Best Personal Injury Lawyer in Colorado Springs: Why Malnar Injury Law Has Won 5 Times

By Ryan Malnar, Founding Attorney — Malnar Injury Law  |  June 17, 2026  |  Updated June 17, 2026

Ryan Malnar is a Colorado-licensed personal injury attorney with over 10 years of litigation experience in the Pikes Peak region, an Avvo 10.0 Superb rating, and five Best of the Springs wins from The Colorado Springs Gazette.

If you've been injured in a car accident, truck collision, or any other incident caused by someone else's negligence, you deserve representation from a firm Colorado Springs residents have chosen — not once, not twice, but five times.

Malnar Injury Law, known across the Pikes Peak region as the Stubborn Attorney, has been named a Best of the Springs winner by The Colorado Springs Gazette every eligible year since 2021 — including the most recent 2026 award cycle. That kind of sustained community recognition isn't bought through advertising. It's earned, case by case, by being stubbornly committed to the people of Colorado Springs.

This article explains what those five wins mean for you as an injured person looking for the best personal injury lawyer in Colorado Springs, what specific credentials and case history back up that reputation, and how to take the first step toward your free consultation today.

What Is Best of the Springs — and Why It Matters for Injury Victims

The Best of the Springs award is an annual readers'-choice recognition administered by The Colorado Springs Gazette — the region's most widely read local newspaper. Unlike peer-reviewed legal directories or bar association certifications (which measure professional credentials), Best of the Springs measures something different: what everyday Colorado Springs residents actually think.

Thousands of community members vote across dozens of categories every year. A law firm can't lobby for the award. It can't pay for placement. It wins only when enough people in Colorado Springs believe, from direct personal experience or trusted word-of-mouth, that the firm is the best.

For an injured person researching representation, that's exactly the kind of signal that matters. You want a lawyer that other Colorado Springs families have trusted in their worst moments — and trusted enough to vote for, repeatedly, years running.

Why Consistency Across Years Matters More Than a Single Win

Any firm can have a good year. A firm that wins Best of the Springs in 2021, then again in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 is telling a different story: one of sustained excellence, consistent client satisfaction, and a reputation that compounds over time. That's the story of Malnar Injury Law.

Malnar Injury Law's Five Best of the Springs Wins: A Record No Other PI Firm in the Region Matches

Here is the complete timeline of Malnar Injury Law's Best of the Springs recognition from The Colorado Springs Gazette:

Five wins. Six eligible years. Malnar Injury Law stands alone at the top of the personal injury category in this community recognition over that span — a track record no other PI firm in the Pikes Peak region can match.

"Winning Best of the Springs a fifth time means the most to us because it comes from our own community — the people of Colorado Springs. We don't advertise our way to these awards; we fight for our clients and let the results speak. To everyone who voted: thank you. We'll keep being stubborn for you."

— Ryan Malnar, Founding Attorney, Malnar Injury Law

Full Credentials & Awards: The Complete Malnar Injury Law Record

Best of the Springs is the most visible community recognition, but it's one part of a much larger body of independent third-party validation. Here is the complete credential record for Malnar Injury Law and attorney Ryan Malnar:

Attorney Rating & Peer Recognition

• Avvo Rating: 10.0 "Superb" — the highest possible rating on Avvo, based on years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements, and industry recognition.
• National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 — invitation-only recognition for the top trial lawyers under 40 in their state, based on nominations, evaluations, and performance.
• American Society of Legal Advocates: Top 40 Under 40 — additional national peer recognition for trial advocacy excellence.
• Attorney and Practice Magazine: Top 10 (2021) — selected by the publication's editorial committee from Colorado practitioners.

Community & Readers'-Choice Awards

• Best of the Springs — Colorado Springs Gazette: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 (5 wins)
• AIOPIA 10 Best in Colorado for Client Satisfaction — based on client feedback evaluations conducted by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.

Media Coverage & Notable Verdicts

• ~$1 Million Verdict Against Memorial Hospital (2022) — a landmark civil trial result covered by KKTV 11, KRDO, FOX21, and Becker's Hospital Review, demonstrating the firm's willingness to take cases to trial against major institutional defendants.

Real Case Results: What "Stubborn" Looks Like in Practice

Awards matter. But injured people need to know their lawyer can actually deliver. Malnar Injury Law's record demonstrates the willingness to fight — not just settle early for less than clients deserve.

A $1 Million Verdict Against Memorial Hospital

In 2022, Ryan Malnar secured an approximately $1 million jury verdict against Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs. The case was covered by four separate media outlets — KKTV 11, KRDO, FOX21, and Becker's Hospital Review — underscoring both the significance of the outcome and the firm's ability to take on major institutional defendants. Most personal injury firms avoid trials. Malnar Injury Law goes to trial when that's what it takes.

$84 Million in Case Value Influenced

Across the firm's history of personal injury representation in the Pikes Peak region and beyond, the practice has been part of matters totaling over $84 million in case value influenced — a figure that reflects the firm's depth of experience across high-stakes injury cases.

Stubborn Means Not Settling for Less

Insurance companies routinely make lowball offers within days of an accident, hoping injured people will accept before they know what their case is truly worth. The Malnar approach — embodied in the firm's "Stubborn As A Mule" identity — is to reject inadequate offers, build cases methodically, and fight through litigation when necessary. That posture is what produces results like a seven-figure verdict against a major hospital system.

About Attorney Ryan Malnar: The Person Behind the Reputation

Awards are institutional — but they reflect the work of a person. Ryan Malnar founded Malnar Injury Law with a straightforward philosophy: injured people in Colorado Springs deserve an attorney who won't back down, won't settle cheap, and won't let insurance companies bully them into inadequate compensation.

