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Is a Driver Liable for Passenger Injuries When They Don’t Wear a Seatbelt?
- October 29, 2021
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Car drivers are responsible for their actions behind the wheel. This means they are liable for injuries caused by distracted driving behaviors, driving while impaired, speeding, and engaging in reckless driving behaviors. They can also be held liable for passenger injuries if the individual isn't wearing a seat belt. Thus, even if a passenger insists they don't need to wear the belt, drivers must insist that they do. Drivers can, and should, refuse to operate the vehicl[ ... ]
What Happens When a Passenger Suffers Injuries in a Collision?
- September 18, 2020
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It is very common for passengers to suffer injuries in a motor vehicle accident. When a collision occurs, many different parties may be responsible for passenger injuries. In all cases, passengers have the same rights as the driver(s) and can pursue claims for compensation against the responsible party or parties. Single-Vehicle Crashes Not all drivers act responsibly, and a driver who speeds, drives while intoxicated, drives while distracted, etc. negligently[ ... ]
Can Parents Pursue Compensation When Children Are Injured?
- February 21, 2020
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Many parents wonder if they can pursue personal injury compensation when their children suffer injuries in a car accident. When passenger injuries occur, they often happen to children under the age of 18. Colorado law doesn't allow children under the age of 18 to pursue legal action on their own. However, because they are "under disability," there are provisions that enable parents to seek compensation for the injuries they suffer in a car accident, during a sporting ev[ ... ]
Filing a Personal Injury Claim as a Passenger
- August 26, 2019
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When a motor vehicle accident occurs, passenger injuries are always a possibility. When a passenger is injured in a motor vehicle collision in Colorado, they can pursue claims against the driver of the vehicle they were riding in, the owner of the vehicle, or the driver of the other vehicle. Each accident is different, so it is crucial to go over your options with a Boulder personal injury lawyer who can review the facts of the case and help you identify the right cour[ ... ]
