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Landmark Verdicts & Settlements

$131 million

Car Accident

$131 Million verdict for the victim of a car accident in which the driver was over-served at a restaurant/bar.

$74 million

Personal Injury

$74 Million for the victim of a birth injury caused by medical malpractice in San Luis Obispo.

$45 million

Wrongful Death

$45 Million verdict for the wrongful death of a mother killed by a drunk driver.

$45 million

Motorcycle Accident

$45M settlement for a young man who suffered catastrophic injuries when he was struck by another driver while riding his motorcycle to work in Colorado.

$42 million

Motorcycle Accident

A car made a left turn in front of a motorcycle, ejecting the rider and passenger.

$40 million

Wrongful Death

$40 Million verdict for the wrongful death of a 33 year-old son.

$38 million

Brain Injury

$38.6 million for a young man who suffered a traumatic brain injury due to a fall from a hotel balcony while intoxicated.

$31.6 million

Brain Injury

$31.6 million for a young woman with a traumatic brain injury in Kern County, California.

$29.25 million

Brain Injury

$29.25 million win against State Farm for brain injury, after the policy was open

$26.6 million

Brain Injury

A truck parking brake malfunctioned crashing through a kitchen wall causing massive deep fryer burns.

$21.6 million

Motorcycle Accident

$21.6 million jury verdict in a contested motorcycle collision case (2016).

$20 million

Truck Accident

Fuel tanker exploded leaving the victim with a permanent brain injury.

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Frequently Asked Dog Bite Questions

Does Colorado Have a Specific Dog Bite Law?

States generally have two approaches to dog bites: they either follow a rule of “strict liability” or one of “negligence.” Colorado is unique in that it uses a mix of these two approaches.

For example, when a dog bite leads to a serious injury or death, a “strict liability” rule applies to the case to hold the owner of the animal liable. Under the theory of strict liability, a pet owner does not need to know their pet was dangerous to be legally responsible for the injuries it causes. Colorado law determines that the following constitutes a serious bodily injury:

A substantial risk of impairment or permanent disfigurement.
A substantial risk of death.
Fractures, breaks, or burns in the second or third degree.
Substantial risk of loss of function of any body part or organ.

Additionally, an owner will only be strictly liable for a dog bite’s victim’s injuries when the victim is lawfully on public property when the attack occurs. You may not be able to file a dog bite claim if you were trespassing on someone else’s property.

On the other hand, when a dog bite does not lead to serious or life-threatening injury, negligence rules apply. In this case, a victim of a dog bite must show that the owner failed to exercise reasonable care with regard to the animal, and this negligence directly led to injury.

Negligence claims also apply outside of dog bites. For example, if a dog knocked over a person and caused injury, he or she may seek damages in a negligence claim.

What Should I Do After I’m Attacked?

Your actions following an animal attack could affect your eventual dog bite claim. We recommend taking the following actions:

Seek appropriate medical care
Quickly get medical treatment if needed. Your medical records will serve as official documentation of the injuries you suffered.
Ask to file a police report
A police officer will document your version of the events and include any other pertinent information, such as eyewitness testimony.
Find a witness
Ask any eyewitnesses to the accident for their contact information, such as name, phone number, and email.
Call an attorney
Contact an experienced Denver dog bite attorney. The attorneys at Jordan Law will handle your insurance claim and demand fair compensation for your injuries, pain, and suffering.

Who Is At Fault for a Dog Bite?

Generally, pet owners are responsible for the actions of their animals. In the case of serious injury, Colorado law holds pet owners responsible for any attacks regardless if they knew their pets were dangerous.

In some cases, the dog bite victim may share some of the fault for the attack under the rule of comparative negligence. This may apply if the victim was teasing or provoking the animal before the bite occurred.

What Determines My Damages?

Several factors can determine the damages you obtain following a dog bite. Generally, Colorado law allows for the following types of damages:

Economic Damages:
These provide compensation for the material losses suffered as the result of your dog bite. Examples may include medical bills, lost wages, and the costs of any future medical expenses.
General damages:
This seeks to compensate for the non-economic or intangible losses associated with your experience. Examples include physical pain, emotional distress, or mental anguish resulting from the dog bite.

If a jury finds that you share fault for your injuries, this may affect your damages, as well. In this case, your award will decrease by your percentage of fault under the theory of comparative negligence. For example, if you seek $10,000 in damages but a jury finds you are 10% at fault for the bite, you will only receive $9,000.

How Can I Identify Potentially Dangerous Breeds?

In 2016, 31 deaths related to dog bites occurred in the United States. Pit bulls, specifically, were related to 22 of these deaths, even though they only account for about 6% of the dog population in the United States.

Pit bulls and Rottweilers, the two most aggressive dog breeds, were responsible for 77% of the attacks. In 2016, pit bulls, closely related dogs, American bulldogs, and Rottweilers were a part of 84% of all deaths that were related to dog bites.

A breed that is far more vicious than people realize, pit bulls are more dangerous than most other types of dogs. Over a period of 12 years, pit bulls killed 254 people in the United States. This amounts to killing about one American every 17 days.

