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A hit-and-run accident in Colorado is when someone hits another vehicle, person, or animal with their car, drives away without stopping to lend aid, and then leaves the scene of an accident. Hit-and-run accidents in Colorado are illegal. (more…)
If you’ve been involved in a Colorado accident, you may wonder who will be responsible for paying your medical bills stemming from your accident injuries. The answer to this question lies squarely on what is known as liability.
Memorial Day is coming up, and people around the country are looking forward to hitting the road and getting a little rest and relaxation. And this is especially true after a long and stressful year spent in the middle of a pandemic. Now that more and more people have been vaccinated, things are slowly getting back to normal.
So a three-day weekend in the middle of spring is a great time to get out into nature and enjoy the great outdoors, or go catch up with friends and family members you haven’t seen for far too long. (more…)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration teamed up earlier this month, with a popular YouTube personality in an effort to educate the public about the new driver assistance safety systems, that are starting to show up in more and more new vehicles. (more…)
April is Distracted Driving Awareness month, a time when several organizations, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Safety Council, join together to remind us all about the very real dangers of distracted driving, and ask that we all pledge to practice safer driving behaviors. (more…)
On March 3rd, the American Society of Civil Engineers released their 2021 Report Card for American Infrastructure, and while the report had some good news, there are still major problems.
The American Society of Civil Engineers is a professional body headquartered in Virginia, that represents civil engineers around that world. Founded in 1852, it’s the oldest national engineering society in the United States, and it’s mission statement says that it is ”dedicated to the advancement of the science and profession of civil engineering and the enhancement of human welfare through the activities of society members.” (more…)
As of the end of 2020, there are thirty-six states in the United States where marijuana is legal for medicinal purposes, and 15 for recreational usage, with South Dakota, New Jersey and Montana being the newest additions. (more…)
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a whopping 59% of car seats in the United States are not used correctly. This is a serious issue, because as Colorado State Patrol Trooper Tim Sutherland points out, “Every 32 seconds, a child is involved in a car crash.”
When these children aren’t properly secured in a car seat, their risk of being injured goes up considerably.
Car Seat Colorado, a partnership between the Colorado State Patrol and the Colorado Department of Transportation, has given itself the mission of educating and making resources available to parents across the state designed to facilitate the correct usage of car seats, which will hopefully result in safer driving experiences for all children in the state. (more…)
No one ever imagines getting into a car accident. Yet, every driver at some point in their lifetime will be the victim of a car accident. When you’re not at fault, you expect that the driver who was responsible for the accident will also pay for your injuries and for damages to your vehicle. But what if the other driver was uninsured? What if they don’t carry enough car insurance to cover your expenses? Will your insurance plan pay? Here’s what you need to know about Colorado car insurance law:
In the state of Colorado, car drivers are required to purchase a minimum of $25,000 per person for bodily injury, $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $15,000 per accident per property damage. While these limits may protect you after a mild car accident or fender bender, they won’t be nearly enough if you are injured in a catastrophic car accident. A serious car accident could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses and lost wages. Without the right insurance, you could find yourself in serious financial difficulty.
It is important to know that liability coverage covers people you hit but won’t actually help you if you are injured. This is where Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage comes into play. PIP coverage will help pay for you and your passengers’ medical expenses after an accident. It is important to purchase this type of insurance as well.
Insurance experts recommend that drivers purchase additional liability coverage, as well as optional car insurance coverage, such as:
- Collision coverage – protects the damages done to your car
- Comprehensive coverage – protects against theft, weather damage, and wildlife damage
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage – protects you against accidents that involve uninsured or underinsured drivers
- Rental car coverage – protects you if you are involved in an accident while driving a rental car
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Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
The chances of getting into an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver are great – especially in the Mile High State. According to the Denver Post, in 2012 alone nearly one out of every six motorists in the state of Colorado was driving without car insurance. In fact, Colorado ranks consistently in the top 10 for states with the worst insurance coverage. Drivers can protect themselves by purchasing additional uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance (UM/UIM). The cost is fairly cheap compared to liability and collision coverage.
Contact Our Colorado Springs Car Accident Lawyers
No matter what life throws your way, the Colorado Springs car accident lawyers at the Green Law Firm are ready and willing to help. Contact the experienced Colorado Springs car accident attorneys at the Green Law Firm today to schedule a no-obligation consultation and discuss your case. Call us today at 1-719-694-8515.
An auto accident can, unfortunately, happen at any time, no matter how good a driver you are. Across the nation, about 37,000 people die in car collisions each year. In addition to fatalities which result from car accidents, another 2.35 million Americans are injured or disabled from car collisions. Drivers between the ages of 16 and 20 have a particularly high risk of dying in a car accident, with nearly 8,000 new drivers and young adults suffering fatal injuries from car crashes every year. (more…)