an accident with an uninsured driver, an all too common occurrence these days.
She was involved in a very serious accident several years later with an uninsured driver and suffered serious and disabling injuries which left her unable to work and tortured by the winter weather in Colorado. Fortunately, because she had increased her coverage, she was able to sue her own insurance company for $500,000 after they refused to settle her claim.
After successfully trying her case against her own insurance company, my client obtained a recovery that allowed her to relocate to Arizona with her husband and purchase a home. While her financial recovery could never take away her disabling injuries, it did allow her to have the financial means to live a life that was free from many of the difficulties she would otherwise have had to contend with for the rest of her life.
Personal Injury
Have you been injured due to the fault of another?
If so, you are entitled to financial compensation for your medical and property expenses, incidental costs caused by the accident, possibly additional compensation to cover future expenses, and for the pain and suffering caused by the injury. If you have suffered a personal injury from automobile accidents to accidental shootings, electrocutions or injuries from fires and explosions, please contact us to discuss your legal rights and just compensation for your injury. We have extensive experience handling back and neck injuries, paralysis and R.S.D.
Birth Injury Cases
Was your child injured at birth?
Birth injury cases usually involve catastrophic injuries to babies caused by problems during labor or delivery. Inadequate oxygen to the baby may result in hypoxic brain injury and the development of cerebral palsy (CP). Labor and delivery is a critical time, and improper diagnosis and management may have disastrous consequences. Since these injuries are so devastating, millions of dollars may be at stake because the damages can cover a lifetime of future medical, rehabilitation and attendant care expenses for a severely handicapped child. These cases are among the most expensive, time consuming and complex cases we litigate. They are aggressively defended, difficult to settle and difficult to win. Please call us at 303-759-3300 if you have questions concerning this type of medical malpractice claim.
Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Brain and spinal cord injuries can be devastating. We have worked with prominent and respected doctors, including neurosurgeons, neurologists and neuropsychologists to be sure that our clients' injuries are fully evaluated, treated and assessed. Thorough efforts are required in order to maximize both our client's recovery from their injuries and the compensation we recover for them. Please call us to discuss your situation when you have suffered one of these injuries as a result of someone else's conduct.
Children's Injuries
Injuries to children are especially disturbing for many reasons. The effects of injuries on a child may have a profound impact upon their physical, emotional and intellectual development. Very young children are unable to communicate or are limited in their ability to communicate about what they are experiencing. It is essential to carefully evaluate injuries to children and assess the full impact those injuries will have on them. We have worked with prominent and respected physicians, including pediatric psychiatrists and plastic surgeons to address these issues.
There are special concerns in cases involving children. Because of those concerns, all settlements for cases involving minor children must be approved by a probate court to ensure that a child's rights are fully protected and the funds provided for them are protected. If your child has been seriously injured as a result of someone's negligence, please call us at 303-759-3300.
Dangerous Premises Accidents (Premises Liability)
Have you been injured while on someone else's property?
Property owners have a responsibility to reasonably maintain their premises, keeping them free from hazards and defects which they knew, or should have known, could cause harm to others who could reasonably be expected to enter the premises. Premises liability cases involve a variety of claims, including but not limited to injuries which occur:
- In public walking areas (slip and fall)
- In swimming pools
- On balconies or staircases
- In elevators
- While leaving a business
- From insufficient security (assaults)
If you have suffered a serious injury of this type, contact us to discuss your situation.
Wrongful Death
Has your family suffered the tragic and unnecessary death of a family member caused by the negligence of another?
Wrongful death cases may arise because of a variety of incidents, including car accidents, aviation accidents, or medical malpractice. Saul Sarney wants to make sure that the surviving family is compensated for their loss to the fullest extent of the law.
In times of grief, family members are often unable to appreciate the importance of a prompt investigation of the circumstances of death and the preservation of evidence. These matters are extremely important in determining how and why the incident occurred and identifying the persons legally responsible for the incident.
Pursuing a wrongful death action will not bring your loved one back to you, but it will ensure that you and your children will have increased financial security in the years to come. We have successfully represented many families who have suffered the wrongful death of a loved one. Let us take care of this important matter for your family. Call us at 303-759-3300
Wrongful Denial of Personal Income Disability Benefits
Income disability policies pay a wage replacement benefit if you are unable to work as the result of heath issues. These policies are often purchased by individuals through companies such as Provident, UNUM and Paul Revere. Many other companies also write these policies and they can be provided as an employee benefit. There are usually two types of income disability policies:
- "Own Occupation" Policy: pays benefits if you are unable to continue a specific job-even if you can perform some other type of work.
- "Any Occupation" Policy: only pays benefits if you are unable to do any kind of work.
Many policies provide "own occupation" benefits for one or two years and then only pay benefits if you are unable to engage in "any occupation." Unfortunately, many people who have paid for these policies for many years have been denied benefits or had them cut off unfairly by their insurance company. If you believe you have been unfairly denied or cut off from income disability insurance benefits, we can help.
Wrongful Denial of Insurance Coverage
Is your insurance company trying to deny your coverage?
We represent many people involved in coverage disputes and claims. We provide sound legal counsel in cases involving issues that including, but not limited to:
- Bad faith
- Late notice
- Right to counsel
- Errors and omissions of insurance agents
Let us use our proven capabilities to protect your interests and assert your right to fair insurance coverage for your injury or loss.
To speak with our attorney right away, please call us at 303-759-3300 or contact us online now. We do not charge a fee to discuss how we can help you meet your needs.
4643 South Ulster Street, Suite 980 Denver, CO 80237
Telephone: 303-759-3300
The Law Firm of Saul R. Sarney, P.C., in Denver, Colorado, represents clients facing personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, and denial of insurance coverage claims throughout the greater Denver metropolitan area and areas north, including the cities of Lakewood, Aurora, Englewood, Littleton, Arvada, Greeley, Morrison, Boulder, and Broomfield, as well as Douglas County, Denver County, Jefferson County, and Arapaho County. We also represent clients in other states including Kansas, Nebraska and New Mexico. |