Rottweilers, while still aggressive, killed only a fraction of that. They were responsible for 43 deaths over 12 years, which is one person every 102 days.

Labradors and mixes of Labradors were a part of three deaths in 2016. Six other breeds each had two deaths in 2016.

How Can I Prevent Dog Bites?

The younger a child is, the more likely he or she is to be attacked by a dog. Because of their unwavering faith and trust in the seemingly cute animals, children are often more likely to approach a dog. Children under the age of 9 were 42% of all the victims of dog bites who died in 2016; 31% of all the deaths were infants between 3 and 6 days old.

Dog owners can do many things to help prevent their dogs from attacking anybody. Most dogs that attack in public places attack on trails or in front of their property. If you keep your dog on a leash whenever you leave your property, you can better control your dog if it starts to show signs of aggression.

Your yard or land should have a fence, gate, or system that will help confine your dog to that area. It should help keep your dog from attacking people who pass by. Visitors to your house should also have a safe way to reach your front door without being threatened by your dog. These are all things you must think about if you own a dog with aggressive tendencies.

If a dog comes toward you and you sense that it is going to be aggressive, do not run away. Keep your hands down and stay as quiet if you can. Also, try to avoid eye contact with the dog. In this way, you can appear nonthreatening to the dog, and it might lose interest in attacking you. Once the dog seems to have become bored with you and is paying attention to something else, you can back away slowly.

Who Can Help Me If My Attack Could Have Been Prevented?

Dogs are a huge part of many people’s lives, but it is important to know the dangers of a possible attack. If you have been attacked by a dog and you believe it could’ve been prevented, contact our personal injury lawyers in Denver at Jordan Law. We will help you get the justice you deserve.

How Do I find a Good Dog Bite Lawyer?

In short, the best way to find a personal injury lawyer is to start with a list of attorneys in your area. You can create a list by going to Google, Avvo.com or calling your local bar organization. From there, research the attorneys. Use their website, look at their Google reviews, etc. Narrow down your list to the top three attorneys. Schedule free consultations with each and interview them. For more details read How To Find A Personal Injury Lawyer

Why Hire Jordan Law?

We focus on our clients

At our firm, clients come first. We care about the individuals we represent and work hard so victims and their families can obtain the justice they deserve. Our team believes there is a direct correlation between our passion for what we do and our continued success in fighting for the rights of the injured. Our track record affirms this. We have proven our ability to win.

We take the time necessary

As our client, you can always rely on us to be available for your questions and concerns. We work very hard to give each case the nuanced advocacy required. Rather than overloading our attorneys with cases, we are selective so that we can be sure to give each case we accept the full attention it needs. Our firm is available to clients 24/7 throughout the duration of their case.

We are respected in our field

Our lead attorney is a member of the prestigious, invitation-only Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and has been named among The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. Our reputation in the profession only affirms what our clients already know: When it comes to fighting for the injured, Jordan Law is a team on which you can count.

Most importantly, the insurance companies know who we are and know our reputation.

What Our Clients Are Saying

W Jang

Car Accident

I got into a terrible car accident in 2020 and the other party who was at fault tried to pin the accident on me. I have back problems due to the car accident and have been through multiple kinds of treatment and surgeries. Jason and his team helped me in a way as if i was family and helped me receive a settlement that covered my medical bills along with supporting me and my family until i can get back on my feet. Thank you Jason and to your team and thank you for treating me like another human being.

Michael C.

Personal Injury

I have dealt with hundreds of lawyers over the past twenty years and have never met a more courteous, knowledgeable and professional lawyer than Jason Jordan. I enjoyed every interaction with this young man and have recommended him to many people.

Todd F.

Personal Injury

Passion for justice, compassionate concern for their clients, expertise in law, and sound guidance are what makes this team the right choice when you are faced with adversity. Jason and team are simply the best, from consultation to settlement you won’t just feel you’re their top priority, but you’ll know it by the way they treat you and your family.

Janele D.

Car Accident

Completely impressed with how, all of them were there to help me through this horrible time in my life. I have enjoyed getting to know the whole group and felt assured that they all had me covered with all my questions and needs. This car accident was terrible and without you guys, and your help I am not sure where I would be. Thank you all so much. Janele

Maria R.

Personal Injury

They were amazing to work with since day 1. My previous lawyer had too many cases and referred me to them and they immediately told me what I need to do and what to expect. I was not in the dark. They also kept me updated throughout the whole process when there were updates and even when there were no big updates. They even advocated for me and negotiated to get me more money. They were great. Ashley Reisman was such a pleasure to work with and talk to specifically too 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Brad P.

Personal Injury

Not very often do you find a personal injury attorney that is both excellent in the courtroom AND empathetic towards their client’s needs. Jason Jordan is not only the perfect combination of the two, he goes above and beyond to make sure each and every one of his clients feels heard and understood throughout all phases of the personal injury case.

Premises Liability

Carl L.

After extensively searching for an attorney to take my case, and having no success, I was referred to Jordan Law. He was quick to respond and follow up with me. I was struggling to keep it together throughout this difficult experience, but the confidence and trust they built with me gave me to motivation to keep persevering

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