Posted Tue 29th Sep, 2015 | by Charles Crichton | on Auto Accident Lawyer, DUI, DWAI
If you were injured by a drunk driver, you may be entitled to punitive or exemplary damages. These damages are in addition to your compensatory damages for things such as medical bills, wage losses, and pain and suffering. A claim for punitive or exemplary damages may arise where there is evidence such as excessive speed, alcohol or drug abuse, or other evidence of gross negligence, willful and wanton, or reckless conduct. Keep in mind that …
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Posted Thu 9th Jul, 2015 | by Stephen Kaufman | on Auto Accident Lawyer, Insurance Claims
HOW TO MAKE 17% INTEREST ON AN UNINSURED MOTORIST CLAIM By Stephen C. Kaufman This article will provide plaintiffs attorneys with a blueprint for arguing that an insured is entitled to 17% prejudgment interest on his or her uninsured motorist claim. Sure, this sounds odd and likely the reader’s eyes are starting to roll off to the left the way they do when something they are hearing is not making sense. Yet, recall that many …
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Posted Wed 12th Nov, 2014 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Auto Accident Lawyer
1. Do not move your vehicle (unless it presents a danger to other traffic). 2. Be certain the other party does not move their vehicle. 3. Always notify the police. If for some reason they will not come out (i.e. private property, weather conditions, etc.) be sure to file a report in person or online within 24 hours. 4. Collect the following information: -name, address, and telephone number of the other driver -name and policy …
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Posted Sat 8th Nov, 2014 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Auto Accident Lawyer
With fall quickly becoming winter in Colorado, it’s important that you make sure your car is ready for the inclement weather. Not only should you have your car serviced to ensure it’s running properly, but it’s also a good idea to keep an emergency kit in your trunk in the unfortunate event you do find yourself stuck in the snow and stranded. While there’s certainly many items that different individuals will find helpful if …
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Posted Sat 9th Aug, 2014 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Auto Accident Lawyer
While motorcycles and semi-trucks couldn’t be more different in terms of size, shape, and speed, the unfortunate thing they do have in common is the typically catastrophic injuries one sustains when in an accident on a motorcycle or involved in a crash with a semi-truck. The reason for this is the same: lack of protection. Just as the driver of a motorcycle has no car body to protect him in a crash, there is very …
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Posted Thu 20th Oct, 2011 | by Stephen Kaufman | on Accident Law Firm, Auto Accident Lawyer, Injury Law Firm
When I first meet with clients, many of them tell me that they previously tried to handle their auto injury case on their own, but the insurance company was not treating them fairly. Because insurance companies often do not treat injury claimants fairly, many people have to seek auto injury legal help. As I often tell my clients, if insurance companies did the right thing and paid their auto injury claims, I would not have …
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Posted Tue 13th Sep, 2011 | by Stephen Kaufman | on Auto Accident Lawyer
When I meet with my clients, I am always surprised when I hear what the insurance companies have told them. I hear about how the insurance companies want people to sign medical releases and give statements before they even have a chance to talk to an auto accident lawyer. I hear about how the insurance companies pressure people to settle their cases before they have even started receiving treatment for their injuries. I hear about …
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