Accidents in Snow and Ice
With a blizzard hitting the metro area, it is a good time to remember to slow down and drive carefully (if you have to be on the road at all!). But sometimes accidents happen, even when everyone is driving carefully in these conditions. Often, however, accidents can be avoided. Drivers often forget to clear their… Read More »
Colorado Approves New Insurance Disclosure Requirements
A new Colorado law requires insurers that provide automobile liability insurance coverage to provide to a claimant within 30 calendar days after receiving a written request from the claimant, a statement setting forth the following information with regard to each known policy of insurance of the named insured, including excess or umbrella insurance: The name… 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 »
Should I Call the Police After a Car Accident?
In most cases, the answer is yes. First, Colorado law spells out when you need to call the police to report an accident. Colorado Revised Statutes Title 42, Article 4, Part 16, in section 42-4-1606 says that in Colorado, a driver who is involved in a traffic accident must report the crash if it resulted… Read More »
Avoiding Distracted Driving
We have been handling car accident cases throughout Colorado, including in Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Aurora and the metro Denver area, since 1977. We have seen car accidents caused by hundreds of different factors, from weather, vehicle defects, to road construction. But, the single most common reason is that the driver was distracted. The use of… Read More »
Aurota Motorcycle Accident
According to CBS News, Police in Aurora say a man riding a motorcycle died early last Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle crashed into him at East Iliff Avenue and South Havana Street. There was a power outage that was affecting the intersection at the time. For more information, click here. At Silvern & Bulger,… 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 »
Lakewood Crash and Traffic Team
If you have been involved in a car wreck in Wheat Ridge Colorado, there is help available. The Wheat Ridge Police Department maintains a Crash and Traffic Unit, that can answer many of your questions. For more information, click here. At Silvern & Bulger, PC we have years of experience helping Wheat Ridge drivers who… 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 »
Medicare Open Enrollment To Begin Soon
Each year, Medicare has an open enrollment period. This year, the period is from October 15-December 2, 2019. It is important to review your insurance options during this period, to help you and your family prepare for the upcoming year. For more information, click here. At Silvern & Bulger, PC, many of our clients have… Read More »