Although car insurance is required in most US states, over 13% of Americans lack auto insurance. This rate is even higher in Colorado, where nearly 17% of motorists on the road lack adequate coverage. Motorists who lack UM coverage expose themselves to incredible...
10 Common Causes of Colorado Car Accidents
Colorado is a state of diverse landscapes with stunning scenery and beautiful attractions. However, unfortunately, it's also the state which has been witnessing a dramatic rise in traffic deaths for the past few years. According to 2022's statewide traffic fatality...
A Look Inside Colorado Hit & Run Laws
Hit-and-run accidents are a devastating, everyday reality across the United States, including Colorado. As 2020 official statistics show, the number of hit-and-run accidents resulting in fatalities reached a staggering 2,564 cases, indicating a notable surge of 26%...
Motorcycle Accidents: Who Is Liable for Injury?
Motorcycle accidents are sadly a frequent occurrence on roads across the United States, leading to a significant number of injuries and fatalities. Many motorcycle accidents involve a collision with another vehicle, most commonly an automobile. With minimal physical...
Is Hydroplaning Considered An Automatic At-Fault Accident?
Contrary to what you may think, hydroplaning has nothing to do with hydroplanes. Instead, hydroplaning, also known as aquaplaning, is a driving incident that may occur while driving on wet roads. Specifically, hydroplaning happens when your vehicle tires encounter a...
Who Is Allowed to Sue in a Fatal Car Accident?
Recent statistics reveal that over 46,000 people die in car crashes each year in the United States. The traffic fatality rate in our country is currently set at 12.4 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants. This translates to approximately 99 deaths on the road daily, with...
Can I Dispute Fault In A Car Accident?
Each state has its laws governing what happens in cases of car accidents. Such laws include the responsibilities of motorists, what is required in terms of insurance, and what happens when it comes to compensation that victims of car accidents may be entitled to for...
How Does a Lack of Car Seat Affect Liability in an Accident Claim
Car accidents killed or injured over 150,000 children under 16 in the US in 2020 [1]. Such accidents can have a long-lasting impact on everyone involved. Yet, despite the increased focus on safety, many people still do not use an appropriate car seat or booster seat...
What Are My 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....
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...