Category: Personal Injury
Texas law allows victims to recover compensation for pain and suffering injuries caused by someone else’s negligence. That includes physical pain and suffering as well as the emotional consequences of the injury. However, the insurance company will rarely offer the full compensation you deserve without putting up a fight. An…
If you have been injured in an accident and are expecting an insurance settlement, do not be surprised if the amount offered is less than you anticipated. Many insurance claims adjusters initially make a low settlement offer in hopes that you will simply accept it and go away. Many accident…
Comparative fault laws determine how much money you can get for your injuries and losses when you were partially at fault for the accident. Under Colorado’s modified comparative negligence law, you can still get money for your injuries even if you share some of the blame. However, your share of responsibility…
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…
Most personal injury cases settle out of court through negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurance company. This means that the insurance company has offered the accident victim a specific amount of money based on what they’ve suffered, and the victim has accepted that amount in exchange for waiving their rights…
You may change your personal injury lawyer in Colorado at almost any time and for a variety of reasons. The most common reason is a lack of communication from the lawyer. However, you may not be able to switch lawyers if your case goes to trial. Then, the judge could…
Colorado requires all moped and scooter riders to obey the traffic laws that apply to all other road users. But while you need a motorcycle license and insurance to ride a scooter with an engine larger than 50cc, moped drivers do not require any special type of license. You do…
Damages in Texas personal injury cases fall into one of three categories: economic, non-economic, and exemplary damages. A personal injury claim can compensate you for your medical bills, lost earnings, long-term care costs, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and disfigurement. Depending on the circumstances of your injury, you may also…
In Texas, you can seek financial compensation from someone who hurt you by pursuing a lawsuit against them. A personal injury lawyer can file a lawsuit in civil court on your behalf. If the at-fault party won’t settle and your case goes to trial, a judge or jury will decide…
Only a small percentage of injury cases make it to a courtroom. Most cases settle before someone files a lawsuit or during the pre-trial period. Avoiding trial means both sides spend less time and money. Settling a case is often the most cost-effective option. If you have questions about an…
