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Motorcycle Hit by Car – Motorcycle Accidents in Colorado
- March 21, 2022
- By Attorney Edward Smith
- Motorcycle 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. Regardless of the cause of the accident, you deserve fair treatment. If you are a Colorado motorcyclist, you may be surprised to find out that a motorcycle-related accident is often not treate[ ... ]
Is Colorado a No-Fault State for Car Accidents?
- March 20, 2022
- By Attorney Edward Smith
- Car Accidents Laws
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. This system means that a person injured in a car accident can no longer receive personal injury protection (PIP) benefits from their own insurance policy. PIP allowed anyone injured in a car accident to file a claim for medical bills and lost wag[ ... ]
Legal Tips on Filing a Motorcycle Accident Claim
- March 19, 2022
- By Attorney Edward Smith
- Motorcycle Accidents
One thing that millions of Americans can agree on is that motorcycles bring the freedom that can’t be found in a car, SUV, or truck. But with the freedom of a motorcycle also comes the risk. Usually due to the distraction of other drivers, those who operate motorcycles are more likely to be in a fatal or injury-inducing accident than other drivers. This means that motorcyclists need to be knowledgeable on the steps they need to follow after a[ ... ]
What Is My Car Accident Case Worth?
- March 18, 2022
- By Attorney Edward Smith
- Car Accidents
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? You know that your insurance company is supposed to cover you. After all, you pay a premium each month to ensure they do exactly that. But what you may not realize is how painst[ ... ]
Winter Driving Tips
- March 17, 2022
- By Attorney Edward Smith
- Safety
If you live in Colorado, you already know how slippery the roads can get and how poor the visibility can become during winter. Still, these dangers can begin to feel so commonplace that locals like us take them for granted. When that happens, we may suddenly find ourselves on the wrong end of an icy car accident, eagerly awaiting an ambulance that, any other time of year, would have arrived already.[ ... ]
Truck Drivers and Causing Accidents: Drinking and Driving
- March 16, 2022
- By Attorney Edward Smith
- Truck Accidents
Statistics say that approximately 3.5 people are truck drivers, and have this listed as their main source of employment. Every day on our commutes, we scoot by big rigs in our sedans and SUVs. They’re quite intimidating by nature, but inherently harmless. However, with long hours spent on the road, some truck drivers can cause problems on highways such as drunk-driving accidents. The law says that a driver cannot have a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of more than .08%[ ... ]
The Aftermath: What to Expect After a Car Accident
- March 15, 2022
- By Attorney Edward Smith
- Car Accidents
About 1 in every 77 people are likely to get in a car accident. Many people agree that flying in an airplane is less risky than getting in a car. These wrecks accounted for less than 2.6 million deaths in the US in 2014. With technology such as self-driving cars, this number is decreasing. However, it’s a scary reality that many of us have to face. Hopefully, you never have to experience a car accident first-hand, but here’s what you can ex[ ... ]
Colorado Distracted Driving
- March 14, 2022
- By Attorney Edward Smith
- Car Accidents
If there’s one phrase that every student driver has heard without fail, it’s simply this: “Keep your eyes on the road!” In the U.S., this basic but crucial rule has been so deeply ingrained into our minds you’d think we would have no trouble following it in our daily lives. And yet, somewhere between Driver’s Ed and everyday adult life, we lose sight of the golden rule and sta[ ... ]
Slipping and Sliding: Common Types of Winter Car Accidents
- March 13, 2022
- By Attorney Edward Smith
- Car Accidents
While driving comes with risks all year round, winter driving poses its own unique risks. Heavy snowfall and slick surfaces can cause serious accidents — even for the most careful drivers. As your car accident attorney in Boulder, we want all Coloradans to be prepared for the winter weather ahead. And this starts with understanding the most common car accidents that happen this time of year. To stay safe, be sure to follow these[ ... ]
Drunk Driving and the Holidays: How to Stay Safe
- March 12, 2022
- By Attorney Edward Smith
- Car Accidents
The holidays are a time to gather with loved ones and spread joy — not to get into a car accident. Unfortunately, holiday gatherings mean more drunk drivers on the road. This leads to more car accident cases and more people who were injured in an accident. Personal injury lawyers know all too well that many people don’t take safety seriously. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, it’s important to stay aware of this problem and take[ ... ]
