Personal Injury
Automobile Crash and Personal Injury Attorney Serving Clients Across Colorado
Serving Colorado from our Boulder office — statewide representation including federal courts. An injury can disrupt your daily life and leave you uncertain about what to do next. At The Savela Law Firm, P.C., we listen to you and provide clear legal guidance based on your needs.
Personal Injury Results in Colorado
Some results our clients have achieved across Colorado. Every case is different — these outcomes reflect the firm's commitment to fighting for full and fair compensation.
Over $650,000 Recovered
Denver Rollover Crash
A passenger injured in a rollover crash caused by a reckless driver recovered over $650,000 — exceeding the policy limits available.
Full Policy Limits Recovered
Denver Uber & Lyft Accident
An Uber/Lyft passenger injured in a Denver rideshare accident recovered the full policy limits of both the at-fault driver's insurance and underinsured motorist coverage.
Over $300,000 Recovered
Colorado Ski Accident
A skier injured on a Colorado slope recovered over $300,000 in damages.
Over $100,000 Recovered
Colorado Ski Accident — At-Fault Skier
A client recovered over $100,000 against an at-fault skier on a Colorado mountain.
Full Policy Limits Recovered
Denver Rear-End Crash
A driver injured in a rear-end crash in Denver recovered the full policy limits available.
* Prior results are for demonstration purposes only and do not relate to your case or any specific incident. Each case is different and your result may be different.
Personal Injury Representation Built Around You
When an injury was caused by someone else, dealing with the legal and financial consequences can feel overwhelming. At The Savela Law Firm, P.C., we provide personal injury representation for clients seeking accountability and compensation for the harm they have experienced. Our services are designed to protect you and give you a strong legal advocate when dealing with the parties responsible for your injury, so you can focus more fully on your recovery.
- Direct access to Jason Savela — no junior associates
- I will come to you, to your home, visit the crash site, meet with your friends, family, and co-workers We will show how this crash changed your life
- Trial-ready preparation from day one
- Practicing law since 1997 — private practice in Boulder since 2002
- Contingency fee standard — hourly billing also available
Were You Injured by a DUI Driver?
Being hurt by a drunk or drugged driver is one of the most devastating — and preventable — forms of injury. For 29 years, Jason Savela has handled alcohol and drug-involved crash cases on both sides of the courtroom: as a personal injury attorney fighting for injured victims, and as a criminal justice attorney who understands exactly how DUI cases are investigated and prosecuted. That dual experience gives our clients a significant advantage.
Insurance Companies Know These Cases Are Serious
Insurers often move quickly after a DUI crash to limit their exposure. They may contact you before you have legal representation, offer a fast settlement, or attempt to minimize the severity of your injuries. Having an attorney with deep experience in alcohol-involved crashes — one who understands both the civil and criminal dimensions — puts you in a far stronger negotiating position.
Punitive Damages May Be Available
Colorado law allows punitive damages in civil cases where the defendant's conduct was willful and wanton. Choosing to drive drunk or drugged can meet that standard. Punitive damages go beyond compensating your losses — they are designed to punish the at-fault driver and can significantly increase the total recovery in your case.
Understanding the Criminal Case Works in Your Favor
When a driver is charged with DUI, DWAI, vehicular assault, or vehicular homicide, the criminal investigation generates evidence that directly supports your civil claim — police reports, blood test results, toxicology findings, witness statements, and accident reconstruction. Jason's 29 years of experience in DUI cases means he knows exactly what to look for, what to request, and how to use it.
29 Years of Alcohol and Drug Crash Experience
Since 1997, Jason Savela has worked on alcohol and drug-involved crash cases across Colorado. Whether your case involves a DUI driver who rear-ended you on I-25, a drunk driver who ran a red light, or a drugged driver who crossed the center line, this firm has the experience to pursue every avenue of recovery available to you.
If a DUI driver injured you or a family member, call us before speaking with any insurance company. There is no cost to the call.
Call (720) 821-1001Distracted Driving Crashes
Driving requires full attention — every second, every mile. A driver who takes their eyes off the road, their hands off the wheel, or their mind off the task of driving is not just being careless. They are making a choice that can end lives and cause injuries that change everything. Distracted driving crashes are not accidents. They are the foreseeable result of a driver who chose not to pay attention.
Texting while driving is at least as dangerous as driving drunk. Research consistently shows that a driver reading or sending a text message is impaired to a degree comparable to a driver at the legal limit for alcohol — reaction times slow, lane position drifts, and the driver is effectively blind to the road for the length of a football field at highway speed. The difference is that society has broadly accepted that drunk driving is unacceptable. Distracted driving deserves the same standard.
What Counts as Distracted Driving
Distraction takes three forms: visual (eyes off the road), manual (hands off the wheel), and cognitive (mind off driving). Texting combines all three simultaneously. Other common distractions include phone calls, GPS use, eating and drinking, adjusting the radio, and interacting with passengers. Any of these can be the basis for a negligence claim when they cause a crash.
Colorado Law on Distracted Driving
Colorado prohibits texting while driving and restricts handheld phone use. A driver who violates these laws and causes a crash has committed negligence per se — meaning the violation of the law itself establishes that the driver failed their duty of care. Phone records, data extraction, and witness accounts can all be used to prove a driver was distracted at the time of the crash.
Proving Distraction After a Crash
Evidence of distraction can disappear quickly. Cell phone records must be preserved through a legal hold before carriers overwrite them. Vehicle data recorders, surveillance footage, and eyewitness accounts must be secured early. The Savela Law Firm moves quickly to preserve this evidence and build a complete picture of what the driver was doing in the moments before impact.
Punitive Damages and Distracted Driving
When a driver's distraction rises to the level of willful and wanton conduct — knowingly texting at highway speed, for example — Colorado courts may allow punitive damages on top of compensatory damages. These cases demand an attorney who understands how to present distracted driving evidence persuasively to a jury and who is prepared to take the case to trial.
If a distracted driver caused your injuries, the evidence you need may not be available for long. Call us today.
Call (720) 821-1001How We Build Your Personal Injury Case
Listen & Understand
We hear your account and understand the full circumstances of your injury.
Gather & Review
We carefully collect facts and evidence to build a clear picture of your claim.
Strategize & Adjust
We stay attentive to new details and adapt our legal strategy as your case evolves.
Resolve or Litigate
We prepare for trial from day one while pursuing the best possible resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
In-Depth Practice Area Guides
Detailed information on specific types of personal injury cases we handle — what to do, what to expect, and how we fight for you.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
What to do after a crash, theories of liability, damages, insurance claims tips, uninsured drivers, and a full FAQ.
Read moreTrucking Accidents
Semi-truck and tractor-trailer crashes, FMCSA regulations, driver fatigue, hours-of-service violations, carrier liability, and critical evidence.
Read moreProduct Liability
Defective and dangerous products, manufacturing vs. design defects, failure to warn, strict liability, and who can be held responsible.
Read moreSlip and Fall
Premises liability, invitee/licensee/trespasser standards, common causes, what you must prove, and how owners defend these cases.
Read moreAnimal Attacks
Colorado's strict liability dog bite statute, negligence theories, burden of proof, defenses, and recovery for physical and psychological injuries.
Read moreTalk With a Personal Injury Attorney
You deserve to have your concerns heard and your legal options explained clearly. If you have been injured and are considering your next move, connect with us to discuss your situation and learn how our firm can assist with your personal injury claim.
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