Do you need to wait for a conviction to file a personal injury claim?

Do you need to wait for a conviction to file a personal injury claim?

If you’re hit by another driver who was under the influence at the time, then they should be held responsible for any injuries that you suffered. It’s important for them to be found at fault, so that you have a better opportunity to claim compensation. That being said, it isn’t necessary for the other party to be convicted of a crime before you make a claim. It’s a smart move to make a claim against the other party as soon…

The deadly practice of street racing can claim innocent victims

Street racing (also known as drag racing) has been around for a long time. Sadly, despite laws against it, it still occurs on our streets. It can have deadly results – not just for those involved in the race, but for bystanders and people who have the misfortune to also be using the road during a race. That’s what happened earlier this month in downtown Denver. A mother of two was making a food delivery when she was struck by…

Amanda Reeves Giving Back as a Member of the Denver Kids, Inc.

Amanda is a member of the Denver Kids, Inc., Young Professionals Council. Denver Kids, Inc. is a 75-year-old organization on a mission to empower students to positively shape their lives, successfully complete high school, and pursue post-secondary options. Throughout the month of May, you can follow Denver Kids’ Achieving Dreams Campaign for inspirational stories from the Denver Kids community. The campaign will culminate in a virtual fundraising event on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., which will celebrate the…

Who pays when both drivers are at fault for a crash in Colorado?

Car accidents are often messy and complicated. It’s not always as easy as determining which party is completely at fault and having them compensate the non-responsible party for their medical bills, car repair costs and any other damage suffered. Sometimes both parties had some level of negligence that, taken together, resulted in the crash. Who is responsible for paying damage costs in these cases? What the law says Different states in this country have different laws concerning how courts apportion…

Did a business contribute to a fatal drunk driving crash?

Determining who has fault for drunk driving crashes is usually pretty straightforward. Everyone understands that drunk driving is dangerous and illegal, so there is rarely any question about the culpability of the impaired driver. Unfortunately, people who make bad decisions that leave others hurt don’t always have the means of compensating them. Someone who causes a fatal drunk driving crash could easily wind up incarcerated and therefore without any income. They may not have enough insurance to cover the costs…