Rideshare services such as Uber have become prevalent over the last decade, particularly in cities and metropolitan areas. It is a popular mode of transportation to and from work, appointments, and social gatherings, especially if you wish to indulge in a cocktail or two. With more and more Ubers on the road comes an increase in Uber car accident...
Continue ReadingAccording to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), approximately 92,910 car accidents occurred in Colorado in 2021. Of those accidents, just under 30,000 were front-to-rear accidents, and 21,609 were front-to-side accidents. More than 8,000 crashes involved drivers going the same direction, resulting in a side-to-side impact, and 7,492 involved parked cars. As of August 31, CDOT reports Colorado’s roadways...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can impact anyone, anytime, for any reason, bringing about potentially devastating consequences. One common cause of crashes is lane-change accidents. Who is at fault when an accident results from a careless lane change? We’ll explore Colorado laws on lane changes and how to determine who is at fault when a lane-change accident occurs. Finally, we explain how...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can be traumatic, bringing about devastating consequences. Where the victims suffer serious injuries, the wounds, visible and invisible, may stay with victims for years to come. Families who lose a loved one in a car accident may never truly heal. Car accident settlements are a way for victims and the at-fault party to resolve the case without...
Continue ReadingIf you sustained injuries in a hit-and-run car accident, you might be wondering who will pay for your injuries and other damages. Understandably, many prospective clients want to know how much money these types of cases resolve for. However, there is no average settlement value for a hit-and-run car accident. Every case is different, and car accidents settlements can...
Continue ReadingIn Colorado, it is illegal for a person to leave the scene of an accident without fulfilling their duties under the law. This applies whether or not an individual was injured or whether the vehicle or property hit was unattended. Information Drivers Are Required to Give After an accident that resulted in injury, death, or property damage, the drivers...
Continue ReadingWhether it’s to communicate with your friends and family, stay updated on people’s lives and current events or conduct daily activities, our cellphones have become the center of our lives. Unfortunately, we find it difficult to put our phones away, even while we’re operating a motor vehicle. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, cellphone use while driving is...
Continue ReadingJust about any time a person has a car accident, it is an overwhelming and traumatic event. It happens suddenly, takes everyone involved by surprise, and can have lasting consequences. Some car accidents might seem minor, producing seemingly insignificant injuries, but appearances can be deceiving. Symptoms for injuries do not always arise immediately, nor are they always visible. If you...
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