State law mandates that every motorist have liability insurance. Unfortunately, many people try to get around this requirement by canceling their insurance as soon as their vehicle is registered or by taking other steps to save money. In fact, statistics show that as...
Uninsured/underinsured Motorist Accidents
Taking pictures to preserve accident evidence
When dealing with the aftermath of a car accident in the Denver area, many people forget to take action to preserve evidence. It is not enough for victims to contact the authorities, file a police report and seek out medical attention. Though the police and accident...
How exactly does underinsured motorist coverage work?
Although they are treated the same in many respects, it is important for Denver residents to have an understanding of the difference between uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage.The most important point to remember is that, if a Colorado...
Jail sentence for Colorado driver in hit-and-run accident
Fleeing the scene of an accident is a crime in Denver. The story of a driver who was recently sentenced for doing just that illustrates the devastating effect it can have on a victim and the victim's family.The hit-and-run accident occurred last summer when the...
Help when injured by an underinsured or uninsured motorist
Car accidents can be troublesome enough but may be made even worse when the victim has been hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver. When an underinsured or uninsured driver has caused a car accident, it does not mean that the victim is not left with the same...
Hit-and-run accident injures young Denver area victim
In the event of a car accident, there are a number of steps drivers are typically required to take. First and foremost is pulling over to the side of the road, getting out and providing any necessary assistance, including calling for help. Drivers in hit-and-run...
Getting the right help after a “phantom driver” accident
Most vehicle accidents involve a physical collision between two or more cars, trucks or other automobiles. These accidents can be damaging and very dangerous to Denver residents. However, accidents can also occur when two vehicles never touch, but one causes the other...
Steps to take after an accident with an uninsured motorist
It may seem to Denver residents that motor vehicle insurance is a pointless expense as long as they stay out of trouble and avoid traffic collisions. Unfortunately, though, even the best drivers cannot keep negligent drivers from crashing into them and causing both...
How to handle a car accident with an uninsured driver
Most Denver area residents will be in an at least one car accident during their driving career. Most of the time, these accidents don't cause serious injuries or damage, but sometimes these accidents can be serious. If the other driver has no insurance coverage, there...
How uninsured motorist coverage can and can’t protect you
Because of the unfortunate propensity of some individuals to drive with no or limited insurance coverage, many Coloradans opt to add uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage to their policies. If you haven't added this coverage to your policy, you need only call your...
