Interstate 25 is once again open following another fatal overnight crash in the Pikes Peak region. State Patrol closed the interstate between the Santa Fe and Mesa Ridge Parkway exits Tuesday evening due to a crash involving both directions of travel.
State Patrol says it appears 24-year-old Aiden Detavernier of Colorado Springs lost control of his Ford Ranger during wet conditions and veered into oncoming traffic in the northbound lanes. His truck hit a Kenworth then spun around and flipped.
Following the impact with the smaller truck, the Kenworth went into the center median and southbound lanes where it collided with a Ford F350.
State Patrol says Detavernier was pronounced dead at the scene. His juvenile passenger has minor injuries. The drivers of the Kenworth and the Ford were taken to the hospital to be checked out. Everyone involved in the crash was wearing seatbelts.
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. All lanes reopened before midnight.
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Police in Pueblo are crediting citizens with helping them capture a suspected DUI driver in a serious pedestrian accident.
The crash happened Wednesday night and involved a pedestrian. Police are reporting the pedestrian has two broken legs. The crash happened at 19th and Norwood just south of Highway 50.
The intersection was still closed as of 9:45 p.m.
“The driver fled the scene, but thanks to alert citizens, he has been captured,” police wrote on Twitter.
Police did not immediately identify the suspect.
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CDOT’s latest Click it or Ticket it campaign is underway, with the focus on encouraging people in rural Colorado to use their seat belts.
Data released by CDOT showed five of the six worst counties for seat belt use were rural counties — Cheyenne, Delta, La Plata, Montezuma and Chaffee counties. In Cheyenne County, research shows only 65 percent of drivers and passengers wear seat belts.
“Unfortunately, there are people who continue to believe they do not need to fasten their seatbelt when getting in a vehicle, many of whom are in rural communities who think they don’t need to buckle up because there is less traffic or they are only traveling a short distance,” said Col. Matthew Packard, Colorado State Patrol’s Chief.
In reality, CDOT said more than 50 percent of accidents occur within a five-mile radius of a person’s home and 70 percent occur within a 10-mile radius.
CDOT also collected statistics on traffic deaths. Of the 416 traffic deaths across the state in 2018, more than half of them were not wearing seat belts.
“I used to think they were uncomfortable and I would wear them under my arm when I did but in October I got hit by a semi and I broke my facial bones because I flew across the car,” said McKenna Froncek, a driver featured in one of the campaign’s new videos. “I definitely do wear my seatbelt now.”
The campaign lasts through Sunday.
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If you are a pedestrian that has been hit by a car, semi, or
truck in Colorado Springs, Colorado, there are many things you need to keep in
mind to avoid making matters worse and ensure that you get the compensation you
deserve for your injuries or death of a loved one.
What to do if you’re involved in a pedestrian accident:
Call for
medical help immediately
Pedestrian-auto accidents are very serious and can result in
severe injuries, catastrophic injuries, or even death. If you are able, call
911 immediately to get your injuries evaluated and get treatment for life
threatening injuries or catastrophic injuries.
If you witness a pedestrian that was hit by a car or truck,
call 911 immediately. Do not attempt to move them if they are unconscious or
have sustained a series of personal injuries unless otherwise instructed by
medical professionals.
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Exchange Contact Information:
If possible, get as much information from the driver that hit you (ex: insurance information, license plate information, etc). If you are a pedestrian injured by a car, avoid discussing the incident with the at-fault driver and let the police conduct their investigation.
Document
the accident
Documenting the details of the accident will be very
important during any later insurance claim. You should try to note down:
Contact details of the driver and any witnesses to the
accident
Details of the car accident – time, date, location,
weather and road conditions, as well as your version of how it happened
Name and badge numbers of police officers at the scene
If possible, it can also be useful to take photos of the
accident scene to record details of how it happened. Photographs of damage to
property may also be relevant.
