I was in a car accident. I need to know if I should hire a lawyer.

Based on what you described, I would recommend at least speaking with an experienced Colorado personal injury attorney before resolving either claim.

You and your wife were hit by a driver who reportedly ran a red light, the impact was significant enough to deploy the airbags and require both of you to be transported by ambulance, and you are now experiencing soreness and whiplash symptoms. The fact that the initial CT scans did not reveal a serious injury is certainly good news, but it does not necessarily mean that all of your injuries will resolve immediately. Some accident-related symptoms become more apparent over the following days.

For now, follow your medical providers' recommendations and obtain appropriate follow-up care if your symptoms continue or worsen. Keep records of medical treatment, expenses, missed work, photographs, and communications concerning the accident. I would also avoid signing a release or accepting a final bodily-injury settlement until you have a better understanding of how both you and your wife recover.

The property-damage claim can generally proceed separately while the bodily-injury claims remain open. If the vehicle is declared a total loss, carefully review the insurer's valuation and the comparable vehicles used to calculate it.

Given that there are two injured occupants, ambulance and emergency-room treatment, and a significant collision, a consultation with a personal injury attorney would be worthwhile. Most Colorado personal injury attorneys offer free consultations and handle accident cases on a contingency fee, so you should be able to have the claims evaluated without paying an hourly fee simply to determine whether representation makes sense.

I am sorry to hear what happened to you.  It must have been very frightening for you.  Given the circumstances of the collision, you have a right for the adverse driver's insurance company to pay for the cost of repair or the payment of the value of your car and an amount for the days that you are without your car.  You don't mention whether you are continuing to have physical problems from the collision but you should consider at a minimum getting some follow up care to determine if you do have ongoing problems from the accident.  You have a right to obtain compensation, the amount of which is based on the extent of your injuries and damages.  You should consult with an attorney.  Best of luck to you.

Yes, you should hire a personal injury lawyer specialized in Colorado Law.