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PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS IN DURANGO, COLORADO
JAMIE MCDONOUGH
ATTORNEYJamie McDonough was born and raised in Boston. Although he initially pursued a career in soccer, his ability to inspire and motivate his teammates lead him down the path of law where he first worked for the insurance companies but then switched sides to defend and serve regular people in personal injury cases.
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MEG FOLEY
ATTORNEYMeg comes from a long line of lawyers. She spent her whole childhood watching her family use the law to help people in need and knew from an early age that it was her calling in life, too. She knows from personal experience how insurance companies work and uses that to her clients' benefit in court.
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DON'T ALLOW AN INJURY TO INTERRUPT YOUR LIFE
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The biggest complaint that people have about their lawyers is that they are unresponsive and hard to get in touch with. We make a point to be easily accessible.
Tailored Strategies for Your Case
When you come to us, we understand that your situation is different from the last person’s and we treat it that way. We build your case from the ground up to fit your goals.
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We take pride in the connections we have made within our community. No matter what your need is, we have a local resource on hand to make it happen.
WE KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GOING THROUGH
When you need a lawyer, you want one who knows the area and its community because the rules aren’t the same everywhere. Our team works together on cases because each of our lawyers has unique perspectives and experiences to put to work for you.
FAQ
First, call the police, by dialing 911. At the scene of the accident, if you are able and it is safe, take some pictures of the vehicles and the scene of the accident – both close-up and at a distance. Still photos are better than movies. Be sure to obtain the name, address, license number, and insurance information from the other drivers involved, as well as all witnesses. If you are injured in an accident, it is important to seek treatment immediately. Sometimes serious injuries do not cause immediate pain. If you experience even minor pain after an accident, you should see your doctor immediately.
If you have medical payments or personal injury protection coverage in your auto insurance policy, you will be able to have your bills paid under that coverage. If you have health insurance, the health insurance should also pay for your bills. Your health insurance may file a lien on your case, so that you may be required to pay these liens from your settlement. Your attorney can help to negotiate these liens.
Not yours. The other driver's insurance company wants to protect the interests of their customer, the driver who caused the accident, by limiting liability and the amount of insurance money they owe. The adjuster is graded on how little the company pays. They want to pay you as little money as possible.
CASE RESULTS
FIRST DEGREE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD
Client falsely accused of inappropriately touching his adoptive son, a special needs child with mental health issues and cognitive delays. Jury returned a not guilty verdict following five days of testimony during which the defense challenged a biased and flawed investigation, and suggestive interview tactics by State child forensic interviewers.
BOYS INJURED RETURNING FROM FISHING TRIP BEFORE HEADING OFF TO COLLEGE
Two high school buddies about to leave for college were heading back from a day of fishing when another car failed to stop at an intersection. One of the boys was catastrophically injured destroying his college plans. A full reconstruction as well as complete vehicle crash tests were commissioned to demonstrate the cause of injuries. Shortly before trial, a confidential settlement was obtained.
INJURY SUSTAINED ON AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE
Surgical plates and screws were necessary for a boy's injured arm when his jacket sleeve got caught in a spinning ride component. A favorable settlement was reached covering his medical expenses and past and future pain limitations.
FATHER RETURNING HOME FROM WORK INVOLVED IN ROLLOVER
A husband and father of two, riding home in company truck from a job in the field, was killed when his vehicle rolled over. As lawyers for the family, we successfully convinced the Court to order the production of massive amounts of secret internal company records and persuaded the Judge to strike and prevent an opposing expert witness from testifying on defendant's behalf. To avoid trial, a significant confidential sum was paid.
REAR END COLLISION
A mother and her two sons were significantly injured by a large commercial truck when its driver rear-end the family. A 7-figure out-of-court settlement was reached after the lawsuit was initially filed, information exchanged, and discovery completed.
NEGLIGENT DRIVER BLINDED BY SUN AND A DIRTY WINDSHIELD CAUSES PARALYZING INJURIES
A significant settlement was reached for the family of a man severely injured when another motorist turned in front of our client. The attorneys were able to develop liability from multiple parties for failures causing the injuries and financial losses
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INJURED IN A CAR OR BIKE ACCIDENT?
WE FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS
Car and bicycle accidents can be life-altering, leaving you with serious injuries, medical bills, and emotional distress. If you've been hurt in an accident, it's essential to have an experienced attorney by your side who will fight for your rights and work to get you the compensation you deserve. We understand the challenges you face and are committed to guiding you through the legal process. Let us take care of the legal complexities while you focus on healing.
DON'T WORRY IF YOU SAID TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE. WE WILL HANDLE THE COMMUNICATION.
If you’re worried about hiring a lawyer, we get it. The legal system is stressful and cumbersome and lawyers have a reputation for being arrogant and greedy. But we are different. When you leave our office, you will feel better than when you came in. Guaranteed. You will no longer have to worry about saying too much or too little, or worry about calls from insurance adjusters. We handle all communications for you, so you can focus on recovering.
Hiring a lawyer also doesn’t necessarily mean going to court. If you hire our firm, we will advise you every step of the way and will only file a lawsuit if it is in your best interest. Of course, some cases will only be resolved if a lawsuit is filed, but if you hire our firm at the outset of your case, you get the advantage of our local knowledge and expertise every step of the way. Being injured is stressful enough, allow us to take on the stress of the personal injury claim process for you.
If you’re worried you can’t afford a lawyer, don’t. When we take your case, we don’t get paid unless you do. That’s how confident we are we can win. Not having enough money should never be a barrier to quality legal representation, and our fee structure makes sure those in need are represented. If you’ve never hired a lawyer, or if you’ve had a bad experience with one in the past, let us change that for you.
When you hire Downs, McDonough & Foley, you can rest easy knowing you’ve hired a team of lawyers who know what they’re doing and take great pride in their work. We don’t win unless you do, and we will always fight to make sure that happens.