Every day in Colorado and throughout the United States, a pedestrian is involved in an auto/pedestrian accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that there were nearly 6,000 pedestrian fatalities in 2016 – which made up 16% of traffic deaths that same year. The severity of an accident may vary from minor injuries to […]
Being involved in an auto accident can lead to many issues few are equipped to deal with. To name a few, the trauma of the experience, the potential medical issues that can last for months or even years, and of course, the damage your vehicle suffers. A damaged vehicle is no small issue for individuals […]
Drivers of motor vehicles, like motorcycles, have an obligation to exercise reasonable care when sharing the road. Tragically, thousands of motorcyclists are injured or die in Colorado every year due to careless drivers. In 2017, a Colorado Department of Transportation report stated that there were 120,172 total vehicle crashes, 2,386 of which involved motorcycles. Even […]
Every year, hundreds of Colorado pedestrians are injured and, in some cases, die due to careless or reckless drivers. Denver Public Works reported 416 pedestrian accidents in 2015 – an increase from the incidents reported in the last 4 years. These figures suggest that pedestrians should be even more vigilant than ever when crossing the […]
In Colorado, all drivers are required to carry auto insurance by law. However, having auto insurance does not guarantee that you will be compensated for your injuries and damages if you are involved in an auto accident, especially if the other driver is an uninsured or underinsured motorist. On January 1, 2018, Colorado adopted new […]
If you’ve never heard of “med pay” in the context of auto insurance, please read carefully, as this supplemental coverage for auto insurance policies provides major benefits if you are ever involved in an auto accident. Med Pay is short for medical payment coverage and is supplemental insurance coverage that provides a certain level of […]
Every year thousands of people involved in pedestrian auto accidents are injured, and tens of thousands of people die. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported in 2015 that approximately 70,000 pedestrians were injured by an automobile, and 5,376 pedestrians were killed. Such injuries can be very serious and often life threatening. In 2017, […]
Its summer time – the weather is great, people are spending time outside, and the dogs are out to play. This is generally a good thing, but sometimes, dogs can become unpredictable and aggressive, resulting in a dog biting incident. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 4.5 million people are bitten […]
A wrongful death occurs when someone is killed because of the wrongful, careless, or negligent conduct of another party. Although in some instances, a criminal suit can be brought against the responsible party for the decedent’s death, family members may file a lawsuit in civil court to establish the liability of a company or individual […]
A serious car accident is almost always a traumatic experience. You are likely in pain, and are overwhelmed with emotions and questions – What should I do? Who should I call? Am I ok? How bad is the damage? How will I pay for this? If your car is badly damaged, chances are, your body […]