# Stuckey Injury Law LLC > A Denver, Colorado personal injury law firm led by founder and principal attorney Melanie Stuckey, representing injured clients throughout Denver and across Colorado. The firm handles car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, catastrophic and child injuries, dog bites, premises liability, recreational and ski collisions, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death, all on a contingency-fee basis (no fee unless the firm recovers compensation). Stuckey Injury Law is the successor to Donaldson Law, LLC, following the retirement of attorney Jennifer Donaldson. The firm emphasizes a personalized, client-first approach rather than a high-volume "factory" model, with attorneys and staff bringing over 30 years of combined experience to complex liability and high-value cases. The team investigates each claim thoroughly, handles all insurer communication, and prepares every case as though it will go to trial, while most matters resolve through negotiation. Free confidential consultations are available by phone or Zoom, and the firm advances all case-related costs. - Main phone: (303) 458-5000 (free consultations) - Office: 3200 Cherry Creek S. Dr., Suite 520, Denver, CO 80209 - Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Service area: Denver and the surrounding Colorado Front Range, including Arapahoe, Adams, Jefferson, and Boulder Counties. General Colorado personal injury law context the firm's matters commonly involve: - Statute of limitations: Colorado generally allows three years from the date of a motor vehicle accident and two years for most other personal injury claims; claims against a government entity require a formal notice within 180 days. - Fault: Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule, barring recovery if the injured party is 50% or more at fault, with damages reduced by their percentage of fault. - Dog bites: Colorado imposes strict liability on dog owners for serious bodily injuries caused by a dog bite. - Damage caps: Colorado law caps certain categories of damages, including non-economic damages, in personal injury cases. ## Firm Overview - [Home](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/): Firm overview and practice areas. - [About Us](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/about/): Firm background and team. - [Case Results](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/about/case-results/): Notable verdicts and settlements. - [Practice Areas (overview)](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/practice-areas/): Overview of all case types the firm handles. - [Resources](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/resources/): Colorado injury and driving safety resources. - [Blog](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/blog/): Articles on Colorado personal injury law. - [Contact Us](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/contact-us/): Free consultation request and office details. ## Attorneys & Staff - [Melanie Stuckey](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/about/melanie-stuckey/): Founder and principal attorney; biography and credentials. - [Bryan Brown](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/about/bryan-brown/): Senior paralegal; biography. ## Practice Areas - [Car Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/auto-accident-attorney-denver/): Car and auto accident claims. - [Commercial Truck Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/commercial-truck-accident-attorney-denver/): Commercial truck and semi crash claims. - [Motorcycle Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/motorcycle-accident-attorney-denver/): Representation for injured riders. - [Bicycle Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/bicycle-accident-attorney-denver/): Cyclist injury claims. - [Pedestrian Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/pedestrian-accidents-attorney-denver/): Pedestrian injury claims. - [ATV Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/atv-accident-attorney-denver/): All-terrain vehicle injury claims. - [Bus Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/bus-accident-attorney-denver/): Bus crash injury claims. - [Rideshare Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/auto-accident-attorney-denver/taxi-uber-accidents/): Taxi, Uber, and Lyft accident claims. - [Drunk Driver Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/denver-dui-drunk-driver-accidents/): Impaired driver crash claims. - [Catastrophic Injuries](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/catastrophic-injury-attorney-denver/): Catastrophic and life-altering injury claims. - [Child Injury](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/child-injury-attorney-denver/): Claims for injured children. - [Dog Bites](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/dog-bite-attorney-denver/): Dog bite and animal attack claims. - [Premises Liability](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/premises-liability-attorney-denver/): Injuries on unsafe property. - [Nursing Home Abuse](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/nursing-home-abuse-attorney-denver/): Nursing home abuse and neglect claims. - [Recreational Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/recreational-accident-attorney-denver/): Recreational and outdoor activity injury claims. - [General Negligence](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/general-negligence-attorney-denver/): General negligence claims. - [Government Liability](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/claims-against-governmental-entities-attorney-denver/): Claims against governmental entities. - [Workplace Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/workplace-accident-attorney-denver/): Workplace injury claims. - [Wrongful