Western Slope Law
817 Colorado Avenue, Suite 102, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
About Western Slope Law
Western Slope Law is a Colorado firm based in Glenwood Springs, representing clients statewide in personal injury, premises liability, insurance claims, and appeals. Founder Nelson Waneka has 19 years of experience, securing over $100,000,000 in client recoveries and handling more than 100 appeals. The firm takes a selective approach to cases, ensuring quality representation. Waneka is recognized for his expertise in insurance law, including multiple Lawyer of the Year awards.
Notable Case Results
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$22.2M
Insurance
Our clients retained us following property damage to a historic Colorado mansion. The insurance carrier initially valued the loss at approximately $80,000 and eventually drew the line at under $500,000. After we became involved, the claim resulted in a $22,197,266.98 appraisal award in our client's favor.
$6.8M
Insurance
We obtained a $6,750,000 settlement for our client following hail damage to an apartment complex. The settlement was over $6,000,000 more than the insurer paid on the claim, and millions more than the insurer offered during negotiations. A few days before trial, the insurer sent a check to our office for every dollar we demanded.
$4.7M
Personal Injury / Brain Injury
We obtained a $4,742,048.02 jury verdict for a man in his late 70's who was severely injured in a car crash caused by a drunk driver. When the verdict came down, it was one of the largest verdicts of the year in Douglas County, Colorado. The jury found that the drunk driver was 100% at fault for the crash, and the verdict included an award of punitive damages to punish and deter the driver's conduct.
$2.5M
Personal Injury / Brain Injury
We obtained a $2,500,000 settlement for a bicyclist who suffered a brain injury after being hit by a driver who ran a red light. The driver of the car had no insurance, so we pursued our client's uninsured motorist carrier. The $2,500,000 settlement represented every dollar available under our client's uninsured motorist policy.
$2.3M
Insurance
We obtained a $2,300,000 settlement for a home builder whose liability insurer refused to defend it against a wrongful death claim brought by the family of a subcontractor killed on the job. The insurer denied a defense to the builder on the ground that the claim was excluded under the policy. After we obtained a summary judgment ruling that the carrier owed coverage, the case settled for millions of dollars.
$1M
Medical Malpractice
A local clinic misdiagnosed a patient’s condition, leading to life-threatening complications. By the time the correct diagnosis was made, the patient had already suffered irreversible harm.