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I was involved in a three-car accident in January, where another driver ran a red light. I've signed an agreement with the insurance company responsible for paying me, but they are telling me that I can't receive my money until one of the other parties involved signs their agreement. It... View More 
answered on May 22, 2025
You could make a written inquiry as to the disposition of the claim. If things are still in limbo with other claimant(s), be mindful of statutes of limitations in the long run (this sounds like a recent accident, since you mention January). These types of settings could be wrapped up in a... View More
Driving down the interstate I felt intense chest pains. I started to slow down and move off the interstate. As I was doing that I suddenly blacked out and my wife was able to grab the wheel and steer the car, only grazed 1 wire rope post before coming to a stop. No other vehicles were involved. She... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2025
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Your reservations about whether or not you'll be covered are justified. It's possible your carrier will deny those expenses because they did not result from injuries involving the use and operation of... View More
Other person filed claim. Should I try to settle this with the person directly before getting a lawyer?
answered on Nov 1, 2024
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Your question about involving an attorney - it's an individual decision. If your matter involves only moderate property damage, there are no injuries, and you and the other side agree on fault, you could save... View More
I had a minor accident yesterday (10/12 - no injuries, cosmetic damage to both vehicles) where I will likely be determined to be at fault. My insurance coverage lapses on 10/16 and I was wanting to switch companies anyway. I can get a policy that starts 10/14, before the other party’s claim... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2024
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you're able to consult with a Colorado attorney who could advise under local law (insurance industry practices involve state law across the nation), the short answer is that it's possible an insurance... View More
I was in a car accident and have Medicaid and Medicare.
answered on Sep 11, 2024
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on the amount of the lien and who is handling it. If the lien is assigned to an attorney, and a third-party administrator is involved, it could easily take several months - depending on the TPA and... View More
Careless driving charge for car accident
Possibly due to seizure (First)
Seizure free for 6 moths
Court doesn't know about seizure yet
I am only one that was injured
Want to represent my self
Want to reduce and come our with clean or expunged record for the future
answered on Sep 9, 2024
A Colorado criminal defense attorney should advise here, but your question remains open for almost two weeks. I recommend considering a consult with a criminal defense attorney. It's likely that your question was missed because it was overlooked under the "Car Accidents" category.... View More
While driving in traffic, a driver brake checked me and parked their vehicle blocking any forward movement of my truck on the roadway. They exited driver side of their vehicle and proceeded verbally attack me. The driver began moving in aggressive mannerisms and and reaching into their vehicle. I... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2024
How lucky an officer was nearby! I would still file an accident report for insurance purposes. I would also let your insurance know what you indicated here: that you were in fear for your safety and drove away from an unsafe situation. They can determine culpability for the damages. You may also... View More
While driving in traffic, a driver brake checked me and parked their vehicle blocking any forward movement of my truck on the roadway. They exited driver side of their vehicle and proceeded verbally attack me. The driver began moving in aggressive mannerisms and and reaching into their vehicle. I... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2024
You've probably placed your insurance carrier on notice already. This enables them to anticipate any future claims for property damage or bodily injury. Based on the circumstances, the average person would probably find your actions justified, since they were based on reasonable fear and not... View More
I didn't call the police and I couldn't come to an agreement with the at fault driver. There was no injuries.
answered on Aug 13, 2024
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, the short answer to your question is "no." It isn't a claim based on a contract theory of law; it would be based on negligence. If a contract... View More
I am listed on the vehicle registration and a co-signer on the loan.
answered on Jan 9, 2025
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. In most jurisdictions nationwide, the registrant or co-registrant would be named in the summons and complaint. Although their conduct would not generally amount to negligence, plaintiff usually names them in any... View More
I had my lower back damaged and haven’t been able to work for 2 months now but the man who crashed me wants to make a settlement and I’m not sure if wether to continue with my lawyer or take the settlement
answered on Nov 3, 2024
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Your matter does not look like it involves a quick "yes" or "no" answer. Your attorney may see things differently than you do, where they may assert a lien for the work they've performed to... View More
dispatched on medical emergency and hit 2 horses on road leaving home lives in howard,colo
answered on Apr 2, 2024
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope the volunteer and the horses are okay. It could depend on the policies, in terms of what they cover and what they exclude. Good luck
I was in the dirt the last message was at 930 they issues a ticket but was dropped but the insurance company did nothing even just liability I explained that but still nothing was 4 years ago broke my femur pelvis 2 spots 5 vertebrae collapsed my lung and split my spleen I don't remember what... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
There are methods to determine fault in car crash including the retention of an expert accident reconstructionist.
An experienced personal injury attorney can evaluate the information you do have to determine potential next steps.
The driver is an unlicensed teen. I did not press charges which means I cannot really go through insurance without affecting my rates. I am allowing the driver to pay the repair out of pocket so as not to create a criminal record. They are agreeing to pay the repairs but refusing to pay for loss of... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
Yes. Loss of use is a valid damage recoverable from an at-fault driver.
The car behind him sending that vehicle into his car. The offending vehicle is owned and insured by a company. Their insurance has admitted liability but stated to us the policy would not cover the entire accident. We are in Thornton Colorado. We were told by their insurance company we should... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2023
The offending vehicle's insurance will probably cover your property damage but there may not be enough insurance for all injuries. They should pay your deductible. If injured, get a personal injury attorney to deal with both insurance companies.
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answered on Oct 20, 2023
In Colorado, it's typically not the police's responsibility to notify insurance companies immediately after a motorcycle accident. Instead, it's up to the involved parties, particularly the motorcycle rider, to report the accident to their respective insurance providers. After... View More
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answered on Sep 6, 2023
You cannot tell who caused the crash by the extent of the property damage. And you cannot tell fault by what you describe. The question is who should have seen the other. It may have been your fault. Your insurance company will sort it out.
My teenage son was the driver would I need to hire 2 attorneys, 1 to navigate insurance help and one for traffic ticket. The other driver did not admit to speeding or being distracted.
answered on Sep 4, 2023
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your son's accident. I hope everyone is okay. It looks like you are seeking an attorney. In addition to your own searches, you could use the "Find a Lawyer" tab above or the... View More
Offered same for daughter who did not go in ambulance
answered on Aug 30, 2023
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry about your accident. I hope you're both okay. It's difficult for any attorney to offer input without knowing more details about the accident in terms of liability and injuries. If you feel the... View More
I did not accept it my insurance (gieco) will not step in because i had liability on my truck and now since sending the estimate they are taking away my rental car which helps me get to work so how do i go forward with better estimate amd resolving this so im not the one getting punished for the... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2023
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Rental allowances generally run for very short periods of time. One option is to see if the property damage adjuster will consider any additional information from the collision techs that support a higher figure.... View More
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