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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…

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…

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),…

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…

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,…

Every year millions of Americans are involved in accidents that require medical attention or suffer injuries while in the care of others. Many of them end up having long-lasting, and sometimes initially unforeseen effects. Worse, a number of them result in the loss of life. There are many circumstances that can lead to such…