Colorado Personal Injury Law Tips
In most cases, a settlement agreement is final and binding, and cannot be reopened if your injuries get worse over time. It is important that you understand, and include in any settlement, the full extent of your injuries because you are not likely to get a “second chance” at fair compensation.
Car Wreck Tips
We can explain some important actions to take after a car accident. Take pictures, if you are able, of the vehicles and the accident scene and get the names and contact information of any witnesses to the accident.
Car Wreck Tips
Did you know that many insurance companies try to get access to your social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to find evidence that you are exaggerating your injury? It is easy to take a simple post out of context. If you are pursuing a claim, be careful of what you share, and who you share… Read More »
Can my car insurance be cancelled for filing a UM claim?
In most cases? NO. Insurers are prohibited from raising a policyholder’s rates or canceling coverage in response to a claim for UM/UIM benefits, or from canceling your policy. If an insurer fails to abide by these rules and unfairly denies a claim, unreasonably delays making a decision, or increases premiums after paying out a UM/UIM… Read More »
Uninsured Motorist Insurance
You are in a wreck, you are hurt, and you find out the at-fault driver does not have any car insurance! What do you do next? If you are injured by a driver with no insurance, or who does not have enough insurance, it is important to talk to a lawyer today! When a person is… Read More »
UM-UIM Insurance
You are in a wreck, you are hurt, and you find out the at-fault driver does not have any car insurance! What do you do next? When a person is injured in an accident caused by another uninsured driver, there MAY be options. You need to find out right away if you purchased a UM/UIM… Read More »
Colorado Subrogation Law and ERISA
Colorado has law that addresses the reimbursement of health insurance carriers following a personal injury settlement or verdict at trial. That law limits the ability of a “payer of benefits” … in other words a health insurance company …. to seek reimbursement of benefits in a personal injury claim “only if the injured party has… Read More »
Lakewood Hit-and-Run Accident ends in death
Last week, a Lakewood boy and his father were hit by a hit-and-run driver. Both were injured, but sadly the teen did not survive. To read more about the story, click here. Sadly, hit-and-run accidents are becoming more and more common. Did you know that in Colorado a hit-and-run driver is considered to be uninsured… Read More »
Arvada Hit and Run Accident
Last month, a young boy was hit by a car on his way to school. The driver fled the scene. The boy’s father has an important reminder for all Colorado drivers; be careful! School is back and session and we need to keep a careful look out for pedestrians. To learn more, click here. … Read More »