Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Personal Injury Lawyers in Denver, CO
For over 25 years, O'Sullivan Law Firm has been a trusted advocate for Colorado accident victims, specializing in personal injury law with a focus on motorcycle accidents, Vibrio vulnificus cases, and wrongful death claims. Our team of experienced attorneys, including former insurance defense counsel, leverages deep industry knowledge to secure maximum compensation for clients. We prioritize personalized attention, handling every aspect of cases from property damage to complex medical disputes. With a 99% success rate and a commitment to transparency, we ensure clients receive dedicated representation and unwavering support during life's most challenging moments. 
Services
Motorcycle Accidents
Car Accidents
Wrongful Death
Vibrio Vulnificus
Bicycle Accidents
Personal Injury
Truck Accidents
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Rideshare Accidents
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in personal injury law.
- Our team includes a former insurance defense attorney.
- We maintain a 99% success rate in client cases.
- We provide one-on-one personalized legal attention.
- We handle all aspects of injury claims from start to finish.
What people say
99% success rate
Personalized legal strategies
Exceeded expectations
Stress-free case management
Aggressive insurance negotiations
Services
Motorcycle Accidents
Our attorneys specialize in motorcycle accident cases, leveraging 25+ years of experience to combat insurance biases and secure fair compensation. We handle medical expenses, property damage, and emotional trauma claims while clients focus on recovery. Our team investigates liability, gathers evidence, and negotiates settlements exceeding industry averages.
Vibrio Vulnificus
As national experts in Vibrio cases, we represent victims of raw oyster contamination with a track record of multimillion-dollar settlements. Our team coordinates health department investigations, secures medical experts, and pursues claims against restaurants and distributors. We handle complex cases involving septicemia, limb amputations, and wrongful death with specialized legal strategies.
Wrongful Death
We provide compassionate representation for families losing loved ones to negligence, securing compensation for medical costs, funeral expenses, and emotional loss. Our attorneys prove duty of care breaches in car crashes, product defects, and premises liability cases. We navigate Colorado's two-year statute of limitations while families grieve.
Bicycle Accidents
Our team advocates for bicyclists injured by negligent drivers, recovering compensation for spinal injuries, traumatic brain damage, and lost wages. We counter driver biases in insurance negotiations and court proceedings, handling cases from minor collisions to fatal accidents. Services include evidence collection, medical cost negotiations, and trial representation.
Car Accidents
We handle all vehicle accident claims including DUI, hit-and-run, and commercial truck cases. Our attorneys manage medical bill disputes, rental car arrangements, and insurance negotiations while clients recover. With experience in Colorado's modified comparative negligence system, we maximize settlements even when clients share partial fault.
People
Scott O'Sullivan
Founding Attorney
With 25+ years of personal injury experience, Scott O'Sullivan is a nationally recognized Vibrio vulnificus expert and former insurance defense attorney. He has secured multimillion-dollar settlements for motorcycle accident victims and complex food poisoning cases, maintaining a 99% success rate while prioritizing client-centered advocacy.
Eli Olhausen
Attorney
Eli Olhausen specializes in wrongful death and traumatic brain injury cases, leveraging trial experience to secure favorable verdicts. He focuses on complex liability disputes involving commercial vehicles and premises safety, maintaining the firm's commitment to personalized client representation.
Cara New
Attorney
Cara New handles bicycle accident and pedestrian injury claims, advocating for vulnerable roadway users. She specializes in counteracting driver biases in insurance negotiations and has recovered compensation for clients with spinal cord injuries and permanent disabilities.
Sharon Killoran
Paralegal
Sharon Killoran supports personal injury cases with 15+ years of legal experience, managing medical records, insurance communications, and case preparation. She ensures seamless client interactions while attorneys focus on litigation strategy.
Katie Lopez
Paralegal
Katie Lopez specializes in Vibrio vulnificus case documentation, coordinating health department records and medical expert consultations. She maintains organized case files to support attorneys in securing maximum compensation for food poisoning victims.
Questions
What is the statute of limitations for motorcycle accidents in Colorado?
Colorado allows two years from the accident date to file a motorcycle injury claim. Failing to meet this deadline typically bars compensation recovery, though insurance company reporting requirements may be shorter.
What compensation can Vibrio vulnificus victims claim?
Victims may recover medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and disfigurement damages. Fatal cases allow families to pursue funeral expenses, lost inheritance, and companionship compensation through wrongful death claims.
Can I recover compensation if partially at fault for my accident?
Colorado's modified comparative negligence system allows recovery if 49% or less at fault. Total compensation reduces proportionally - e.g., $1M award with 20% fault yields $800,000.
How does the firm handle insurance company interactions?
Attorneys immediately assume all communications, preventing insurance tactics to minimize payouts. We negotiate from case inception while preparing for trial to maximize settlement value.
What makes the firm's motorcycle accident representation unique?
As former insurance defense counsel, we anticipate carrier strategies. Our 25+ years of biker advocacy includes challenging biased claims that blame motorcyclists for preventable crashes caused by negligent drivers.
Do I need an attorney for minor bicycle accidents?
Even minor injuries warrant legal consultation due to hidden costs like delayed medical complications. Attorneys identify all liable parties and ensure settlements cover future treatment needs beyond initial insurance offers.
