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Whether your auto insurance costs go up after a Colorado car accident depends on who was at fault. Colorado law prohibits insurers from increasing insurance premiums following a car accident that is not the fault of the “insurance applicant, insured, household member, or permissive user.”  An insurer may not remove any discounts from a…

Colorado takes child safety seriously. Whether you are expecting a baby or are the parent of a minor child, you must follow the state’s Child Passenger Safety Law. These are outlined in the article below and Colorado Child Passenger Safety Law.  Child car seats and safety restraints are preventative measures meant to secure your…

Skidding occurs when the wheels of a vehicle lose traction on the road. Skidding may be caused by: Driver error; Inclement weather; Speeding; Hard acceleration; Excessive braking; or  Bald tires. When a car skids, its tires slide over the road’s surface. This can lead to a loss of vehicle control and result in a…

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…

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…

Drunk driving accidents happen frequently in Colorado and across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA, nearly 37 people are killed in drunk driving crashes every day in the U.S.  In 2021, drunk and drugged drivers killed a total of 253 people in Colorado. This was a 45%…