It is always a good idea to contact the police after an automobile accident to report the crash and request a police report. This document can prove invaluable during an insurance claim, as it contains facts and information about the collision, the involved parties and the damage caused. However, even if you
Read moreMotor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of death in Colorado and throughout the country. Preliminary data for 2022 from the Colorado Department of Transportation reports 95,288 car accidents and 699 deaths. This was the highest number of fatalities in the last 20 years. Identifying the most common causes of car accidents
Read moreA multi-car crash involves three or more motor vehicles. It can be difficult for an injured party to determine who is liable, or financially responsible, for a multi-car crash due to the number of involved parties. Determining liability may require insights from subject-matter experts, such as crash reconstruction specialists and a car
Read moreAlthough it is relatively rare, a car accident can cause amnesia in a victim. Amnesia or memory loss can be connected to traumatic brain injuries that are suffered in motor vehicle collisions. Whether or not a victim recovers from amnesia and restores lost memories will depend on the specific case and patient.
Read moreNo driver ever expects to get involved in a car accident. With the number of collisions that take place annually in Colorado, however, getting into a crash is more likely a question of when, not if. If you get into a minor car accident in Colorado, find out when it is in
Read moreIf you get involved in a car accident in Colorado, you will have to prove that another driver is at fault for the crash to receive financial compensation from that driver’s insurance company. In some car accident cases, fault is obvious, while in others, it is difficult to determine. You may need
Read moreCar accidents are confusing and chaotic events where it is normal for a driver to forget the steps that he or she should take. Yet it is important to do – and not do – certain things to protect yourself. If you get involved in a car crash in Fort Collins, avoid
Read moreReckless driving is a dangerous driver behavior that greatly increases the risk of automobile accidents. In 2020, Colorado reported 622 deaths from motor vehicle accidents – an increase from 597 fatalities in 2019. Driver actions that reach the level of recklessness in Colorado contribute to many catastrophic and fatal car accidents each
Read moreAutomobile insurance is mandatory in Colorado. Before a person can get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, he or she must have adequate car insurance. The state has regulations as to the minimum amount of auto insurance required, including at least $15,000 in coverage for the other driver’s vehicle damage. Unfortunately,
Read moreIf you suffer bodily injuries or property damage in an automobile accident in Colorado, you can hold the at-fault driver or party responsible (liable) for your losses. If you get injured in a T-bone accident – a type of collision that has the potential to be catastrophic for victims – a Denver
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