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How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated?
When you’re injured in an accident, Colorado law allows you to pursue two primary types of compensation: economic and non-economic. Economic damages cover measurable financial losses like medical bills and lost wages. Non-economic damages, also known as “pain and suffering” damages, compensate for physical pain and emotional impacts of an accident. Pain and suffering…
What is the Average Car Accident Settlement Amount in Colorado?
If you were hurt in a car accident in Colorado, one of the first questions on your mind is likely, “What is my case worth?” While it’s natural to want an estimate, the truth is, there is no universal “average” car accident settlement. Every case is different, and your settlement will depend on the…
Colorado’s Premises Liability Act
In Colorado, property owners can be held financially responsible when someone is injured due to dangerous or poorly maintained conditions on their premises. The state’s Premises Liability Act establishes whether injured individuals may seek compensation after such an injury. It also defines the legal responsibilities that property owners owe to different types of visitors….
Colorado’s Car Insurance Requirements
If you are a driver in Colorado, you should understand the state’s car insurance laws and coverage requirements. Colorado uses an “at-fault” insurance system, which means that a driver who causes an accident is financially responsible for any resulting damages to victims. To operate a vehicle on Colorado roads, drivers must carry a minimum…
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Colorado
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence in Colorado, you have limited time to file an injury claim against the at-fault party. Colorado has strict statutes of limitation for personal injury lawsuits. These deadlines determine how long you have to take legal action after an accident or injury. Failing to file a…
Colorado’s Modified Comparative Negligence Laws
In some Colorado accidents, there is more than one at-fault party. In such cases, how do the parties go about seeking compensation for their injuries? Are both parties able to file injury claims? Is only one entitled to compensation? Colorado’s “modified comparative negligence” rules answer these important questions. This legal standard determines whether an…