Over more than a decade of practice in the Pikes Peak region, Ryan has built a reputation that Colorado Springs residents consistently vote as the region's best — not through marketing spend, but through results and relationships. His credentials include:

• Colorado Bar — licensed and in good standing
• Avvo 10.0 Superb — the maximum peer and professional rating
• National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
• American Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 Under 40
• Attorney and Practice Magazine Top 10 (2021)
• 5× Best of the Springs winner (2021–2026)
• ~$1M verdict against Memorial Hospital (2022, covered by KKTV 11, KRDO, FOX21, Becker's)

Ryan is not a referral lawyer — he's a trial lawyer who is personally involved in your case from evaluation through resolution. When you call Malnar Injury Law, you get a team led by someone who has argued cases in front of Colorado juries and won.

Colorado Personal Injury Law: What Every Springs Resident Should Know

Winning your personal injury case in Colorado depends not just on who represents you, but on understanding how Colorado law works. Here are the key rules that affect every injured person in the Pikes Peak region.

Statute of Limitations: You Have 3 Years — But Act Sooner

Under C.R.S. § 13-80-101, most personal injury claims in Colorado must be filed within three years of the date of the injury. If you miss this deadline, you permanently lose your right to recover — regardless of how strong your case is. Do not wait to consult an attorney.

Government Claims: Only 182 Days to File Notice

If your injury was caused by a government employee or entity (a city bus, a CDOT vehicle, a municipal worker), the timeline shrinks dramatically. Colorado's Colorado Governmental Immunity Act requires a formal notice of claim within 182 days of the incident. Missing that notice deadline can extinguish your entire claim.

Comparative Negligence: Colorado's 50% Bar Rule

Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence standard. You can recover compensation even if you were partially at fault — but only if your share of fault is 50% or less. If you are found 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance companies routinely try to shift blame onto injury victims to trigger this bar. An experienced attorney can protect you from improper fault assignments.

Non-Economic Damages Cap (Post-January 1, 2025)

Colorado caps non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress) in personal injury cases. As of January 1, 2025, that cap is $1.5 million. Understanding how caps interact with your specific injuries is part of building a maximum-value claim — something Ryan Malnar and his team do for every client.

Why Colorado Springs Families Choose Malnar Injury Law After an Accident

1. No Fees Unless You Win

Malnar Injury Law operates on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless the firm recovers compensation for you. There is no upfront cost, no hourly billing, and no financial risk to getting started.

2. Free Case Review — No Pressure, No Obligation

Your first conversation with the firm costs you nothing. You share the facts of your accident; the team evaluates your legal options. If there's a case, they'll tell you. If there isn't, they'll tell you that too — honestly.

3. A Team That Knows Colorado Springs

This isn't a national firm that staffs your case with a junior associate who has never been to Colorado. Ryan Malnar grew his reputation here. He knows El Paso County courts, local insurance defense tactics, and the specific roads and intersections where accidents happen most in the Pikes Peak region — from Powers Boulevard to I-25 to Academy Boulevard.

4. Stubborn Advocacy — From First Call to Final Verdict

Many firms settle fast and cheap because trials are expensive and uncertain. Malnar Injury Law is built differently. The firm's "Stubborn As A Mule" identity isn't marketing — it's a description of how Ryan approaches every case. Insurance companies know this reputation, which often produces better settlement offers before trial even becomes necessary.

5. Community Trust Validated Year After Year

Five Best of the Springs wins don't happen by accident. They happen because real Colorado Springs residents — people who were injured, or who know someone who was — keep recommending and voting for this firm. That community trust is the most credible endorsement a law firm can receive.

Areas Served by Malnar Injury Law

While the firm is headquartered in Colorado Springs (downtown, 80903), Malnar Injury Law serves injury victims across the broader Pikes Peak region and Southern Colorado, including:

• Colorado Springs (all zip codes)
• Pueblo & Pueblo West
• Fountain
• Falcon / Peyton (80831)
• Monument
• Woodland Park
• Cañon City
• Castle Rock
• Fort Morgan
• Alamosa
• Salida
• Cripple Creek

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best personal injury lawyer in Colorado Springs?

Malnar Injury Law — led by attorney Ryan Malnar — is widely recognized as Colorado Springs' leading personal injury firm. The firm has won the Colorado Springs Gazette's Best of the Springs award five times (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026), holds an Avvo 10.0 Superb rating, and has secured over $1 million in verdict results against major institutional defendants including Memorial Hospital.

How many times has Malnar Injury Law won Best of the Springs?

Five times: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. The recognition is a readers'-choice award administered by The Colorado Springs Gazette. No other personal injury law firm in the Pikes Peak region has matched that total over the past six years.

Do I have to pay anything upfront to hire Malnar Injury Law?

No. The firm works on a contingency fee basis — meaning you pay nothing unless your case results in a recovery. Your initial case review is also free and carries no obligation.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Colorado?

Most personal injury claims in Colorado must be filed within three years of the injury date under C.R.S. § 13-80-101. If a government entity is involved, you have only 182 days to file a formal notice of claim. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after an injury.

What types of cases does Malnar Injury Law handle?

The firm's primary focus is car accidents and truck accidents — the most common serious injury cases in the Pikes Peak region. The firm also handles general personal injury claims including slip and falls, premises liability, and wrongful death arising from negligent conduct.

Does Malnar Injury Law serve areas outside Colorado Springs?

Yes. The firm serves injury victims across Southern Colorado and the broader Pikes Peak region, including Pueblo, Fountain, Falcon, Monument, Woodland Park, Cañon City, Castle Rock, and more.