Category Archives: Car Accident
Can the Defendant in a Colorado Personal Injury Case Force the Plaintiff to Undergo a Psychological Exam?
In any personal injury lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that they suffered damages as a result of the defendant’s negligence. For instance, if you are hurt in a car accident and require hospitalization, you must present your medical bills as proof of your damages. You may also need to waive your physician-patient privilege to… Read More »
Colorado Appeals Court Orders Auto Insurer to Pay $36,500 for Failing to Disclose Policy
In most Colorado auto accidents an insurance company ends up paying for the victim’s medical bills and other losses. Indeed, most personal injury claims arising from car accidents are settled out-of-court with the relevant insurance company. To encourage such settlements, Colorado law requires auto insurers to provide a statement to a claimant (upon request)… Read More »
Colorado’s Caps on Noneconomic Damages in Personal Injury Cases
Broadly speaking, a person injured in a car accident can seek both economic and noneconomic damages from the negligent driver or third party. Economic damages encompasses out-of-pocket losses that are fairly easy to quantify in monetary terms, such as medical bills and lost income. In contrast, noneconomic damages are those losses that can never… Read More »
4 Common Mistakes to Avoid Following a Colorado Accident
The very nature of an accident means that it is a sudden and unforeseen event. Victims generally have no warning and must quickly respond to sudden physical and psychological trauma. In short, it is not the type of situation where a person is likely prepared to stop and think about the steps they need… Read More »
Feeling Unusually Upset After a Car Accident?
Physical injuries are typically the primary focus after a car accident. However, emotional and psychological reactions can be just as significant. It is common to feel shaky, anxious, or unsettled in the hours and days following a crash. For many people, those symptoms gradually fade as they process the event. For others, the distress… Read More »
The Role of Expert Witnesses in a Colorado Car Accident Lawsuit
There are many reasons why an expert witness may be needed in a Colorado personal injury case. For a particularly complex accident, such as those involving multiple vehicles or a specific industry like oil and gas exploration, an expert can assist the jury in reconstructing the likely causes of a plaintiff’s injuries. Alternatively or… Read More »
How Much Auto Insurance Do I Need in Colorado?
Every Colorado driver requires auto insurance to legally operate their vehicle within the state. Failure to carry insurance can lead to fines, suspension of your driver’s license, and even jail time under Colorado law. Aside from these consequences, however, having auto insurance is important as it provides you with certain protections in the event… Read More »
Can a Colorado Car Accident Victim Ask to See the Defendant’s Medical Records?
Many car accidents in Colorado are the result of drunk driving. When investigating suspected drunk driving accidents, police will often gather valuable evidence for a potential criminal case, including information that may be contained in the driver’s medical records. But can such evidence also be used by the injured victims in pursuing a civil… Read More »
Two or Three Years? The Different Time Limits to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Colorado
Most types of legal proceedings in Colorado have some sort of time limit known as the statute of limitations. Basically, this is the maximum time that can elapse between when an event giving rise to a legal action occurs and when that legal action is actually filed in court. For example, Colorado has a… Read More »
Is a Colorado City Liable When an Emergency Vehicle Causes a Car Accident?
In Colorado, employers can be held vicariously liable for the negligent acts of their employees. To give a simple example, if a delivery truck hits you, you can sue not only the driver but the company that employed the driver and owned the truck. The owner is considered just as responsible for your accident-related… Read More »