Contact a Car Accident
Attorney/Lawyer:
If you or a loved one was a pedestrian that was hit by a
car, semi, truck, Uber, Lyft, or commercial vehicle in Colorado Springs, Colorado,
you should reach out to the qualified car accident lawyers at Alhasoon, Glidden
& Glidden Law Firm who can address your particular legal needs, explain the
law, and represent you or your loved one to get you the compensation you
deserve for your injuries or death of a loved one. Pedestrian accidents often
result in serious injuries, catastrophic injuries, and even death. Do not go up
against the insurance companies alone.
Take the first step now and contact Alhasoon, Glidden &
Glidden your car accident attorney in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to discuss
your specific legal situation.
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Car accidents occur everywhere, and Fort Collins, Northern Colorado, isn’t an exception. With two large college campuses, these growing towns are ripe for car accidents, pedestrian accidents, and bicycle accidents resulting in injury and even death.
Car accidents that occur in Fort Collins, Colorado, occur for a number of reasons; Distracted driving, rain, reckless driving, driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, inexperienced teen drivers, and night driving to name a few. Car accidents can cause severe personal injury and death to the people involved, and extreme damages to the car.
If you’re involved in a car accident, pedestrian accident,
or bicycle accident, always ensure you contact AGG Law Firm Fort Collin’s
trusted car accident lawyer or car accident, attorney.
Car Accident Settlement and Claims:
If you or a loved one is involved in a car accident in Northern Colorado, the important thing would be for you or your loved one to seek medical help (in case of any personal injury). Then you should contact the Law Offices of Alhasoon, Glidden & Glidden to discuss your options, before attempting to settle a personal injury claim with the insurance company.
It is very important to contact the experienced injury attorneys at AGG Law Firm before trying to negotiate a car accident settlement or settling a claim with the insurance companies and before signing any documents from the insurance company.
By signing a release of claim or medical authorization without speaking to an experienced attorney, you are running the risk of significantly damaging your case and potentially providing information to reduce the amount of money you receive in your car accident settlement or claim.
Part of the claims adjuster’s job is to investigate the
validity of your car accident claim, which can mean looking into prior
accidents, pre-existing conditions, and reviewing the information made public on
social media networks like Facebook and Instagram.
It is important to note that even though you clearly did not
cause an accident, you should get help from a car accident attorney or lawyer
and call AGG law firm today for a free consultation.
Settlement Factors for
Damaged Vehicles
If your claim only involves damages to your car, your
settlement compensation will generally be the cost of repairs or replacement of
the damaged item.
For example, if you or a loved one is involved in a
collision with another driver in Northern Colorado, and only the bumper is
damaged, then the settlement compensation will be the reasonable cost to have
the bumper repaired or replaced.
The exception to this general rule is when the replacement
or repair cost exceeds the value of the car.
In this situation, the insurance company may decide that
your vehicle is a “total loss” and pay you for the loss of the vehicle.
Settlement Factors for
Injuries
If you have been injured in an auto collision caused by a
distracted driver, drunk driver, truck driver, or teen driver the personal
injury portion of your case is negotiated separately from your property damage.
For example, if you had a bone fracture, you would receive
additional settlement compensation as compared to an accident where an injury
did not occur.
The compensation you receive from the insurance company will
be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to the nature
and extent of your injuries and your total medical bills.
Hiring an experienced personal injury attorney can make all
the difference in the way your case is prepared and the value your case
receives. Call the experienced attorneys at Alhasoon, Glidden & Glidden
today for a free consultation to discuss your options.
Settlement for Pain and
Suffering
Pain and suffering is an amount in addition to your medical
bills to compensate you for your past and future discomfort associated with
your injury.
Do not try to face the insurance companies alone. Contact
Alhasoon, Glidden & Glidden today to discuss your options. At Alhasoon, Glidden
& Glidden we fight to get you the maximum compensation you deserve.
Take Action:
If you’re involved in a car accident, pedestrian accident,
or bicycle accident in Fort Collins, Colorado, your first action should be to
call the experienced Fort Collins, Colorado car accident attorneys or car
accident lawyer at Alhasoon, Glidden & Glidden.
