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Understanding Punitive Damages in Colorado
To understand punitive damages in Colorado, you must first understand damages awards in personal injury cases. Generally, there are two categories of damages available to victims of personal injuries. These are compensatory damages and exemplary or punitive damages. This article discusses compensatory and punitive damages, drawing distinctions between the two. If you suffered injuries…
How Long Do You Have to Report a Vehicle Accident in Colorado?
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…
How is Fault Determined After a Car Accident?
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….
Colorado Car Seat Laws
Colorado takes child safety seriously. Whether you are expecting a baby or are the parent of a minor child, you must follow the state’s Child Passenger Safety Law. These are outlined in the article below and Colorado Child Passenger Safety Law. Child car seats and safety restraints are preventative measures meant to secure your…
Can You Lane Split in Colorado?
Lane splitting typically occurs when a motorcyclist drives down the middle of two rows of motor vehicles traveling in the same direction. Lane splitting is not the same as passing a motor vehicle in a separate lane and is illegal in Colorado. Lane splitting is not the same as riding side by side with…
What You Need to Know About Colorado Bike Laws
Whether you live and bike in Colorado or plan a biking trip to the Centennial state, you need to know your legal rights and duties as a bicyclist. Bicycles and cyclists are treated nearly the same as motor vehicle drivers and are expected to know and follow any designated state, city, and local bicycling…