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If a person slips and falls in a Colorado place of business, how do they know if the business is at fault? How can they tell if the fault entitles them to compensation? The Law Offices of Edward Smith can provide an overview of what to expect.

Rear-end car accidents are among the most common types of accidents that occur in America. Though such accidents are often minor “fender benders” and among the least serious type of car wreck, rear-end crashes can be very serious at times.

While the snowy or icy roads in Colorado are contributing factors in auto accidents, drivers can also take precautions to avoid getting involved in an accident or hit by another car.

While car accidents may be common, dealing with the aftermath of one is anything but simple — especially if you or a loved one were injured in the crash.

Accidents in which cars are hit by semi-trucks have devastating results. Serious injuries, life-altering medical conditions, and fatalities are common consequences of these accidents.

Despite making up a relatively small percentage of total vehicles on Colorado roads, motorcycle accidents have a much higher rate of serious injury and fatalities. A traffic collision involving a motorcycle being hit by a car can have devastating results.

To get the main question out of the way, no, Colorado is no longer a no-fault state when it comes to car accidents. Colorado switched to a tort system several years ago.

One thing that millions of Americans can agree on is that motorcycles bring a freedom that can’t be found in a car, SUV, or truck. But with the freedom of a motorcycle also comes the risk.

After being in an auto accident — and once your immediate medical needs are met — the big question you start to ask yourself is simply this: What’s my car accident case worth?

Learn about the legal consequences of distracted driving, as well as how to go about claiming financial compensation after getting hurt in a car accident.