Year: 2024
Motor vehicle accidents are terrifying events that can leave lasting physical injuries and emotional scars. While some injuries are immediately apparent, others may take days or weeks to appear after an accident. These delayed symptoms can pose serious health risks if left untreated. If you’ve been injured in a Colorado…
Motorcyclists in Texas have the same rights as motorists in passenger or commercial vehicles and are expected to follow the same rules of the road. However, a few specific laws apply only to motorcycles. These laws exist to protect motorcyclists from harm while on the road, particularly since a collision…
If someone dies due to injuries or illness caused by the wrongful acts of another party, that person’s estate and their family have the right to recover compensation from the party at fault for their death. These rights are called survival actions and wrongful death claims. While they are often…
According to data from the Insurance Information Institute, the average car accident settlement is about $25,000. However, there are significant differences in the circumstances of each auto accident in Colorado, so these figures don’t help car accident victims who want to know what their claims are worth. If you have suffered…
Typically, the driver who made the left turn is liable, but there are some exceptions. For example, if the driver making the turn has a green arrow in a left-turn lane, they have the right-of-way and may not be to blame for a subsequent car crash. If you’ve been injured…
When you receive a payment for a personal injury claim in Colorado, the intention is for the money to compensate you for losses you have sustained. As such, neither the IRS nor Colorado’s tax laws consider a personal injury settlement as income, so it will not generally be taxed. However, depending…
You should always call the police after a truck accident in Texas, even a minor one. However, it’s legally required if the accident results in injury, death, or significant vehicle damage – which is true of many truck accidents. By calling the police, you ensure that there is an official record…
Under Texas dram shop laws, businesses that sell alcohol can be held responsible if they serve people who are clearly too drunk or underage that then cause injury accidents. If you’ve been injured in a drunk driving accident, it’s important to talk to a lawyer. They can help you by collecting…
You can ride in the bed of a truck in Texas if you are a legal adult. However, it’s illegal to transport a minor in the open bed of a pickup truck or on an open flatbed trailer. A driver who breaks this law can receive a misdemeanor charge carrying a fine…
Truck drivers, trucking companies, and third-party cargo loaders are all responsible for not overloading their vehicles. If their failure to follow weight limits led to an accident that injured you, you could hold any – or several – of these parties financially liable for what you suffered. This could include money…
