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Victim’s Legal Rights in a Hit-and-Run Accident
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about six million car accidents occur yearly in the United States. Many of these result in injuries of various degrees, with at least one driver or passenger injured in 43% of car crashes. Unfortunately, one of every 147 accidents results in fatal injuries, with the…
What is a Catastrophic Injury Claim?
A catastrophic injury is a severe physical injury or health condition that causes permanent or long-term disability, longstanding health consequences, and considerable emotional damage. Catastrophic injuries affect the individual considerably, as they are life-altering and significantly impact their ability to perform daily activities or work. Catastrophic injuries include: Catastrophic injuries typically require ongoing medical…
What Are My Rights in a Car Accident with an Uninsured Driver?
With the sole exception of New Hampshire, driving without adequate insurance is illegal throughout the United States. Even in New Hampshire—where having car insurance is not obligatory by law—drivers must still prove they have sufficient funds to meet their state’s motor vehicle financial responsibility requirements if they are involved in an “at-fault” accident. Each…
What Can I Do If The Person Who Hit My Car Has Low Policy Limits?
Regrettably, thousands of car accidents occur in the United States every day, with a considerable proportion leading to property damage, injuries, and even death. In fact, road traffic crashes, which occur in various ways and for all kinds of reasons (careless driving, speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and so on),…
Legal Options If You Are the Victim of a Drunk Driver
According to National Drunk Driving Statistics, in 2019 alone, there were 163 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities, making up for 27.3% of total fatalities in our state. Regrettably, drunk driving, which is a criminal violation, remains one of the most severe safety issues throughout the United States, with motor vehicle accidents of various degrees of severity…
What to Do If You Are in an Accident with a Commercial Truck in Colorado
Commercial vehicles, especially commercial trucks, are subject to federal trucking safety laws as well as Colorado-specific regulations. Any vehicle used in commerce with a gross weight over 16,000 pounds falls under these regulations, which define the type of driver’s license (CDL), the weight, dimension and equipment (such as mud flaps or chains) of trucks,…