Double indemnity clauses stipulate that an insurance carrier agrees to pay at least double the policy limit if the policyholder dies an accidental death. Life insurance and accident policies (also known as AD&D for “accidental death and dismemberment”) often include double indemnity clauses. While these clauses can provide financial relief and other benefits in a time of grief, understanding...
Continue ReadingBeing involved in a motorcycle collision is terrifying. If you are a passenger on the motorcycle, you might also be confused about what you should do next. The idea of filing a claim against someone you know or care about is stressful. However, you need to look out for your best interests when you’ve suffered injuries that are no...
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 ReadingThe main purpose of damages in a personal injury case is to compensate someone for the losses they suffered due to the defendant’s negligence. There are multiple types of damages that you can receive if another person’s negligence causes you harm. What if the defendant’s behavior was particularly bad? What if the defendant knew in advance that what they...
Continue ReadingWere you injured in a jackknife truck accident? Are you not only dealing with recovering from your physical injuries but also the financial impact of the accident? Do you wonder whether you have a claim against the negligent truck driver for financial compensation? At Gerash Steiner, P.C., we proudly represent trucking accident victims in both settlement negotiations and at...
Continue ReadingOne minute you’re driving home from an errand or from work. The next minute, you’re pulled over on the side of the road because someone slammed into the back of your car. In Colorado, drivers have the option to obtain uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, which can be highly beneficial in cases where bodily injury losses are caused by a...
Continue ReadingThe average settlement for a slip and fall in a grocery store will vary dramatically due to a variety of factors. Your individual settlement could be more or less than the nationwide average depending on the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, diminished earning capacity, liability, and more. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), slip and fall-related injuries...
Continue ReadingWere you involved in a T-bone accident with a large truck? You are likely wondering who will pay your medical bills and what your case is worth. T-bone truck accident settlements will vary from case to case because no two accidents are exactly alike. The best way to learn what your case is worth is to contact a Colorado...
Continue ReadingWrongful death lawsuits differ in numerous ways from other types of personal injury claims. Calculating damages for a wrongful death settlement can be rather complex. That is one reason why it’s important to consider hiring a skilled Colorado wrongful death claim lawyer to represent your family. The attorneys at Gerash Steiner, P.C. have decades of experience assisting clients who’ve...
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...
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