Essential Steps to Take Immediately Following a Car Accident
If you have been involved in a car, motorcycle, or truck crash in Colorado, you know how traumatic it can be. The experience itself is terrifying and adrenaline fueled. But if you have suffered serious injuries, the trauma continues for days, months, and years. Our clients are often juggling doctor’s appointments, unable to work, and…
Understanding Responsibility for Medical Costs After an Auto Accident
If you have been hurt in a car, truck, or motorcycle crash, medical bills can pile up. Frequently, people come to see us after they have received large medical bills, and they are struggling to pay them. Even clients who have health insurance often have a large out-of-pocket deductible. When we first meet with clients,…
What is Colorado’s Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for car accidents is three years from the date of the accident. If you are filing a claim against the responsible party, you will have to do so within the first three years following the accident, or your claim will be barred under the protection of the statute of…
Legal Guide on Car Insurance Policy Coverage on Bicycle Accidents
If you have been involved in a bicycle accident, car insurance may provide coverage in the state of Colorado. Details about the types of insurance that will help to cover losses, medical expenses, and compensation for other damages and expenses are detailed. Hadfield Stieben Doutt is ready to provide legal representation as bicycle accident attorneys. …
7 Ways to Reduce Distractions While Driving
Car accidents happen for many reasons, but one of the most common is distracted driving. Distracted driving comes in a variety of forms including texting and driving, driving with distracting passengers, eating behind the wheel, talking on the phone while driving, and many others. Each kind of distraction has its own issues. For example, texting…
Distracted Driving: Tips for Staying Safe on the Road
You probably won’t be surprised to hear that distracted driving is more common and more dangerous than ever before. While distracted driving can come in many forms (which we’ll talk more about later), the most obvious culprit behind the increases in distracted driving comes in the form of electronic devices. Most everyone these days is…
Seat Belt Safety Laws by HSD Law in Fort Collins, CO
Driving is a dangerous activity. Each year, there are tens of thousands of people in the U.S. alone who are killed or seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents. Despite this, you may or may not be surprised to learn that the number of deadly accidents and wrongful death claims has dropped over time. The likeliest…