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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Small Claims for Colorado on
Q: If I sell my granddaughter My vehicle on payments. And the title remains in my name.

If she causes a serious accident. Can I be sued ?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 4, 2018

possibly. You'd want insurance because if she lets it drop, has a wreck, as the owner of an uninsured vehicle you can be on the hook for all the damages she causes.

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Q: In Colorado, can someone who loses a civil lawsuit related to a car crash lose their home and retirement savings?

I've been told that your home and retirement savings are protected in the event you lose a civil lawsuit. Is that correct? We have $500,000 per accident coverage in auto insurance and $300,000 coverage in homeowners insurance. I realize that medical bills can be far greater than that in... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 25, 2018

First, talk to your agent. Generally, in a wreck, only the driver can be sued. In some states jointly held property can't be gotten if someone were to win. Unless the person is totaled, the plaintiff will settle for less than $500,000 unless they are a 30 year old skilled laborer and have... View More

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Q: Getting into a car accident with no insurance.

I was at fault there was more damage to my car than the other persons. I had no insurance at the time of the accident. This is my first accident, and this will be the first no insurance ticket I will receive. What most likely will happen during court? How long does a driving with no insurance... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 19, 2018

Worth your getting at least a consult from an attorney who handles tickets in the county where this happened.

Generally, no jail time.

But, get a license suspension as long as you don't pay. Other person can sue you. Not just for their car but for their injuries.

Your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Colorado on
Q: Me and my coworkers were having a discussion about what to do in this situation, we all work as concrete truck drivers.

The situation is, we arrived at the job, there was no room for more then one truck to pull onto the property, the house is right on the highway, it's a 2 lane road with NO shoulder, do we park in the lane or do we unsafely pull sideways on a large grade, trucks weigh 58,000 lbs, would that be... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 19, 2018

Find a nearby area where you can pulloff and wait. It'd be ok to wait with flashers on if you were going to offload in a couple of minutes--if you are sitting there longer the law would say, couldn't you sit somewhere else?

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Q: What does it mean if I received letter for failure to comply with financial responsibility act?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on May 4, 2018

Means someone thinks you don't have insurance so you need to provide proof of coverage.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Colorado on
Q: I am disabled, how to apply for pro bono attorney with free of charge?

Applies of SOL 3 years or CRS 13 81 103?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 21, 2018

If you were hurt in a wreck contact a member of the Colorado Justice Assn--they give free consults, will represent you on the basis they only get paid when they get money for you.

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Q: I was in a sideswipe crash. I merged from an on ramp into center ln. I was in center ln for abt 5+ seconds

I was then side swiped. I was ticketed & I don't feel at fault. How should I handle this at my court date?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Mar 2, 2018

Plead not guilty if you haven't done that. Get pictures of your car if relevant. Get a copy of the police report. figure out where you entered, approximately when you were sidesiped, how far you traveled once you were in the lane (when you say center do you mean it was 3 travel lanes? If not,... View More

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Q: Mtn car accident. Icy, slid off road. Not speeding. $100 ticket for “drove vehicle improperly on mtn hwy” contest??

I was driving 15 mph in a 35 limit. Very icy roads. Once I started sliding I could not stop and slid off the road, 30 feet downhill into trees. Got a tow and the state patrol helped direct traffic. Afterwords he presented me with a $113.50 ticket for “drove vehicle improperly on mountain... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 26, 2018

Why not? Worst that happens is judge tell you to pay it. You were slowed down--any slower you wouldn't have control on the vehicle.

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Q: What happens if I turn over the vehicle title to the impound lot if the vehicle was involved in an accident?

Liability insurance coverage only

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jan 18, 2018

Not sure what your question is. Presumably you did that to cover cost of the tow. Has no affect on your insurance.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Colorado on
Q: I was the victim of an auto accident where my car was struck by another driver. Question involves careless driving.

The police officer who arrived filled out an accident report where he cited the other driver for careless driving, but no summons was issued. Since no summons was issued was the other driver given an actual citation for careless driving, and if so, what penalty would have that driver suffered?... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jan 17, 2018

Penalty is usually points, fine. If you were hurt you need to contact a member of the Colo. Assn for Justice--they give free consults.

