If your car sustains damage after a collision in Colorado, the at-fault driver usually pays for the rental. When another driver causes the crash, their insurance should cover your rental car costs. However, if you’re at fault or the other driver’s insurance doesn’t fully cover a rental, your insurance might…
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…
If you hit a pedestrian in Colorado, you must take certain steps to protect yourself and others. Those steps include: Don’t leave the accident scene. Call 911 immediately. Check on the pedestrian. Take pictures to document the crash. Seek medical attention. Call your insurer. Consult a car accident attorney. With…
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…
