Understanding Diminished Value Claims in Colorado
Car accidents can have a significant impact on the value of your vehicle. Even after repairs, the worth of your car may be diminished. This reduction in value is known ...
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Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in Colorado
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in Colorado is one of the most important types of automobile insurance available to drivers in the state. If you’re involved in a car accident ...
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What is a Personal Injury Settlement Release?
When pursuing a personal injury claim, one critical aspect that claimants must navigate is the settlement release. A settlement release serves as a legal contract that finalizes the resolution of ...
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Coup-Contrecoup Brain Injuries
When people consider the injuries a person can sustain in a car accident, they often think of physical injuries. However, the risk of a severe brain injury in a car ...
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What to Do If You’re Hit by a Car While Walking
Walking offers numerous benefits, including exercise, fresh air, convenience, and exploration. However, sharing busy streets with drivers can put you at risk for a pedestrian accident, and navigating personal injury ...
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Traumatic Brain Injuries Following a Car Accident
Brain injuries are serious injuries that can result in a Colorado car accident. From expensive medical treatments to symptoms that affect movement, thought and speech, a brain injury can be ...
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8 Common Types of Bicycle Accidents (and How to Avoid Them)
Cycling is a Colorado staple. Riding a bike is a popular, healthy, and eco-friendly way to commute or explore the scenic streets and trails of our great state. But as ...
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How Much Does State Farm Pay for Injury Settlements? (Colorado Guide)
Quick Answer: State Farm settlement amounts in Colorado vary widely based on injury severity. Minor soft tissue injuries typically settle for $3,000-$15,000, while broken bones range from $15,000-$100,000+. Serious injuries ...
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Uber to Leave Colorado if Rideshare Safety Bill Passes
Rideshare services have become a staple of modern transportation, as the convenience of requesting a ride at the tap of a screen has replaced the hassle of driving, parking, or ...
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Comparative Fault: How Shared Responsibility Affects Your Claim
If you’ve been in an accident and are considering a personal injury claim, you may come across the term “comparative fault.” But what does it mean, and how does it ...
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Will I Lose my Home in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Personal injury lawsuits can create financial uncertainty, especially when it threatens your home and assets. Losing your home is a serious concern, but Colorado law offers strong protections to help ...
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What Are Your Rights as a Cyclist in Colorado?
Cycling is incredibly popular in Colorado, offering both health benefits and an eco-friendly alternative to driving. However, sharing the road with motor vehicles is often dangerous, and cyclists face risks ...
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Drowsy Driver Who Killed Teen Cyclist Guilty of Reckless Vehicular Homicide
The recent criminal conviction of Yeva Smilianska for reckless vehicular homicide in the tragic death of 17-year-old cyclist Magnus White has brought renewed attention to the dangers of drowsy driving. ...
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How to Negotiate a Fred Loya Insurance Claim in Colorado
Fred Loya Insurance was founded by a Hispanic cattle rancher, Fred Loya, in El Paso, Texas, in 1974. The insurance carrier started as a single storefront office and has expanded ...
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Motorcycle Endorsement Law in Colorado
Colorado is one of the best states to see mountain, meadows, and desert on a motorcycle. Importantly, however, riders must obtain a motorcycle endorsement to legally navigate Colorado’s roads. A ...
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7 Reasons You Need a Personal Injury Attorney After an Accident
When you’re injured in an accident, the aftermath can be as troubling as the accident itself. Between medical bills, lost wages, and insurance companies pressuring you to settle quickly, it’s ...
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Spinal Cord Injuries In a Colorado Car Accident
Suffering any type of injury is a terrifying experience for most people. Spinal cord injuries are incredibly serious and life-altering. While these types of injuries can occur in many ways, ...
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Busting Common Myths About Personal Injury Cases
When it comes to personal injury lawsuits, misinformation is everywhere. From exaggerated legal dramas on TV to well-meaning but incorrect advice from friends, there are so many reasons why many ...
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Collision Insurance Coverage Explained
Your automobile insurance policy consists of multiple coverages that provide protection in different situations involving your vehicle. By law, Colorado requires that you carry bodily injury insurance coverage with a ...
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Totaled Vehicle in a Colorado Car Accident
Dealing with a totaled vehicle after a car accident can be overwhelming. Insurance claims are complicated enough. This confusion can be compounded when you add in the efforts of determining ...
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Non-Economic Damages and Wrongful Death Caps Increase
Last year, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 24-1472, which increases the cap in Colorado on non-economic damages, wrongful death damages, and medical malpractice damages. Previously, injured ...
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What Is a Personal Injury Claim and Do You Have One?
A personal injury claim is a legal process through which you or a loved one can seek compensation for injuries caused by the negligence or wrongful actions of another party. ...
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Colorado Hit-and-Run Accidents
Injuries from a Colorado car accident can be difficult enough to deal with. These difficulties are compounded when an injured party has knowledge the at-fault driver fled the scene. In ...
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What are PRP Injections
Personal injury victims often face a long and challenging road to recovery. Injuries sustained in car accidents, burns, or other traumatic events can cause lasting physical and emotional scars. In ...
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New Colorado Wrongful Death Law: A Step in the Right Direction
Wrongful death claims occur when a person’s death is caused by the negligent, reckless, or intentional actions of another party. These claims are legal avenues through which surviving family members ...
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Colorado Car Accidents: Property Damage
Colorado car accident property damage insurance pays for damage to someone else’s property following a car accident. In most cases, this coverage covers the cost to repair a damaged vehicle ...
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Colorado Truck Accidents: Investigations
Truck accidents in Colorado can have catastrophic consequences, leaving victims and their families with life-changing injuries, trauma, and significant financial concerns. Due to the massive size and weight of commercial ...
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Colorado Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Cases
In Colorado, 45% of nursing homes have been identified as not providing quality care to residents. When a loved one suffers from abuse or neglect in a Colorado nursing home, ...
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Colorado Truck Accidents: Wide Turns
In 2021, 5,788 people were killed and 154,993 were injured because of large truck accidents. The statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are alarming, highlighting the significant dangers ...
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Colorado Hospice Negligence
Hospice care provided a specialized medical assistance for people with terminal illnesses. The primary objective of hospice care is to give patients comprehensive support that addresses their physical symptoms as ...
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The Definitive Guide To Colorado Injury Claims
If you were injured by a negligent party, you may have questions about your rights.