Posted Fri 13th Nov, 2020 | by Charles Crichton | on Accident Law Firm, Articles, Auto Accident Lawyer, Injury Law Firm, Personal Injury
During this pandemic, RV (Recreational Vehicle) use has skyrocketed, with sales of these motorhomes being reported up by as much as 90% in June. As the pandemic continues, as well as the need for safe, socially distanced travel, it is important to know the dangers that come with RV use to prevent accidents from happening. Due to the extra size and weight of an RV, accidents have potential to incur major injuries and damages and …
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Posted Tue 16th Jul, 2019 | by Charles Crichton | on Auto Accident Lawyer, Cases, Injury Law Firm, Lawyer, Legal Insights, Personal Injury
Summer is here, which means warmer temperatures and afternoon rain showers. Recently in Denver, it has been raining regularly during the late afternoon and early evening. Rainy and wet conditions can often be very unsafe for driving. While rain may not be as intimidating as snow, it can be more dangerous. In fact, federal data shows that rain causes more driving fatalities than snow in 39 of the 50 states. Furthermore, most weather-related car accidents …
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Posted Thu 17th Jan, 2019 | by Charles Crichton | on Accident Law Firm, Articles, Legal Insights
Winter is a beautiful season and brings with it many wonderful hobbies, holidays, and memories. However, the winter season also brings poor driving conditions that can cause serious injuries. Freezing temperatures mixed with snow,sleet, or rain causes the roads to be slick and dangerous. So, while driving this winter season, follow some of these tips to keep as safe as possible. When driving in winter conditions it’s important to maintain slower speeds. This helps to …
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Posted Thu 23rd Jun, 2016 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Auto Accident Lawyer, Injury Law Firm
The importance of having uninsured and underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage on your auto policy cannot be stressed enough. Having this type of coverage is the best way to protect yourself in the event you are injured in an accident caused by a driver who either does not have insurance or does not have enough insurance to cover your damages. For example, if an insured driver caused damages to you of $125,000 and he had limits of …
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Posted Tue 8th Mar, 2016 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Accident Law Firm, Attorney, Auto Accident Lawyer, Injury, Injury Law Firm, Lawyer
Causes of action for injuries resulting from motor vehicle collisions include claims based on: a tortfeasor’s (the responsible party) individual liability for the tortfeasor’s own acts and omissions; vicarious liability; contract; an injury to another (i.e. derivative claims); based on wanton and wanton conduct; and the right of subrogation. Negligence is the most often pled cause of action based on a tortfeasor’s own acts or omissions that give rise to a personal injury claim arising …
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Posted Mon 18th Jan, 2016 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Accident Law Firm, Articles, Auto Accident Lawyer, Injury, Injury Law Firm
As 2016 begins, it is safe to say that the majority of drivers on the road not only have a cell phone, but that cell phone is always in the car with them. With this in mind, I would urge all of those drivers who this applies to, to put your cell phone away each and every time you start your car. In short, STOP using your cell phone while you’re driving! Each year, over …
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Posted Thu 3rd Dec, 2015 | by Charles Crichton | on Accident Law Firm, Auto Accident Lawyer, Injury, Injury Law Firm, Lawyer
Over six million car accidents occur in the United States each year and, fortunately, most are relatively minor. As personal injury attorneys, we deal with car accidents every single day. Inevitably, a client or friend will ask me, “what should I do if I get into an accident?” Obviously, there are many different things that you can and should do depending on the circumstances, but here are 5 things that everyone should do if they …
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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 Fri 29th Jun, 2012 | by Jennifer Crichton | on Legal Insights
With the amount of snow and ice in Colorado during the winter months, many people will sustain injuries in slip and fall accidents. Unfortunately, these accidents are often the result of a landlord or building owner’s failure to keep the area free of ice and snow. Similarly, slip and falls occur regularly in grocery, department, and convenience stores. Again, these often occur due to the store’s failure to routinely check the store floors for spills …
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