Serious Car Accidents Deserve Serious Representation

Strategic, high-touch advocacy for individuals and families facing life-altering injuries in Boulder and across Colorado.

Car accidents don’t just disrupt your life — they can permanently change it. At Debbie Taussig Law, we represent individuals and families navigating the aftermath of serious crashes, with a focus on complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord damage, and wrongful death.

Based in Boulder and serving clients across the Denver metro area and throughout Colorado, our women-led firm is built differently. We maintain a selective caseload so every client receives focused attention, thoughtful strategy, and experienced legal advocacy from start to finish.

With more than two decades of experience, founding attorney Debbie Taussig is known for handling complex personal injury cases with careful preparation and a clear, strategic approach. Our team works closely with each client to understand the full impact of the accident — on their health, work, relationships, and long-term stability — while building a case designed to pursue meaningful, lasting results.

We guide clients through every stage of the legal process, from early investigation through negotiation or trial, ensuring they understand their rights and options under Colorado law. This includes pursuing compensation for medical care, rehabilitation, lost income, property damage, and the broader personal impact of an injury.

Types of Car Accidents We Handle

Our firm handles a wide variety of car accident cases, addressing the unique factors of each case. Common car accident case types include:

  • Driving while intoxicated
  • Distracted driving
  • Excessive speeding
  • Failure to yield
  • Improper lane changes
  • Defective machinery or vehicle parts
  • Poor vehicle maintenance
  • Inclement weather and slippery roads
  • Hit-and-run accidents
  • Phantom vehicle accidents
  • Driverless car accidents

Whether your accident involves a negligent driver, dangerous road conditions, or vehicle defects, we build a strong case tailored to the circumstances, aiming to hold all responsible parties accountable.

How We Handle Car Accident Claims

The steps you take after a car accident can greatly affect your recovery and claim. At Debbie Taussig Law, we guide clients through every stage of the process.

Car accident claims often involve complex insurance investigations, liability disputes, and detailed medical documentation. Our attorneys approach each case with careful preparation and a strategy designed to support both negotiation and trial if necessary.

Our approach includes:

  • Immediate Case Assessment: We review the accident, gather evidence, and document injuries to ensure your claim is supported.
  • Comprehensive Client Meetings: We meet with clients in person to fully understand the impact of the accident on work, home, relationships, and daily life.
  • Investigation and Documentation: Our team collects police reports, medical records, witness statements, and any relevant evidence to strengthen your claim. When necessary, we also work with accident reconstruction specialists, medical experts, and investigators to establish liability and clearly document the extent of injuries.
  • Insurance Negotiations and Recovery: We communicate directly with insurance companies to pursue fair compensation while protecting your rights. Our attorneys are experienced in addressing common insurance tactics designed to minimize claims and work diligently to advocate for fair outcomes.
  • Trial-Ready Representation: If necessary, we are fully prepared to take your case to court to achieve a just outcome. Our preparation ensures every case is built with the expectation that it could proceed to trial if a fair resolution cannot be reached.

Colorado law requires personal injury claims to be filed within the statute of limitations, typically three years for car accidents and two years for a wrongful death claim involving a motor vehicle accident. Our attorneys help ensure your case is timely and correctly filed, whether you were partially at fault or the other driver lacked insurance.

Recoverable Damages in Boulder Car Accident Cases

We understand the toll an accident can take on your life. Under Colorado law, car accident victims may be eligible to recover both economic and non-economic damages, including compensation for:

  • Medical Costs: Hospital bills, surgeries, medications, and ongoing treatments
  • Rehabilitation Costs: Physical therapy or specialized long-term care
  • Lost Wages: Income lost during recovery
  • Loss of Earning Potential: Long-term effects on your ability to work
  • Property Damage: Vehicle or personal property repairs or replacement
  • Non-Economic Damages for Emotional Pain and Suffering: Anxiety, PTSD, or depression caused by the accident
  • Permanent Injuries: Funds to support adjustments and long-term care needs

Recovering these damages requires careful evaluation and skilled negotiation to build a strong case and present evidence of the losses suffered. Our attorneys gather evidence, consult experts, and advocate aggressively to secure compensation that reflects the full impact of your accident.

Notable Car Accident Case Results

Our experience handling complex injury cases is reflected in the results we have achieved for clients across Colorado:

  • $6 Million: Settlement for a man rendered quadriplegic in a rollover accident
  • $2.5 Million: Verdict for a head-on collision causing severe facial injuries and chronic migraines, now followed by a bad-faith insurance claim
  • $2 Million: Settlement in a medical negligence case
  • $2 Million: Wrongful death verdict caused by carbon monoxide poisoning
  • $1.6 Million: Settlement for insurance bad faith and unreasonable denial of benefits
  • $900,000: Medical negligence case settlement
  • $750,000: Settlement in medical negligence/wrongful death case
  • $600,000: Policy-limits settlement for permanent injuries with complex insurance issues
  • $560,000: Verdict in Denver District Court for herniated discs and soft tissue injuries

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Meet the Debbie Taussig Law Team

Debbie Taussig Law is Boulder’s only women-owned and women-led personal injury law firm. Our team works collaboratively to provide personalized legal representation for car accident victims. We intentionally keep caseloads manageable so our attorneys can spend meaningful time with each client, develop strong relationships, and fully understand how the accident has impacted their lives.

As a second-generation lawyer, founding attorney Debbie Taussig has represented injured clients across Colorado for more than two decades, handling complex car accident, truck accident, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and spinal cord injury cases. She is recognized by peers for her work in personal injury law and is actively involved in organizations that advocate for the rights of injured individuals. Deanna Baranyi, managing attorney, works alongside Debbie to craft case strategies, investigate claims thoroughly, and ensure each client receives hands-on attention. Together, they lead the firm with a client-first approach, combining legal expertise and compassionate guidance to protect clients’ rights and pursue fair compensation.

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Car Accident FAQ

Seek medical attention, report the accident to law enforcement, document the scene if possible, and speak with an experienced car accident attorney before discussing the case with insurance companies.
Colorado law generally allows three years from the date of a motor vehicle accident and two years for car accidents involving wrongful death to file a claim, though certain circumstances can affect deadlines.
After a car accident in Colorado, victims may be eligible to recover economic and non-economic damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, loss of earning capacity, and compensation for emotional pain and suffering. The specific damages available depend on the circumstances of the accident and the severity of the injuries.
Proving fault in a Colorado car accident case typically involves gathering evidence that shows how the crash occurred and who was responsible. This may include police reports, witness statements, photographs from the scene, medical records, and, in some cases, accident reconstruction analysis. Because Colorado follows a modified comparative fault system, establishing the degree of responsibility for each party can be an important part of pursuing compensation.
If the at-fault driver does not have insurance or lacks sufficient coverage, you may still be able to recover compensation through your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. An experienced attorney can review your insurance policy, evaluate available coverage, and help pursue the compensation you may be entitled to under Colorado law.