Death](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/wrongful-death-attorney-denver/): Claims brought by families after a fatal accident. ## Car Accident Subtopics - [Hit and Run Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/auto-accident-attorney-denver/hit-and-run-accidents-injury/): Hit-and-run injury claims. - [High Speed Crash](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/auto-accident-attorney-denver/high-speed-impact-crashes/): High-speed impact crash claims. - [Low Speed Impact Crash](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/auto-accident-attorney-denver/low-speed-impact-crashes/): Low-speed impact crash claims. - [Passenger Injury Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/auto-accident-attorney-denver/passenger-injury-accidents-injury/): Claims for injured passengers. - [Rear End Impact Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/auto-accident-attorney-denver/rear-end-impact-accidents/): Rear-end crash claims. - [Reckless Driver Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/auto-accident-attorney-denver/reckless-driver-accidents-injury/): Reckless driving crash claims. - [Side Impact Collisions](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/auto-accident-attorney-denver/side-impact-collisions-injury/): Side-impact (T-bone) crash claims. - [Teenage Driving Accidents](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/auto-accident-attorney-denver/teen-driving/): Crashes involving teen drivers. - [Underinsured/Uninsured Driver Accident](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/auto-accident-attorney-denver/underinsured-uninsured-motorist-accident/): Claims involving uninsured or underinsured drivers. - [Winter Driving Collision Resource](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/auto-accident-attorney-denver/winter-driving-collision-resource-page/): Resource on winter driving collisions. ## Recreational Accident Subtopics - [Ski and Snowboard Collisions](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/ski-collisions/): Ski and snowboard collision claims. - [Winter Sports Collisions Resource](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/recreational-accident-attorney-denver/winter-sports-injuries/): Resource on winter sports injuries. ## Service Areas (Areas We Serve) - [Denver](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/): Personal injury in Denver. - [Aurora](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-aurora/): Personal injury in Aurora. - [Arvada](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-arvada/): Personal injury in Arvada. - [Broomfield](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-broomfield/): Personal injury in Broomfield. - [Golden](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-golden/): Personal injury in Golden. - [Fort Collins](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-fort-collins/): Personal injury in Fort Collins. - [Littleton](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-littleton/): Personal injury in Littleton. - [Lakewood](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-lakewood/): Personal injury in Lakewood. - [Westminster](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-westminster/): Personal injury in Westminster. - [Arapahoe County](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-arapahoe-county/): Personal injury in Arapahoe County. - [Adams County](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-adams-county/): Personal injury in Adams County. - [Jefferson County](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-jefferson-county/): Personal injury in Jefferson County. - [Boulder County](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-boulder-county/): Personal injury in Boulder County. - [Longmont](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/personal-injury-attorney-boulder-county/longmont/): Personal injury in Longmont. ## Resources - [Auto Accident Statistics in Colorado](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/resources/auto-accident-statistics/): Colorado auto accident data. - [Car Insurance Coverage Colorado](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/resources/insurance/auto-insurance-coverage/): Guide to Colorado auto insurance coverage. - [Colorado Winter Car Driving Kit](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/resources/colorado-winter-car-driving-kit/): Winter driving safety kit guide. - [Commercial Drivers Safety Tips](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/resources/commercial-drivers-denver-highways/): Safety tips for commercial drivers. - [Colorado Damage Caps](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/resources/damages-caps/): Guide to Colorado damage caps. - [Denver Highways and Safety](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/resources/denver-highways-traffic/): Guide to Denver highways and traffic safety. ## Blog Posts (Latest) - [Colorado Supreme Court Answers the Question: Is Skiing Inherently Dangerous?](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/colorado-supreme-court-answers-the-question-is-skiing-inherently-dangerous/): Analysis of a Colorado Supreme Court ruling on skiing risk. - [Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage - Why Is It Important?](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/uninsured-underinsured-motorist-coverage/): The importance of UM/UIM coverage in Colorado. - [How Can a Defendant Pay for a Ski Collision Claim?](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/how-can-a-defendant-pay-for-a-ski-collision-claim/): How ski collision claims are paid. ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/sitemap/): Full index of site pages. - [Disclaimer](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/disclaimer/): Legal disclaimer. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.stuckeyinjurylaw.com/privacy-policy/): Site privacy policy.