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In Colorado, drivers are required to report car accidents to authorities if they result in injury, death, or property damage, according to Colorado Revised Statutes, Section 42-4-1606. There are several ways you can make a police report, depending on the severity of the accident. While reporting a crash is required by law, it is…

After a car crash, it is recommended that anyone involved see a doctor to be assessed for injuries. In some cases, the need to be seen by a doctor may be obvious, you can be experiencing pain, or have obvious physical injuries. However, in many cases, injuries – even serious ones – may not…

You must report a vehicle accident in Colorado within 60 days. In Colorado, a vehicle accident occurs anytime a collision results in property damage or injury to a person. Minor accidents may not require police intervention. However, a police report is vital documentation to protect your legal rights in the event of a property…

Fault is a crucial factor in Colorado car accidents for both the accident victim and the responsible party, as Colorado is an at-fault state. This means accident victims may file a claim against the party responsible for the accident without first filing a claim with their own insurance company or meeting any damages threshold….

If you were in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve compensation for your provable losses. You have legal rights as the victim of a car accident.  However, insurance companies are for-profit businesses focused on saving themselves money. Insurance adjusters will likely deny your insurance claim, shift blame for the accident,…

Whether your auto insurance costs go up after a Colorado car accident depends on who was at fault. Colorado law prohibits insurers from increasing insurance premiums following a car accident that is not the fault of the “insurance applicant, insured, household member, or permissive user.”  An insurer may not remove any discounts from a…