Catastrophic Personal Injury

When the Harm Is Severe, the Lawyer Must Be Exceptional

Beth Klein is one of a rare few Colorado trial attorneys who has taken catastrophic injury cases to verdict — solo — against the top defense lawyers in the country. She only accepts a limited number of cases, and she only accepts cases she intends to win.

$1B+

CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

Landmark prosthesis products liability case — one of the largest in Colorado history.

$18M

INDIVIDUAL VERDICT — IRAQ NEGLIGENCE CASE

Named Case of the Year by a national lawyer organization. Won solo.

20+

YEARS ON COLORADO SUPER LAWYERS LIST

A rare achievement. Named Lawyer of the Year in All of Western Colorado in 2020 and 2021.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CASE

What Is a Catastrophic Personal Injury?

Not every injury requires a trial lawyer of Beth Klein’s caliber. Catastrophic injuries do.

A catastrophic personal injury is one that permanently alters the course of a person’s life. These injuries typically result in long-term or permanent disability, the inability to return to work, ongoing medical care, or the need for lifelong assistance. The financial and emotional consequences are immense — and so is the legal complexity.

Colorado law allows catastrophically injured victims to seek compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost income and earning capacity, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and — in some cases — punitive damages when the conduct causing the injury was especially reckless or intentional.

These cases are fought by well-funded insurance companies and corporate defense teams. You need a trial lawyer who has actually won at this level — not one who settles every case out of fear of the courtroom.

  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Severe Burns
  • Permanent Organ Damage
  • Multiple Trauma Injuries
  • International Incident Injuries
  • Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis
  • Amputation & Loss of Limb
  • Severe Disfigurement
  • Defective Product Injuries
  • Workplace Catastrophic Events

WHY BETH KLEIN, P.C.

The Difference a True Trial Lawyer Makes

Most personal injury firms settle. Beth Klein tries cases. That distinction — and the reputation that comes with it — is what moves insurance companies to settle for far more, or face her in court.

For nearly four decades, Beth has taken on the most complex, high-stakes catastrophic injury cases in the country — and won. Her clients are not numbers. She accepts only a handful of cases at a time to ensure every client receives her full attention and full force.

“Mrs. Klein is an attorney that truly listens. She is extremely knowledgeable and will thoroughly explain all of the available alternatives and choices. Her patience, compassion, and respect for others is what sets her apart.”

Erica, AVVO Review
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International Trial Experience

Beth has tried complex, multi-lingual cases across the U.S. and internationally, including cases arising from manufacturing in Iraq, Taiwan, and China. Individual awards in international cases have averaged $13–$19 million.

II

Solo Courtroom Command

Beth has tried cases solo against the top defense firms in the country. Her willingness and ability to go to trial — and win — gives every client a distinct advantage at the negotiating table.

III

Recognized by Peers

Colorado Super Lawyer every year since 2006. Best Lawyers in America. Lawyer of the Year in All of Western Colorado, 2020 & 2021. Named one of the top 500 plaintiff lawyers in the United States.

IV

Contingency Fee — No Cost to Start

Beth’s catastrophic injury cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless she recovers compensation for you. There is no financial risk in calling.

V

Limited Caseload, Maximum Attention

Beth accepts only a small number of clients at any one time. If she takes your case, you will have direct access to her — not a paralegal, not a junior associate.

VI

Record-Setting Verdicts

Beth’s results include a $2.1 million PIP bad faith verdict — the largest of its kind in Colorado — and more than $1 billion in a landmark class action products liability settlement.