Comparative Fault vs Contributory Negligence Explained
Comparative fault reduces your recovery by your percentage of fault, while contributory negligence can bar recovery entirely even at 1% fault. That makes the state where you file potentially more important than the underlying facts, because identical conduct can produce a reduced recovery in one forum and zero recovery in another. You may be holding […]
Is It Worth Getting an Attorney for a Car Accident
Represented car accident claimants recover roughly 3.5 times more compensation on average, and even after contingency fees, they typically net about 3 times more than people who handle claims alone. For a serious injury claim, that makes hiring an attorney financially worthwhile far more often than it doesn't. The important qualification is that not every […]
What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Cover and How They Help
After a Denver crash, life can become a jumble of ambulance records, follow-up appointments, repair estimates, insurance calls, and missed paychecks. You may know someone else caused the collision, yet still wonder whether a lawyer handles the medical bills, the time you missed from work, the pain that keeps you awake, or the care you […]
Collision vs Liability Insurance Guide for Colorado Drivers
You're standing beside a damaged vehicle, trying to keep your hands from shaking while an insurance representative asks whether you're filing under collision coverage or liability coverage. You may know the other driver caused the crash, but that doesn't automatically tell you which insurer pays first, whether you must pay a deductible, or how quickly […]
When a Brain Injury Hides in Plain Sight
The signs of concussion and traumatic brain injury can be subtle. Here is what families can watch for, what questions to ask, and where support can begin. Not Every Brain Injury Looks Like an Injury When people picture a serious injury, they often imagine something visible: a broken bone, stitches, a cast, or a hospital […]
How to Find a Hit and Run Driver: A Colorado Action Plan
You're standing beside a damaged vehicle, still trying to understand what happened. The other driver has disappeared, traffic is moving around you, and every passing car may look like the one that struck you. You don't need to solve the case yourself. You need to protect your safety, preserve evidence, and give investigators useful facts […]
Negotiating Medical Bills After Settlement: What to Do
The settlement check has arrived, but your money still isn't ready to spend. Your lawyer's closing statement shows attorney fees and case costs, the hospital has sent a lien demand, an insurer wants reimbursement, and a collection agency is calling about a separate account. Treating every demand as the same kind of bill is how […]
Uninsured Motorist Stacking in Colorado: A Practical Guide
A mother is driving through Aurora with her two children when another vehicle runs a red light and strikes the family's car. The other driver speeds away. Police investigate, but no license plate is recovered, and there's no liability insurer to call. That family may still have a path to compensation through its own uninsured […]
8 Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Colorado
A truck crash can happen in seconds on a Colorado highway. A passenger vehicle may be struck when a tractor-trailer fails to stop, drifts across a lane, or loses cargo that wasn't secured properly. The people in the smaller vehicle usually see only the final impact. They don't see the decisions, mechanical condition, company policies, […]
Car Accident Settlement Payouts: What Injured Drivers Get
Most car accident settlement payouts fall in a broad band of roughly $3,000 to $75,000, with a national median near $23,900 and a mean near $31,000. Serious injury cases can push well past that range. You may be staring at an insurer's first offer right now, trying to decide whether it will cover the emergency […]