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.
20+
YEARS OF PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION EXPERIENCE
Understanding Car Accident Claims in Colorado
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
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
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.
Why Clients Turn to Debbie Taussig Law After a Car Accident
Litigation-Ready Case Development
Cases are built for litigation from the start, especially when liability is disputed or when insurers undervalue injury. This includes early investigation, crash analysis, and medical coordination to document catastrophic injuries such as brain, spinal cord, and permanent disability.
Insurance Disputes and Full Value of Injury
Insurance carriers often challenge fault, coverage, or the extent of long-term damages. The focus is on fully documenting medical needs, future care, rehabilitation, and lost earning capacity. Debbie Taussig is well-practiced in dealing with insurance companies and challenging efforts to minimize or deny valid injury claims.
Extensive Trial Experience
Debbie Taussig is a Colorado-licensed attorney with more than 20 years of experience in serious personal injury and catastrophic injury litigation, including car accident and complex personal injury cases. Her work includes trial preparation, discovery strategy, expert coordination, and litigation in Colorado courts involving traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and wrongful death.
Her practice is centered on helping injured clients focus on recovery while the legal case is managed with structure and clarity. Debbie Taussig Law takes a client-focused, women-led approach to catastrophic injury cases, combining experienced litigation strategy with direct communication, steady case management, and consistent advocacy against insurance companies throughout the process.
Notable Car Accident Case Results
$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
$600,000
Policy-limits settlement for permanent injuries with complex insurance issues
$750,000
Settlement in medical negligence/wrongful death case
$900,000
Medical negligence case settlement
$560,000
Verdict in Denver District Court for herniated discs and soft tissue injuries
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
Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accidents in Colorado
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Contact Colorado Car Accident Attorney Debbie Taussig
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a car accident, you may have questions about your rights, your recovery, and the steps ahead. Speaking with an experienced car accident attorney as soon as possible can help protect your interests and preserve important evidence.
Schedule a consultation with Boulder car accident attorney Debbie Taussig to discuss your situation and learn how our team can help you pursue the compensation you deserve. We are here to guide you through the legal process and advocate for you every step of the way.
Fill out the form or call 303-442-0176 to request a free consultation.