An injury claim can become complicated when accounts conflict, records sit with a company, or several parties may share responsibility. Schofield & Green Law examines how the incident occurred, identifies the evidence needed to support your claim, and pursues the appropriate sources of compensation. Start with a free case review. There is no upfront attorney fee.
An accident scene offers only a brief snapshot of what happened. A police report may capture the names of the drivers and an initial account, but it may not explain why a commercial vehicle was on the road, who maintained it, whether a business controlled the property where someone fell, or which insurance policies may apply.
Those details can matter in Cañon City and elsewhere in Fremont County, where U.S. 50 carries passenger vehicles, commercial traffic, visitors, and pedestrians through the community. The city and CDOT have also invested in pedestrian and accessibility improvements along Royal Gorge Boulevard, reflecting the many ways people move through the corridor.
A complete claim may require information held by someone other than the injured person. That can include driver records, employment documents, maintenance files, inspection logs, surveillance footage, incident reports, contracts, or records showing who controlled a property.
Schofield & Green Law works to locate those pieces and understand how they fit together. For collisions involving passenger vehicles, read more about car accident representation. Claims involving commercial carriers may require a broader review of truck accident responsibility.
Schofield & Green Law intentionally maintains a focused practice. Andrea Schofield limits the matters she accepts so she can remain involved in strategy, evaluate developing issues, and give clients direct answers about their cases.
The firm represents injured people in Cañon City, Florence, Penrose, and nearby Fremont County communities from its Colorado Springs office.
Andrea Schofield brings more than 14 years of personal injury experience to the firm. She joined The Green Law Firm in 2013 and purchased the practice after approximately a decade there. Her background includes work in both larger and smaller law firms, giving her firsthand perspective on how firm structure affects case preparation and client access.
Andrea intentionally accepts a limited number of matters. She remains involved in the legal analysis, case strategy, and major decisions for the claims the firm takes. She earned both her Juris Doctor and MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.
Lori Bielawski has nearly 30 years of legal experience spanning plaintiff personal injury and insurance defense. She assists with the records, deadlines, expert coordination, discovery, and litigation preparation needed to develop a case thoroughly.
Her background helps the firm recognize questions an insurer or defense team may raise and prepare the documentation needed to address them. Lori also helps clients understand the information the firm needs and where their case stands procedurally.
Schofield & Green Law has recovered more than $39 million for clients across its personal injury practice. Published outcomes include:
Pedestrian Vs. Vehicle Accident
$4M
Settlement
Head-On Collision
$1.125M
Settlement
Minor Vehicle Collision
$1.2M
Settlement
T-Bone Car Accident
$987k
Settlement
These are firm-wide results and are not specific to Cañon City or Fremont County. Every case depends on its own evidence, injuries, insurance coverage, and legal issues. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Not automatically. Snow, ice, darkness, wildlife, curves, and roadway conditions may affect how the collision is evaluated, but drivers are still expected to respond reasonably to the conditions they encounter. The claim may depend on speed, following distance, visibility, attention, and whether the driver took appropriate precautions. Comparative fault is assigned to the involved parties, not to the weather or roadway itself.
Consider speaking with an attorney first. A recorded statement becomes part of the insurer’s file and may be used when evaluating fault, injuries, and compensation. The request may arrive before your diagnosis or treatment needs are fully understood. Schofield & Green Law can explain what information may be required, how the statement could affect the claim, and whether the firm can handle that communication for you.
Do not assume the insurer’s initial position is final. Colorado uses comparative negligence, so the percentage of fault assigned to each involved party can affect whether compensation is available and how much may be recovered. Photographs, witness accounts, vehicle data, roadway evidence, and the actions of each driver may all matter. An attorney can evaluate whether the proposed division of fault is supported by the evidence.
Yes. An attorney can examine what the offer includes, what the release would end, whether your medical condition is sufficiently understood, and whether future treatment or work limitations have been considered. A review does not require you to reject the offer or file a lawsuit. It gives you additional information before making a decision that may permanently close the claim.
There is no charge for the initial case review and no upfront attorney fee. If the firm accepts your matter, attorney fees are collected only if Schofield & Green Law wins or settles the case. You can review the contingency-fee agreement, ask questions about the arrangement, and decide whether to proceed before becoming a client.
Yes—firm size does not determine whether a serious claim is prepared well. What matters is the experience of the legal team, the attention given to the evidence, and the willingness to pursue the case beyond an early negotiation when necessary. Schofield & Green Law intentionally limits its caseload so Andrea can remain involved in strategy while the team develops the records, coverage issues, and responsible-party analysis a complex claim may require.
You may know how the injury occurred without knowing every company, policy, record, or legal duty connected to it. Schofield & Green Law can review the circumstances, identify unanswered questions, and determine whether the firm may be able to develop the claim.
The case review is free. There is no upfront attorney fee, and attorney fees are collected only if the firm wins or settles your case.
