Auto Accident
4 Reasons Why You Should Gather Witness Statements After a Car Accident
When you are in a car accident caused by another person’s negligence, you may have the legal right to pursue financial compensation for your losses. The compensation will usually come from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. However, there is more to Colorado car accident claims than notifying insurance companies. To obtain compensation for your accident-related…
Read More5 Defenses the Responsible Party Could Use After Your Car Crash in Colorado
It might be clear to both you and the other driver who was liable for a car accident. However, the responsible party may never admit fault, and they may even try to blame you. When this happens, your Colorado car accident case may go to court. Understanding what defenses the other party might use is…
Read More5 Common Mechanical Problems That May Lead to a Crash
Most car crashes are the result of driver negligence, but there are some collisions where other factors are at play. Bad weather and poor road conditions are some of the most common external causes of a car crash. However, there are instances where mechanical problems, whether by lack of maintenance or manufacturer defect, can lead…
Read More8 Steps to Take After a Car Crash
No one can predict when a car crash will happen, nor can the outcome be anticipated if there is an accident. The one thing we can do is adequately prepare for the possibility of a car crash. Still, you can spend your whole life preparing for a car crash, and when the day comes, it…
Read MoreMistakes to Avoid When Pursuing a Car Accident Claim in Colorado
Car accident scenes are often rife with confusion, shock, and anxiety. It may seem impossible to think clearly, but it’s important to remember that your statements and actions at the crash scene––and in the weeks and months that follow––may have a profound impact on your ability to present a personal injury claim. While an injury…
Read MoreCar Crash Statistics You Might Not Know
Driving is a dangerous business — more than 30,000 people have been killed on America’s roads every year since 1945. Thankfully, that number has dropped in 18 of the last 23 years, thanks to much more advanced safety features in cars, but the number of drivers on the road continues to rise. Unfortunately, there are…
Read MoreTexting and Driving Laws in Colorado
In the last ten years or so, awareness of the dangers of texting and driving has gone up substantially. But at the same time, distracted driving has become far more common — cell phones are ubiquitous, and high-speed data networks make the temptation of catching up on Twitter while driving hard to resist. The Dangers…
Read MoreDisclosure of Insurance Liability Coverage: What Colorado’s House Bill 19-1283 Means for You
Colorado’s House Bill 19-1283 passed in 2019 and becomes effective on January 1, 2020. The purpose of this law is to provide the citizens of Colorado transparency in the insurance claims process by understanding the total amount of insurance coverage available to them when they’ve been injured in an auto accident. The law will apply…
Read MoreColorado’s Modified Comparative Negligence Law
Accidents happen. Sometimes, they’re completely unavoidable, but usually, someone’s at fault. When it comes to determining who’s responsible to pay for the medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other harm caused by a wreck, we first have to determine who’s at fault. We commonly think of liability for car wrecks as black-and-white —…
Read MoreSummer in Colorado Proves Most Dangerous for Drivers
Colorado is a wonderful place to be during the summer months. Whether hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, going to a Rockies game, or just lounging in your local park, the warmer months provide a great opportunity to get outdoors and have fun. Unfortunately, not everything is as enjoyable. Despite the state being known for…
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