Katarzyna Białasiewicz/123RF In Colorado, the damages due to an injured person are reduced in proportion to his or her relative fault. Collecting Damages Requires Establishing Negligence Many people are injured in automobile accidents through no fault of their own. However, just because someone violated a traffic law and caused an accident does not necessarily mean that he or she will be found liable in a personal injury lawsuit. To recover damages, the injured person must be able to prove fault on the part of another individual or entity. Although fault for an accident may seem obvious to a ..read more

mkphotoshu/123RF Personal injury plaintiffs are required to mitigate their damages by seeking medical treatment and following medical advice. Maximize Your Compensation in These Five Steps Once you have decided to pursue a personal injury claim because of injuries you sustained in an automobile accident, do everything you can to maximize your potential for compensation. These five important steps can help you make the most of an injury claim. Document the accident scene. While you are waiting for law enforcement and medical personnel to arrive, be sure to document the accident by taking pict ..read more

Vitaliy Vodolazskyy/123RF In Colorado, an individual injured in a motor vehicle accident has three years from the date of the accident to file a claim. Whether or Not to File a Personal Injury Case When Injured in an Accident Is the Question  Every injury seems serious to the person who got injured. But not every injury has the makings of a successful personal injury lawsuit. Here are some questions to consider when deciding whether to pursue a case. Is there insurance coverage for the accident? Learn whether the person who caused the accident has relevant insurance coverage. If he or s ..read more

Andriy Popov/123RF Some damages from automobile accidents may not be immediately visible. Severe Physical and Emotional Damages Can Result in Many Varied Injuries Automobile accidents cause a number of different damages, including physical and emotional injuries as well as property damage. Here are four of the most common injuries people suffer in car accidents: Soft Tissue Injuries Even the most minor car accidents can result in soft tissue injuries: damage to the muscles, ligaments, and tendons that often causes pain, swelling, and bruising. Some common soft tissue injuries include: Bruis ..read more

Katarzyna Białasiewicz/123RF A pending bill in Colorado would hold drivers more accountable for the serious bodily injury they inflict on anyone on the road. If enacted, violators might lose their driver’s license. Careless driving is the main cause of automobile accidents in Colorado. But the state holds careless drivers responsible only if they injure a “vulnerable road user.” Now Colorado lawmakers want to hold careless drivers accountable no matter whom they injure. “The way the statute has it, it’s like pedestrians, people on bikes and strollers,” Colorado State Representative Brianna T ..read more

Katarzyna Białasiewicz/123RF A pending bill in Colorado would hold drivers more accountable for the serious bodily injury they inflict on anyone on the road. If enacted, violators might lose their driver’s license. Careless driving is the main cause of automobile accidents in Colorado. But the state holds careless drivers responsible only if they injure a “vulnerable road user.” Now Colorado lawmakers want to hold careless drivers accountable no matter whom they injure. “The way the statute has it, it’s like pedestrians, people on bikes and strollers,” Colorado State Representative Brianna T ..read more

Norasit Kaewsai/123RF Seat belt use in Colorado is at 86 percent, close to the national average of 90 percent. Buckling Up Could Save Dozens of Lives in the State Each Year “Nearly 300 Coloradans have been killed in passenger vehicle crashes this year,” said Chief Matthew Packard, of the Colorado State Patrol, in December 2020. “Over half of those involved unbuckled drivers or passengers. Buckling up would have helped them survive.” In 2019, 196 of 377 auto accident fatalities in Colorado involved unbelted drivers and passengers. The Colorado Department of Transportation reports that the rat ..read more

Norasit Kaewsai/123RF Seat belt use in Colorado is at 86 percent, close to the national average of 90 percent. Buckling Up Could Save Dozens of Lives in the State Each Year “Nearly 300 Coloradans have been killed in passenger vehicle crashes this year,” said Chief Matthew Packard, of the Colorado State Patrol, in December 2020. “Over half of those involved unbuckled drivers or passengers. Buckling up would have helped them survive.” In 2019, 196 of 377 auto accident fatalities in Colorado involved unbelted drivers and passengers. The Colorado Department of Transportation reports that the rat ..read more

Piyawat Nandeenopparit/123RF Pandemic or no pandemic, seeking medical care should be your first priority after being injured in a motor vehicle accident. Don’t let COVID-19 deter you. You deserve fair compensation for your injuries. The COVID-19 pandemic can make it harder to deal with an automobile accident. But that shouldn’t stop injured persons from doing what they need to do to obtain fair compensation for their damages. What to Do at the Accident Scene Although you still need to exchange personal and insurance information with others involved in the accident, be sure to do so as safely ..read more

Piyawat Nandeenopparit/123RF Pandemic or no pandemic, seeking medical care should be your first priority after being injured in a motor vehicle accident. Don’t let COVID-19 deter you. You deserve fair compensation for your injuries. The COVID-19 pandemic can make it harder to deal with an automobile accident. But that shouldn’t stop injured persons from doing what they need to do to obtain fair compensation for their damages. What to Do at the Accident Scene Although you still need to exchange personal and insurance information with others involved in the accident, be sure to do so as safely ..read more