About Michael P. Kane
Michael P. Kane is a distinguished partner at Kane Trial Law, located in Castle Rock, Colorado. He concentrates his legal practice on truck collisions, car collisions, and catastrophic personal injury litigation, and also advocates for victims of sexual assault against institutions and individuals.
Prior to his legal career, Mr. Kane served as a US Marine, participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following his military service, he returned to Colorado, where he worked as a Deputy District Attorney in the Arapahoe and Douglas County DA’s Offices. Transitioning to civil law, he has since dedicated himself exclusively to representing injured plaintiffs.
Mr. Kane's civil practice includes notable achievements such as a $6 million jury verdict against a commercial bus company, a $2.45 million verdict against a private ambulance company, and a $2.7 million verdict for a client injured in an automobile collision. In 2020 and 2021, his trial teams secured jury verdicts exceeding $6.5 million. He negotiated significant settlements, including $8 million in a contested liability trucking case and $5 million against a school district for a sexual assault case. In 2022, he recovered over $21 million for clients in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases involving trucking incidents.
Recognized for his aggressive litigation style, Mr. Kane is committed to challenging insurance companies to achieve justice for his clients. He frequently speaks at Colorado Trial Lawyers Association events and has been honored by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, American Society of Legal Advocates, and the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as a leading injury litigator in Colorado. He considers helping injured victims and their families obtain justice to be the highest honor in his profession.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Colorado Car Accident Laws
Understanding Colorado's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (50%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$15K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Michael P. Kane specialize in?
Michael P. Kane specializes in truck collisions, car collisions, and catastrophic personal injury litigation.
What notable cases has Michael P. Kane worked on?
He has secured significant jury verdicts and settlements, including a $6 million verdict against a bus company and an $8 million settlement in a trucking case.
What background does Michael P. Kane have before practicing law?
He is a former US Marine who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and worked as a Deputy District Attorney in Colorado.
How is Michael P. Kane recognized in his field?
He has been recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and other prestigious organizations as a top injury litigator in Colorado.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Michael P. Kane for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Michael for a free case review
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