For anyone who has recently been in an auto accident, the next step is usually a call to the local authorities and the insurance companies. Depending on the circumstances of the incident, one or more of the involved parties may receive tickets, fines or other legal ramifications as a result. Typically auto accident law states that the person who was at fault for the accident will be cha[ ... ]
If you have been involved in a car accident you have a lot on your mind. Seek medical attention before taking any other actions. If medical attention is not immediately necessary, it’s time to begin your quest for justice. Though you can take pictures of the accident scene, record the names and contact information of eyewitnesses and file a police report, the most effective means of action is allying with a savvy car accident attorney Boulder residents trust. Why[ ... ]
If you experience neck pain after a car accident, you might be suffering from whiplash. Whiplash occurs when the neck and shoulders jolt in a violent manner. Though whiplash commonly occurs in rear-end style accidents, it can occur in any type of accident. Even if you feel fine in the moments immediately after your accident, you might not experience the symptoms of whiplash until hours or even days afterward. WHAT TO DO POST-ACCIDENT If you fee[ ... ]
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident caused by another driver, you deserve compensation for your vehicle’s damage, your personal injuries, medical bills and lost wages. In many instances, it’s possible to receive such compensation through a settlement with the driver’s automobile insurance company. Other situations will require that you prove the driver’s negligence in a court of law. YOUR FIRST COURSE OF ACTION In the imm[ ... ]
You are injured. You did nothing wrong. Perhaps your injury was caused by an inattentive driver. Maybe a store owner’s negligence caused you to slip and fall. Whatever the cause, you deserve to be compensated for your pain, suffering, current and ongoing medical expenses and lost wages. But, you want to know – how long will your personal injury lawsuit will take? The answer depends on the case. Some cases are settled quickly, others can take years. Here is a look[ ... ]
When you find yourself in an accident – whether automobile, motorcycle, bike, or as a pedestrian – you likely feel that the potential financial loss is high enough without the cost of attorney fees as well. More often than not, however, that’s simply not true. The determination of liability is never as black and white as you might think, and cases in which the other party is clearly at fault can still turn in their favor if they’ve hired skilled representation.[ ... ]
Auto accidents don’t end with the crash. There is also the inconvenience of car repair or replacement. Injuries too can have lingering effects, or cause temporary or permanent disability. There’s an inherent risk in sharing the road if other drivers are driving while distracted or impaired. Smart drivers can minimize these risks and the chance of a crash by utilizing safe driving practices.[ ... ]
While bicycles and especially motorcycles are an efficient and cost-effective way to travel, a truly unfortunate number of motorized and non-motorized bike accidents each year result in head injury, and with those injuries come extremely sizable medical bills. The good news is that there are ways to minimize your risk of head injury in the first place, as well as deal with the aftermath in a way least likely to break the bank. PREVENTING INJURY[ ... ]
Once you have aligned yourself with a savvy personal injury attorney, you will feel much less intimidated by the accident resolution process. Your attorney will help you file an insurance claim with the automobile insurance provider or the insurance company of the negligent person or business. If handled properly, your insurance claim will result in compensation that will pay for the cost of your medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering. Filing an auto accident cla[ ... ]
Colorado Drunk Driving Offenders Victims of auto-accidents involving a drunk driver may be able to recover damages not only from the impaired driver but also from the place that condoned over-serving said patron, such as a bar or club. Colorado’s[ ... ]