Car Accidents
Can I still recover damages if the person who hit me doesn’t have insurance?
There’s not much worse than being in an auto accident, except being hit by someone who isn’t insured. Even though Colorado law requires all drivers carry auto insurance, some don’t, and this complicates things when you’ve been damaged by an uninsured motorist. If you have uninsured motorist coverage included with your auto insurance policy, your […]
Read moreHands Free Isn’t Always Safer
Colorado driving laws allow drivers over the age of 18 to talk on their cell phones while driving. Drivers under 18 cannot, not even hands-free unless certain emergency conditions are met. No one is allowed to text while driving. You might think that a driver talking on a cell phone isn’t hazardous, especially when using […]
Read moreAvoiding Summer Auto Accidents in Denver, CO
Summer is almost upon us. We’ve just finished honoring those who have sacrificed their lives protecting our freedom during Memorial Day weekend, and before you know it we’ll be celebrating the Fourth of July. An increase in summer celebration often results in an increase in dangerous drivers on the roads. You might be responsible when […]
Read moreHandling Auto Accidents Efficiently
An auto accident can be scary, even if it’s a just minor bump. The last thing you want to deal with after that is more conflict and litigation, but it may be necessary. Ensure that you have all the information possible to provide to your attorney, whether you are dealing with an insurance company or […]
Read moreHit-and-Run Accidents Cause More Harm Than Sustained Injuries
Sometimes people do the right thing; sometimes they don’t. Aside from the physical and emotional injuries sustained in an auto accident, if an at-fault driver flees the scene, the victim is left to wonder whether he or she will ever receive recompense. Auto insurance may cover the damages if the appropriate rider is attached to […]
Read moreUninsured Drivers on the Rise in Colorado
Being in a car accident is difficult and stressful enough, but the situation can become even more frustrating if the other driver is uninsured. Unfortunately, if you live in Colorado, that nightmare scenario may just be what happens to you despite the state’s requirements that all drivers carry automobile insurance. Premiums Fall but the Uninsured […]
Read moreDisturbing Trend In Pueblo County
“Wear your seat belts!” is the mantra of the day from the Pueblo Police Department because of the rash of deaths involving unbuckled drivers this year. According to The Pueblo Chieftain, police reports confirmed that in the seven car crashes that claimed lives on the city streets of Pueblo, six of the victims were not […]
Read moreAuto Accidents: Your Obligations Under Colorado Law
Colorado, like most states, has procedures for you to follow in the event of an automobile accident. Make sure you know what to do if you’re involved in an accident to avoid breaking the law and complicating your situation further. File a Report as Soon as You Can If you’ve been in an auto […]
Read moreBob Simon of “60 Minutes” Dies in Car Crash
Longtime CBS correspondent Bob Simon was killed in a car accident Feb. 11. Simon, 73, had a news career spanning 50 years. He covered both the Vietnam and Gulf Wars and earned countless awards for his work. Simon was traveling in the rear seat of a Lincoln Town Car when it sideswiped a Mercedes-Benz at […]
Read moreDash Cams and Auto Accidents
Dashboard cameras have been gaining traction in the U.S. over the last two years. Multiple dash cam recordings of the Chelyabinsk meteor exploding over Russia in 2013 initially increased awareness. As more Americans began using dash cams, online videos of accidents began appearing, and those videos often showed situations where one driver was deemed to […]
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