Personal Injury
What Are “Miss and Run” Accidents in Colorado?
Nearly everyone is familiar with a hit-and-run, even if they haven’t experienced such an accident themselves. It’s a frustrating incident that makes getting compensation even more complicated than it already is because the other driver left the scene, making it challenging to track them down to hold them liable. While hit-and-runs are complicated accidents, another…
Read MoreLittle Known Colorado Traffic Laws and How They Can Impact a Car Accident Claim
Most Colorado drivers know traffic laws about speeding, running stops signs, and other common traffic laws. However, there are some relatively obscure traffic laws that they may not be aware of and could potentially be breaking the law without intent. Unfortunately, ignorance of the law does not qualify as a defense and can negatively impact…
Read MoreHow to Prove Driver Negligence in a Colorado Accident
If you’re involved in an accident caused by another person’s reckless or thoughtless actions, you can recover monetary compensation through a Colorado personal injury lawsuit or insurance claim. However, the right to file doesn’t mean you will automatically receive compensation. Before receiving compensation, you must first prove that the other party was negligent. What Is…
Read More10 Dangerous Habits of Aggressive Drivers in Colorado
Many drivers in Colorado can recall when they have encountered aggressive driving behaviors on the road. Whether this driver failed to yield or rode around recklessly with no regard for the safety of others, driving aggressively is very dangerous and often leads to trouble on the road. Colorado troopers responded to 268 fatal crashes on…
Read MoreWhat Are Colorado’s Seatbelt Laws?
Seatbelts are essential for protecting passengers from injuries in an accident, and Colorado requires all drivers, front-seat passengers, and children to utilize them. However, seatbelts do not entirely protect a driver or passenger from harm. If you have suffered injuries from an accident where another driver is at fault, you may still recover compensation for…
Read MoreWho Is Liable for a 3-Way Car Crash in Colorado?
A 3-way car crash can be scary and stressful for anyone involved. When a multi-car collision occurs, it may be tricky to prove who is at fault and what factors are used to determine who is responsible for the crash. Whether you were rear-ended or stuck in a chain-reaction collision, a Colorado car accident lawyer…
Read MoreWho is Liable for a Broken Sidewalk Accident in Colorado?
When hazardous or damaged walkways cause people to slip and fall or suffer injuries due to it not being maintained, it is understandable to wonder who is responsible for these accidents that occur. In Colorado, cities like Denver have held property owners accountable for installing and maintaining sidewalks within the public right of way. If…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’re Injured on Private Property in Colorado
When you have suffered an injury on private property, you have the right to file a claim and seek compensation for the suffering and damage you’ve endured. Slip and fall accidents in Colorado happen often, and injured individuals have two years to claim the date of the accident. After a slip and fall, a personal…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Sharing Medical Records with Insurance Companies in Colorado
Each time you go to your doctor’s office and consult with your physician, your encounters are recorded and stored in your personal medical record. After any accident, whether in a car collision or slip and fall accident, injured individuals often visit their doctor to treat their injuries and document their recovery in their record. In…
Read MoreUnderstanding “Loss of Enjoyment” in a Colorado Personal Injury Case
In a personal injury case, “loss of enjoyment” is a subjective measure that can be used to quantify certain damages that a victim has sustained. For example, if an individual suffers a head injury and cannot enjoy many of their favorite activities, they may be able to sue for the decrease in enjoyment they have…
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