Car Wreck Tips
When you disagree with your insurance company’s settlement offer for an auto accident (or if your claim is denied), it’s very important to act quickly. Each state has a period of time to file a lawsuit, and if you wait too long, you may lose your chance to sue in court.
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 »
Car Wreck Tips
If you are involved in an accident in which people have been injured, do not move or attempt to treat any of the injured. Without medical training, you could do more harm to someone who may be more seriously injured than they appear.
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 »
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 »
Colorado’s Insurance Bad Faith Statute
We purchase insurance (car accident insurance, medical insurance, disability insurance, homeowners insurance) to protect us when tragedies happen. Sadly, and while the insurance company is happy to collect the premium, they are not always as eager to pay the claim. In Colorado, the legislature has enacted C.R.S. Section 10-3-1115 (1)(a) that states no insurance company… Read More »
Not Every Auto Case Is The Same
One of the most important aspects of any car accident injury claim is determining who or what was at fault for the crash. You and your lawyer need to consider all of the possibilities to put together the strongest case possible. The following are some of the most common factors: Distracted driving: With the widespread… Read More »