Denver Personal Injury Blog
How will I pay for my medical bills if I don’t have health insurance?
Recovery is the hardest part when you’re the victim of an accident. Your focus needs to be on getting better, and worrying about the cost of your medical care only compounds your stress and delays your healing. This is especially true if you do not have health insurance. You might think that you […]
Read moreCan I get a loan while I wait for my case to settle?
You’ve been injured in an accident and you cannot work. In fact, your recovery is going to take some time, and you’ll be out of work much longer than you expected. Things are getting tight financially, yet you have no way to bring in income. What can you do? Temporary disability only covers so […]
Read moreDoes the Other Side Pay My Medical Bills As I Incur Them?
Picture this: You’ve been injured in an accident that was not your fault. You were rushed to the emergency room and admitted into the hospital. Now, you have follow-up doctor’s appointments, physical therapy and you’re still in pain. The accident wasn’t your fault; the other driver was text messaging when he slammed into you. Yet, […]
Read moreHow long will my personal injury case take to resolve?
It doesn’t matter whether you have been in an auto accident or other mishap: If you were injured due to the fault of another you are entitled to receive compensation for your damages. In many cases, insurance companies will attempt to settle your claim with a one-time payment that might sound good at the time […]
Read moreWhen Your Life Is in Someone Else’s Hands
We’ve been told that air flight is the safest form of travel. Statistics support this assertion. The odds of being killed in an airplane crash are 1 in 29.4 million; the odds of being killed in an automobile accident are 1 in 5,000. Yes, you should be more concerned when you slip behind the […]
Read moreHands Free Isn’t Always Safer
Colorado driving laws allow drivers over the age of 18 to talk on their cell phones while driving. Drivers under 18 cannot, not even hands-free unless certain emergency conditions are met. No one is allowed to text while driving. You might think that a driver talking on a cell phone isn’t hazardous, especially when using […]
Read moreHow Personal Injury Lawsuits Began
Many people often balk at personal injury lawsuits and personal injury attorneys, not truly understanding that the need for personal injury protection is nothing new. Personal injury lawsuits are not a modern-day scam designed for the sole purpose of making a victim and his or her attorney wealthy. Rather, an understanding of enforcing responsibility […]
Read moreAvoiding Summer Auto Accidents in Denver, CO
Summer is almost upon us. We’ve just finished honoring those who have sacrificed their lives protecting our freedom during Memorial Day weekend, and before you know it we’ll be celebrating the Fourth of July. An increase in summer celebration often results in an increase in dangerous drivers on the roads. You might be responsible […]
Read moreCompensatory Versus Punitive Damages
“Pain and suffering,” “emotional distress” and “bodily injury” are just some of the familiar references you might hear in a legal discussion surrounding a personal injury lawsuit. These damages fall within one of the two classifications of recovery Colorado recognizes, which are “compensatory” and “punitive.” It’s important to understand the differences between these […]
Read moreHandling Auto Accidents Efficiently
An auto accident can be scary, even if it’s a just minor bump. The last thing you want to deal with after that is more conflict and litigation, but it may be necessary. Ensure that you have all the information possible to provide to your attorney, whether you are dealing with an insurance company or […]
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