As far as your claim, the fact the officer felt the other driver was careless (which in citation language means more than inadvertent) will be significant...
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Q: If I have to drive my personal car for a work purpose and I get in an accident is my employer liable for the damages?

I was told by my employer to drive my car to pick up an item from another office due to a wrong item delivered to mine. On my way to pick up the item, I hit a patch of black ice and slid into another car. My work is saying they are not liable for the damage since they don't carry insurance... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jan 12, 2018

They are correct, though morally as you were using your car they should at least pay for the deductible. If you were hurt it is a workers compensation injury.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Car Accidents and Wrongful Death for Colorado on
Q: Can I get a car manufacturer to immediately repurchase a vehicle for a critical safety defect?

At 6.5 mo/6762 miles, while driving 79-80 mph (in a 75 zone), without warning it did the following:

Loud sound under hood

Engine stopped

Electrical system shut down, inc. dash/audio

Rapid deceleration (engine braking, still in drive)

Power steering/braking... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jan 4, 2018

Generally, no. Contact the center for auto safety to see if there have been similar complaints on that model.

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Q: My car had flat-tire. i parked vehicle to the closest parking lot. If it’s towed during the overnight can i file a claim

I parked my car at a mall parking lot after I found out about the flat tire and i’m plannIng to come back tomorrow to deal with it. I believe there were no sign of ‘no overnight parking’ but I’m worried about getting towed. I forgot to left a small note in my car which could explain why i... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 29, 2017

Seems it would make sense to go back, put a note on the windshield or at least change the tire now. If they have a sign warning you not to park, you'd better believe it can be towed.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Colorado on
Q: If I was cited at the crash, if I go to court can I win the case or will it cost me more to fight the ticket?

unsafe passing on right, work truck turned from left lane to go into private driveway and hit me I was in the right lane.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 23, 2017

Plead not guilty and fight it. If you were hurt you may have a cliam--contact a member of the Colorado Assn for Justice--they give free consults.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Colorado on
Q: if you have an accident and no police are called and both parties exchange information can a ticket be issued?

Both parties exchanged info and spoke both agreeed not to call police and let insurance handle it.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 23, 2017

As long as your insurance doesn't require you notify police--but one or the other or both may.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Colorado on
Q: Does CRS 24-4.1-101 Crime Victim Compensation Act apply to a victim who was hit by a vehicle while riding their bicycle.

The vehicle left the scene. Victim hit in Fort Collins, CO. Victim called 911 themselves & taken to ER. Victim has significant injuries and out of work. Police report filed. Thank you.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 4, 2017

Generally yes. Contact a member of the Colo Assn for Justice in the county where the run-down happened. They give free consults.

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Q: can a driver come after me for damages for an accident i was not involved in?

my boyfriend was in an accident in my car, i was not there at the time of the accident, but i want to know if the other driver can come after me for the cost of damages since it was my car that was involved in the accident. and my boyfriend did not have insurance

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Nov 30, 2017

Assuming he had your permission, your insurance will cover the claim. Let them handle it. If sued, they will give you an attorney. They will ask the other person for a release of claims in exchange for the money so you should be protected.

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Q: I'm from Texas and got summoned to court for a minor accident while on a vacation in Colorado, do I need to go back ?
Steven Pate Harrelson
Steven Pate Harrelson
answered on Nov 24, 2017

You should immediately forward the documents you received to your insurance carrier and confirm that they will timely file a formal response on your behalf. Otherwise, a judgment may be entered against you, and it could be registered in Texas.

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Q: Whose responsible for my car expense in the junk yard , me or the other drive that hit me

I mean the other driver

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Nov 15, 2017

Up to a point the other driver. However if you were hurt why not get a consult from a member of the Colo Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.

Problem is if things drag out the other company will claim you should "mitigate" your damages. Its usually a crock but it takes...
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Q: does being Inc. as with first transit Inc. protect first transit bus from damaging anothers property as in hitting a car

my car was side swiped in Denver by first transit inc.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 9, 2017

That doesn't protect them from you making a claim against them. However if they are a municipal bus company you may have some hoops to go through. If you were in the car and were hurt, contact a member of the Colo. Assn for Justice--they give free consults.

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