Personal Injury
What to Do After a Rental Car Accident in Colorado
Dealing with a rental car accident is one of the last things you want to worry about, whether your own car is currently indisposed or on vacation. However, driving a car that’s not yours and navigating unfamiliar roads can contribute to a car accident. A car accident with a rental car versus your own car…
Read MoreImportant Things to Understand About Garbage Truck Accidents
Garbage trucks work to keep communities clean and functioning. However, these trucks are larger, heavier commercial vehicles that pose an inherent danger to smaller passenger vehicles. The danger is exacerbated when operators of these trucks do not drive carefully and cause accidents with other vehicles on the road. Garbage truck accidents can cause serious and…
Read MoreCommon Garbage Truck Accident Injuries
Garbage trucks are an essential part of the community that provides much-needed services to keep the community clean. Unfortunately, garbage trucks can cause significant damage when involved in accidents because of their size and weight. Their heavy loads also increase the risk of severe damage because their cargo may spill, resulting in even more damage.…
Read MoreHow the “Idaho Stop” Bill Benefits Colorado Cyclists
Cyclists are at increased risk of severe injury when involved in accidents with vehicles, other cyclists, and pedestrians. While the appropriate gear can go a long way to help prevent injury in minor fender benders, a more serious accident can cause cyclists a lot of physical, emotional, and financial damage. Fortunately, through Colorado’s personal injury…
Read MoreWhat 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 Broken Sidewalk Accident in Colorado?
When hazardous or damaged walkways, such as a cracked sidewalk, 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…
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