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Injury Lawyer for Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Shannon Soignier, RN, JD — Personal Injury Attorney

Injury Lawyer for Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Representing Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County residents hurt in car accidents on Wolf Creek Pass, the US-160 corridor, or on the job — without requiring an office visit to get started.

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20+

Years of Legal Experience

35+

Years as a Registered Nurse

$0

Zero Upfront Costs

Can I Hire a Durango Attorney If I Live in Pagosa Springs?

Yes. Shannon Soignier represents injured clients throughout Archuleta County from her Durango office, and the distance rarely slows a case down. Your consultation, medical record review, and most of the negotiation with the insurance company can happen by phone or video — Shannon only asks you to make the drive when a hearing, deposition, or in-person meeting genuinely calls for it.

Pagosa Springs sits along US-160 about an hour east of Durango, connected by one of the more demanding stretches of highway in southwest Colorado: Wolf Creek Pass. That drive matters to this practice for a simple reason — a meaningful share of the car accident cases Shannon handles for Archuleta County clients trace back to conditions on that pass.

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What Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County Clients Should Know

Wolf Creek Pass

Chain laws and avalanche closures exist for a reason — the icy descent is a frequent crash setting.

The US-160 East Corridor

Year-round local traffic plus Wolf Creek Ski Area and summer tourism load the Pagosa-Durango road.

Workers' Comp Is the Same Statewide

Colorado workers' comp handles claims identically whether you work in Pagosa or Durango.

No Upfront Costs

Contingency-fee representation — Shannon only gets paid if she wins.

Why a Nurse's Read on a Winter-Conditions Crash Is Different

Accidents on a mountain pass often come with a specific pattern: multi-vehicle involvement, a delayed realization of how serious an injury actually is, and medical records split across an ambulance run, an ER visit, and follow-up care back home. Shannon's 35-plus years as a Registered Nurse means she reads that chain of records the way a clinician would, not just a claims processor — catching the soft-tissue or concussion-related findings that a rushed initial exam sometimes underplays.

That matters most in the first few weeks after a crash, when the insurance company is forming its opinion of what your injury is worth based on exactly those early records. Getting the medical picture right from the start protects the value of the claim later.

Further reading: Car Accident Claims in Colorado, Workers' Compensation for Archuleta County Employees, What to Do After a Car Accident in Colorado

Testimonials

Client Results

After the accident, I was not sure how to help myself. Shannon was an incredible support through the process, she made sure I had all of the resources I needed, and everything was very easy working.

S.K., Durango, CO — Personal Injury Client

Scheduling an appointment with this firm immediately after my personal injury incident was the BEST decision of my life. The sooner you call, the sooner Shannon can help you make the right decisions moving forward with your healing.

J.M., Durango, CO

Frequently Asked Questions From Pagosa Springs-Area Clients

Does Shannon Soignier represent clients from Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County?

Yes. Shannon regularly represents Archuleta County clients, including cases that originate on Wolf Creek Pass and along the US-160 corridor between Pagosa Springs and Durango.

What should I do after a crash on Wolf Creek Pass?

If you're able to safely do so, get medical attention right away — even if you feel okay, mountain-pass collisions often involve more force than they first appear to. Request the Colorado State Patrol crash report, and hold on to any photos of the road and weather conditions, since conditions on the pass are frequently central to how fault gets sorted out.

How long do I have to file a claim from a Pagosa Springs-area accident?

The same Colorado deadlines apply regardless of which town the accident happened in: generally three years for a motor vehicle claim (C.R.S. § 13-80-101(1)(n)) or two years for most other personal injury claims (C.R.S. § 13-80-102). A shorter 182-day notice period can apply if a government entity was involved.

Do I need to travel to Durango for a workers' comp claim if I work in Pagosa Springs?

Not for the claim process itself. Colorado's Division of Workers' Compensation handles claims statewide through the same rules and forms, whether your employer is in Pagosa Springs or Durango.

Injured on Wolf Creek Pass or Near Pagosa Springs? Get Answers Today.

Contact Shannon Soignier for a free consultation about your Archuleta County injury or workers' comp claim.

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