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I was involved in an accident where a person ran a red light and hit my vehicle. I have evidence (police report) where the person who ran the red light was found at fault for the accident. This person's car insurance wants to charge me depreciation costs (close to $1,300) for the parts that... View More 
answered on Nov 24, 2015
Contact an attorney because this sounds really strange. First, CO has a system in which an individual partially self-insures themselves, so it seems a little odd that the insurance company is contacting you (unless the damages are significant). Second, if you have clear evidence that you we not at... View More
I am 16years old I live in Colorado and I have had my license for about a month. I got in to an accident, while I was stopped at a red light and a car hit me from behind, while I was transporting 2 minors. And we drove 3 miles away from the scene and exchanged information. What are the consequences... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2015
Talk to a local traffic ticket lawyer (and/or criminal defense lawyer if you're charged or think you may be charged with a crime...not clear if this was a hit and run or not, since you stopped 3 miles away).
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement... View More
the only one on the title but I am paying his insurance. If he were to have an accident and hurt someone could I be liable in anyway? I know he smokes pot on occasions but it is legal in Colorado. Does this make it negligent entrustment?
answered on Jun 12, 2015
If you are just paying for the insurance in his name, no, you would not have any liability in the event he is in an accident. Negligent entrustment is when you let someone else use YOUR car.
This person has ask for time to ask the Judge for some type of judgement,, I was wondering if this could be
explained somewhat to me, I do not understand what the judgement would be for or what it is about.. The
individual totaled my vechicle and had no insurance.
son was 20, he was the driver killed in car crash. I need the car which was sold to someone. was told they can only tell the mother who it was sold to, why can't they tell me the father. this occurred in georgia
answered on May 29, 2015
Sorry to hear about your loss. Probably best to talk to a local injury lawyer, especially if you believe you have claims arising from the accident.They can also hopefully assist in locating the car, and they will want to do so if it's potentially relevant evidence to making legal claims.
In July 2013, while taking my autistic son to summer school, I was involved in an accident with a pedestrian in the parking lot of my condo complex in Arapahoe County, CO. She walked into the front fender of my vehicle on the passenger side above the front tire wheel well and rolled onto the hood.... View More
answered on May 7, 2015
You need to notify both insurance carriers, your mother-in-law's and your own. Your mother-in-law's carrier should be the primary carrier. The issue of negligence will be sorted out by the insurance companies or a jury, if the case gets that far.
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