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There are two major types of damages that can be recovered after a car accident: economic damages and non-economic damages. Colorado is an at-fault state for car accidents, so the at-fault driver is responsible for paying for these damages. Economic Damages Economic damages are the tangible and direct financial costs that reasonably stem from…

Who pays after a rideshare accident depends on who is found at fault for the accident. This could be the rideshare driver or another motorist, depending on the circumstances. Rideshare companies maintain high levels of insurance to pay for compensation to injured passengers, other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Colorado as an At-Fault State Insurance…

Motorists are often, but not always, legally responsible for bicycle dooring accidents. Determining liability for your bike accident claim will require a careful investigation into the bicycle accident and the facts surrounding it.  What Is a Dooring Accident?   One of the biggest risks that Denver bicyclists face is getting doored, which occurs when a…

A wrongful death occurs when someone dies under circumstances that would have allowed them to file a personal injury claim had they survived their injuries. Under Colorado’s broad wrongful death law, a legal action may arise if a person’s death was due to negligent, reckless, or intentional misconduct. An experienced attorney can evaluate your…

When a person dies due to another party’s negligence, Colorado law allows two types of civil claims: survival actions and wrongful death claims. While these two types of cases are similar, they involve key differences, including the following. Legal Grounds  The legal grounds for a survival action and a wrongful death case arise from…

Yes, you probably need a lawyer to help after a pedestrian accident. Keep reading to learn why. Pedestrian Accidents Cause Serious Injuries   Pedestrians have little protection, besides the clothes on their backs, against the weight and force of a motor vehicle that collides with them. This is why they tend to cause serious injuries,…