If you have problems with your current insurance company,
you can check out Chubb, USAA, Amica, and MetLife. These are some of the
highest rated insurance companies to work with according to consumers. If you
have been injured and the at-fault party has Chubb, USAA, Amica or MetLife, don’t
go through the process alone. Call Alhasoon, Glidden & Glidden and let us
handle the insurance companies while you focus on recovering from your
injuries.
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If you’re buying a new car or shopping for car insurance in Denver, Colorado, you’ll likely need to understand the common types of car insurance coverage available on a car insurance policy.
Drivers get involved in car accidents all over the world for
several reasons and Denver, Colorado, is not an exception. Most car accidents
occur as a result of distracted drivers, drunk drivers and sometimes, accidents
occur for no reason.
Therefore, various car insurance coverage is available to
help protect you, your passengers, and your vehicle if you’re involved in a car
accident.
Chubb, USAA, Amica, and MetLife are some of the best
insurance companies out there according to consumers.
The common car insurance coverage options are collision
coverage, personal injury protection, and auto liability. Depending on where you live, some of these
coverages are mandatory and some are optional.
If you’re involved in a car accident, always contact AGG law
firm Denver’s trusted car accident attorney or lawyer for a free consultation
to see how we can help.
1. PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION
Personal injury protection, or PIP, is available in New
York, Michigan, Texas, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts,
Minnesota, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Utah.
Like medical payments coverage, PIP may help pay for your medical expenses after an accident. In addition, PIP may also help cover other expenses incurred because of your injuries — for example, childcare expenses or lost income.
Personal injury protection is required in some states and
optional in other states where it’s available.
At AGG law firm our attorneys know the ins and outs of PIP. If you’re involved in a car accident that causes personal injuries, do not forget to reach out to AGG Law Firm your car accident lawyer or attorney.
2. COLLISION CAR INSURANCE COVERAGE
If you’re involved in an accident with another vehicle, or
if you hit an object such as a fence because you were distracted, collision
coverage may help pay to repair or replace your car (up to its actual cash
value and minus your deductible).
Collision coverage is typically optional. It may be
required, however, by your vehicle’s leaseholder or lender.
If you or a loved one is involved in a collision, ensure you
contact AGG Law Firm your car accident attorney or lawyer.
3. MEDICAL PAYMENTS COVERAGE:
If you, your passengers or family members who are driving
the insured vehicle are injured in an accident, medical payments coverage may
help pay for costs associated with the injuries.
Your insurance claim will cover the cost of hospital visits,
surgery, X-rays and more. If you have been injured in an accident, contact AGG
Law Firm today to find out more about how medpay can help your case.
4. Liability Coverage
Liability insurance covers bodily injuries and property
damage incurred by other drivers and passengers.
If you are liable for causing a car accident, it does not
pay for injuries or damages that you sustain as a result of the accident.
States that require car insurance will usually have a
statutory minimum level of liability coverage. In Colorado, the state minimums
are $15,000 for property damage and $25,000 per injured person and $50,000 per occurrence
for injuries
Liability coverage has two components:
Bodily injury liability your insurance claim may cover the
costs related to another person’s injuries if you cause an accident.
Property damage liability may help pay for damage you
cause to another person’s property while driving.
5. UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED
MOTORIST COVERAGE:
If you’re hit by a driver who doesn’t have insurance,
uninsured motorist coverage may help pay for your medical bills or, in some
states, repairs to your vehicle.
If you’re hit by an underinsured driver, that means they
have car insurance, but their liability limits aren’t enough to cover your
resulting medical bills. That’s where underinsured motorist coverage may help.
Ensure that your car is always insured with the proper
coverage to protect yourself and your family. Chubb, USAA, MetLife, and Amica are
some of the insurance companies that offer great coverage plans.
If you’re involved in an accident in Denver, Colorado,
contact the car accident lawyers and attorneys at AGG Law Firm in Denver, CO
for a free consultation.
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