ATTORNEY JOHN J. MATTEY

FORMER INSURANCE CLAIMS ADJUSTER & FORMER INSURANCE DEFENSE ATTORNEY

HELPING ACCIDENT VICTIMS FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS

John Mattey is a personal injury attorney with over 25 years of experience helping accident victims and individuals and corporations resolve insurance claims.  Prior to law school, Mr. Mattey worked as an insurance claims adjuster.  After law school, he worked for a number of insurance companies adjusting claims and eventually supervising claims in litigation.  Mr. Mattey also spent time with an insurance defense firm representing insurance companies. Mr. Mattey prides himself on his ability to listen and understand and appreciate his client’s goals and objectives.  He describes his practice approach as client centric – basically focusing on the individual rather than just a case file. This approach includes talking to the client, understanding their situation and finding ways to help them get through the process. Each client and case that Mr. Mattey handles is different and calls for its own “plan.”

CLAIMS WE HANDLE

  • Whether you were injured by another vehicle or a semi truck. We have the experience to handle your injury claim.

  • Riding and/or training on Colorado’s roadways can be rewarding for cyclists. The scenery and fresh air as well as the elevation changes challenge elite and casual cyclists. However, Colorado’s wide-open roads encourages higher motor vehicle speeds and, in some circumstances, simply careless driving. If you are injured by the negligence of a motor vehicle operator, we have the experience to help you.

  • A Diminished Value Claim arises in a situation in which you are involved in an accident that is not your fault and the at-fault party’s insurer is paying for the repairs to your vehicle. In addition to reimbursement for your rental expenses and loss of use, the at-fault party is responsible for paying the difference in value of your vehicle from the day before the accident to the day after the accident.

    If you have a new or late model vehicle with a current value of over $75,000, we are happy to discuss taking on your diminished value claim on a contingency basis.

    If your vehicle doesn't meet our requirements, you may want to see what your diminished value damages are by contacting Collision Safety Consultants of Colorado (720-665-0685) and possibly consider proceeding on your own or by retaining other counsel.

  • CRS 10-3-1115 creates a legal obligation for insurance companies to behave “reasonably” in first party claims. If an insurer acts unreasonably, it may be reasonable for double damages and attorney’s fees for its conduct. If an insurer acts unreasonably, you may be entitled to additional damages and attorney's fees.

  • Riding and/or training on Colorado’s roadways can be rewarding for cyclists. The scenery and fresh air as well as the elevation changes challenge elite and casual cyclists. However, Colorado’s wide-open roads encourages higher motor vehicle speeds and, in some circumstances, simply careless driving. If you are injured by the negligence of a motor vehicle operator, we have the experience to help you.

  • If you are injured on the property of another, you may have a premises liability claim. For example, a business owner has a duty to warn you of dangers they knew or reasonable should have known existed.

  • If you were involved in an accident with a tractor trailer or semi, you should understand that there are rules and regulations that apply to these vehicles/drivers. Promptly investigating the claim is necessary to be sure your rights aren't adversely effected. We have the years of experience necessary to pursue these claims.