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How Long Can a Truck Driver Drive in Colorado?
The federal government highly regulates the trucking industry. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, is the “lead federal government agency responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).” It is the FMCSA’s mission to “reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.” To carry out this…
Can Your Airbag Cause a Concussion?
Airbags and other modern safety features are installed in your vehicle to prevent serious injuries in the event of a crash. In most cases, your airbag will do so and help you to avoid severe accident-related injuries or even death. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that airbags saved more…
Do You Have to Go to Court for a Car Accident?
Personal injury claims resulting from car accidents are typically settled in negotiations with the insurance company. However, knowing how much to settle for and when to settle your car accident case can be stressful. Prior to settling any car accident claim, you must know your total damages amount and any additional compensation to which…
When Should I Call a Personal Injury Lawyer?
You should call a personal injury lawyer after you are hurt in an accident as a result of someone else’s negligence, wrongdoing, or reckless actions. You should make your call before speaking with or making a recorded statement for the insurance company. What Will It Cost? Most personal injury lawyers offer complimentary consultations. During…
What is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Colorado?
A statute of limitations is a legal deadline for filing a lawsuit in court. The court usually dismisses lawsuits filed outside of their statutes of limitations. This leaves the victim without any means of recovering their monetary damages. Statutes of limitations vary according to state, case type, and the party being sued. A large…
The Value of a Burn Injury Settlement
Severe burn injuries are among the most devastating personal injuries physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. Serious burn injury victims face long and painful recoveries, and many never fully heal from their physical wounds. Burn injuries range in severity and are classified into degrees. The degree of a personal injury victim’s burns and other factors…