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Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Colorado Springs

If you were hurt in a crash on I-25, Powers Boulevard, or anywhere in El Paso County, the clock is already running. Colorado gives you three years from a motor-vehicle crash to file (and two years for many other injury claims), and insurers start building their defense the day of the wreck. Below: vetted Colorado Springs personal injury firms that handle car and truck crashes, serious injury, and wrongful death.

3 yrs
Auto-crash deadline
El Paso
County District Court
33-40%
Contingency range
Free
Case review

Updated April 22, 2026

When you need a Colorado Springs personal injury lawyer

You do not need a lawyer for a minor fender-bender with no injuries. You very likely do when the stakes are real. Talk to a Colorado Springs injury lawyer before you give a recorded statement or cash any check if:

  • You were seriously hurt in a car, truck, or motorcycle crash on I-25, Powers, or surface streets, and you are missing work or facing surgery.
  • The insurance company is pushing a fast, low settlement before you know how bad your injuries are.
  • The other driver had little or no insurance — Colorado has a meaningful share of uninsured drivers, and your own UM/UIM coverage may come into play.
  • A family member died because of someone else's negligence (a Colorado wrongful-death claim has strict timing and standing rules).
  • You were partly blamed for the crash. Colorado's modified comparative fault rule bars recovery only if you are 50% or more at fault, so an early lawyer can protect your share.
  • You slipped, fell, or were hurt on someone's property and the owner is denying responsibility.

Colorado follows modified comparative negligence: if you are found 20% at fault, your award drops by 20%, but reach 50% and you recover nothing. Insurers know this and try to shift blame onto you early, so a lawyer's first job is often to lock down the evidence before that story sets.

What a personal injury case costs in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs personal injury lawyers almost always work on contingency. No hourly bill, no fee unless they win:

33⅓%
Typical pre-suit contingency
40%
If a lawsuit is filed
$0
Upfront / out of pocket
Free
Initial case review

On a contingency fee, the firm advances case costs — medical records, expert witnesses, filing fees — and is repaid from the settlement. Ask any firm to put the percentage and how costs are handled in writing. Colorado caps non-economic (pain and suffering) damages, with the cap adjusted for inflation over time, but there is no cap on economic damages like medical bills and lost wages. For a national overview, see our personal injury guide and how much a personal injury lawyer costs.

How long a Colorado Springs injury case takes

  • Clear-liability soft-tissue claim: often settles in 3-9 months once you finish treatment.
  • Serious injury with disputed fault: 12-24 months, sometimes longer if filed in El Paso County District Court.
  • Wrongful death or catastrophic injury: 18-36+ months, since these require expert work and rarely settle early.
  • Trial: most cases settle, but a contested civil trial can be two years or more out from filing.

Do not settle until you have reached maximum medical improvement. Once you sign a release you cannot reopen the claim for complications that surface later. Browse all Colorado Springs lawyers or read the full Top 10 Colorado Springs injury firms guide.

Colorado Springs firms that handle personal injury

1

McCormick & Murphy, P.C.

Colorado SpringsLocal injury firmCar and truck accidents, serious injury, insurance disputes

A Colorado Springs personal injury firm that represents people hurt in car and truck crashes and other accidents, with a long-standing local practice focused on injury and insurance claims rather than general litigation. Listed across the major attorney directories.

Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
2

The Bussey Law Firm, P.C.

Colorado SpringsTrial firmCar accidents, serious injury, wrongful death

A Colorado Springs injury firm recognized as a Top Attorney by Colorado Springs Style magazine for many consecutive years. Founder Timothy Bussey is known locally for trial work in serious-injury and DUI-victim cases. A trial-oriented choice in El Paso County.

Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
3

Heuser & Heuser LLP

Colorado SpringsLocal injury firmCar accidents, premises liability, serious injury

A veteran-owned Colorado Springs injury firm known for helping clients line up their medical care while the claim is pending. Handles car crashes, premises liability, and other serious-injury cases with a strong local presence.

Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
4

Levine Law

Colorado Springs / Front RangeRegional injury firmCar accidents, truck wrecks, serious injury

A Colorado injury practice with a Colorado Springs presence, led by attorney Jordan Levine, who has represented injured clients for more than 20 years. Handles car and truck crashes and other serious-injury claims across the Front Range.

Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
5

The Law Firm of Ted Bills

Colorado SpringsLocal injury firmCar accidents, serious injury, insurance claims

A Colorado Springs personal injury firm that reports recovering more than $50 million in verdicts and settlements for clients. Attorney Ted Bills handles car accidents and serious-injury claims with a local, El Paso County focus.

Free ConsultationPersonal Injury

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Personal Injury in Colorado Springs — FAQ

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Colorado?
Colorado gives you three years from a motor-vehicle crash to file (C.R.S. 13-80-101) and two years for many other negligence claims. Miss the deadline and the court will dismiss your case no matter how strong it is, so talk to a lawyer well before the date — especially if a government entity is involved, since those have shorter notice rules.
What if the crash was partly my fault?
Colorado uses modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You can still recover as long as you are less than 50% at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. If you are found 50% or more at fault, you recover nothing — which is exactly why insurers try to pin blame on you early.
What does a Colorado Springs injury lawyer cost?
Almost all work on contingency: typically 33⅓% of the recovery if the case settles before a lawsuit, rising to about 40% if they have to file and litigate. You pay nothing upfront and owe no fee unless they win. Case costs are advanced by the firm and repaid from the settlement.
What if the other driver had no insurance?
You may be able to recover under your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, which many Colorado drivers carry. These claims have their own deadlines and disputes with your own insurer, so have a lawyer review your policy before you accept anything.
Where would my lawsuit be filed?
Most Colorado Springs injury suits are filed in the El Paso County District Court (Colorado's 4th Judicial District) downtown. Claims against a city or government entity have shorter notice deadlines under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, so flag those facts with your lawyer immediately.

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