Serious Injuries with Cyclists and Autos If you were involved in a serious accident and need to speak with an experienced car accident lawyer, please reach out today. It may not characterize the majority of cyclist accidents, but accidents in which the bicyclist is at fault do happen. Just like motorists and pedestrians, there are rules of safety that cyclists must follow. When they don’t, they are not only at fault for their own injuries but they may be liable for the injuries of others and property damage their negligence caused. As such, it is important to understand what happens …
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Generally, people ask this question after they’ve been in a major accident. It could be a car accident, a slip and fall accident, or some other kind of accident. When the spinal cord is involved, it’s very serious. But all spinal cord injuries are not alike. The average spinal cord injury settlement is complex to estimate. That being said, it is possible to examine the factors that play into what a personal injury settlement amounts to and what your attorney’s job looks like in maximizing that number. Spinal Cord Injuries and Personal Injury Lawsuits In any personal injury lawsuit, you …
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As shocking and difficult as this may be, pedestrians cause the majority of pedestrian accidents. Even as distracted driving makes major headlines across the country as a growing cause of traffic accidents, not many people discuss distracted walking. This is largely due to the fact that individuals who walk while distracted don’t plow into Starbucks, telephone poles, or other drivers. Nonetheless, like all major traffic accidents, the federal government keeps statistics on the cause of pedestrian accidents. According to The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, The U.S. Department of Transportation, and The Governors Highway Safety Association, in about half of these accidents, …
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The Majority of Pedestrian Fatalities Happen in Large Metropolitan Areas An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you get compensation for serious injuries. The vast majority of pedestrian fatalities occur in major urban centers just like Denver. San Francisco is well known for being among the worst cities in the country for pedestrians. Not only does the Bay Area have a ton of foot traffic, but it lacks a freeway system to direct its significant auto traffic out and around the city. Instead, San Francisco has a network of highways directing traffic through the heart of the city. For those …
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Impaired driving is a serious problem on Colorado’s roads. According to statistics from the Colorado Department of Transportation, impaired drivers cause about 6,000 crashes each year. These accidents cause around 60 fatalities and over 3,000 injuries each year. If you were injured by a drunk driver, you need to understand DUI accident insurance claims. Does the Driver’s Insurance Policy Cover the Accident? After a collision, the responsible driver responsible must pay out claims using their insurance policy. Colorado requires that drivers carry at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident in liability insurance. These amounts should cover injuries sustained from the …
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