DENVER, CO, March 10, 2011 (Press-News.org) Getting into a car accident can be a stressful and emotional experience. Not only do you have to deal with physical injuries that may result in permanent disability, but you also have to go through the messy process of submitting an insurance claim. While this process is important in order to provide you with appropriate compensation, it can be a long and laborious experience to determine who was at fault for your accident.
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, even if you think it may be your fault, do not admit that at the scene. Investigation may reveal that it was not your fault and you may not know how the other driver or the surrounding conditions may have contributed to the accident.
Insurance companies often determine whom they believe is at fault, but if a police officer issues a citation to one of the driver's after the accident, the citation can be used by the insurance company in assigning fault. Insurance companies look at a variety of conditions that led up to your accident. They attribute percentages of fault based on the negligence of each driver. Drivers must be vigilant and paying attention to the road around them. Drivers also have the responsibility to try and avoid accidents. Drivers must also be in accordance with traffic laws. If you were not paying attention, did not attempt to avoid an accident or were breaking traffic laws, then it is likely the insurance company will attribute some fault to you.
Determining fault in a car accident isn't always obvious. Most insurance companies will want to pay as little as possible and potentially blame you for the accident when you were not truly at fault. You would be wise to have an experienced car accident attorney help you with your car accident claim. An insurance company's determination of fault is not a legal finding, and it can be disputed in court if necessary. Often, hiring a lawyer is sufficient to deter insurance companies from trying to take advantage of you by assigning you an adverse degree of fault.
If you live in Colorado and have recently been involved in a car accident, please visit Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Hersh & Jardine online for more information.
With offices in Denver, Cincinnati, Cody, and Phoenix, Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C., is a firm of award winning national trial lawyers, practicing in the areas of personal injury, class action, medical malpractice, dangerous drug litigation, defective products, insurance bad faith, employment law, commercial and securities litigation. For further information please contact Burg Simpson at 303.792.5595.
40 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado, 80112
Website: http://www.coloradoaccidentattorneys.com
Determining Fault in Car Accidents
Getting into a car accident can be a stressful and emotional experience. Not only do you have to deal with physical injuries that may result in permanent disability, but you also have to go through the messy process of submitting an insurance claim.
2011-03-10
ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:
Time for a Checkup in the New Year
2011-03-10
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time for a general dentistry checkup. Starting the year off with a great oral hygiene plan will help you continue to keep your smile healthy and beautiful. Routine visits to your general dentist will prevent many dental problems such as:
- Cavities
- Gum disease
- Tooth decay
- Misaligned teeth
- Missing teeth
- Discolored teeth
Buildup of bacteria, plaque, and tartar on your teeth and gums can wreak havoc on your beautiful smile. Bacteria can buildup under your gum line and start the beginning phases of gum disease. ...
Civil Unions to be Recognized in Illinois
2011-03-10
Civil Unions to be Recognized in Illinois
On January 31st, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into a law a bill recognizing civil unions. The new law -- which takes effect on June 1, 2011 -- grants partners in civil unions the same benefits and responsibilities that married spouses have under Illinois law in spite of the fact that a civil union is not considered a marriage. Although the bill has been hailed as a victory for gay rights groups, straight couples may also file to have their relationship recognized as a civil union.
The process for obtaining a civil union ...
Georgetown County Implements New South Carolina Juvenile Justice Model
2011-03-10
Georgetown County Implements New South Carolina Juvenile Justice Model
Two prominent South Carolina criminal justice officials, Bill Byars, the new head of the S.C. Department of Corrections and former Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) director, and State Law Enforcement Division Director Reggie Lloyd, recently called for the state to make better use of the full range of government resources in cases involving young people accused of juvenile crimes. If key players such as DJJ Circuit Solicitors and social workers cooperate and share information, they can better understand ...
Law Enforcement Uses High Profile Tactics Against Drunk Drivers
2011-03-10
Law Enforcement Uses High Profile Tactics Against Drunk Drivers
Recently law enforcement agencies across Central Florida have conducted high profile DUI saturation patrols in an attempt to reduce drinking and driving in the region. Last weekend, the Maitland Police Department and the Orange County Sheriff's Department hosted an operation where suspected drunk drivers could be tested at the scene, instead of at the police station.
This is an example of "no refusal" strategies, which are directed at drivers who seek to prevent police from finding them intoxicated at ...
K-1 Visas: Hire an Attorney to Avoid Delay and Denial
2011-03-10
K-1 Visas: Hire an Attorney to Avoid Delay and Denial
Gerard Ungerman, a French-born documentary filmmaker who has called the United States his home for more than two decades, is being denied entry back into the country because his K1 fiancee visa application has been denied, reports KHS TV.
Ungerman had been working to get a K1 fiancee visa since 2009 and was told in the spring of 2010 that he had been approved; he was reportedly told he needed only to do a final interview and pick up paperwork at the U.S. Consulate in Paris. What began as a three-week visit to his ...
Tragic Death Demonstrates Danger of Unsafe Medical Products
2011-03-10
Tragic Death Demonstrates Danger of Unsafe Medical Products
The sad death of a 2-year-old who acquired bacterial meningitis from recalled alcohol pads used in a hospital shows the danger of defective medical products. People who have suffered harm from unsafe medical devices or the families of people fatally injured by defective medical devices may have legal claims against the manufacturers and suppliers of the products in products liability lawsuits.
Toddler Dies After Meningitis Infection
Houston 2-year-old Harrison Kothari was in the hospital recovering from ...
Maryland Workers' Comp Case Helps Clarify When to Measure State Average Weekly Wage
2011-03-10
Maryland Workers' Comp Case Helps Clarify When to Measure State Average Weekly Wage
After being injured on the job, one worker began a legal odyssey spanning several years. The legal battle, however, was not a matter of whether or not the worker was injured -- the Workers' Compensation Commission determined that the worker was, awarding the worker total disability and permanent partial disability benefits for greater than 75 weeks but less than 250 weeks -- but rather a fight regarding when benefits should be measured.
According to the Maryland Labor and Employment ...
Changes Needed to Deal with Truck Driver Fatigue
2011-03-10
Changes Needed to Deal with Truck Driver Fatigue
Last fall, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released their official findings for the causes of a devastating trucking accident that occurred outside of Miami, Oklahoma, in June 2008. The truck accident took 10 lives and injured five others. The collision occurred when the truck driver failed to notice that traffic had come to a stop on I-44 and ran into the back of an SUV at 69 miles per hour. The semi-truck then overrode three additional vehicles, causing them to hit other cars.
In its findings, the ...
Winter Roads Especially Dangerous for Colorado Drivers
2011-03-10
Winter Roads Especially Dangerous for Colorado Drivers
A car accident that killed two teenagers and seriously injured two others demonstrates the hazards of driving on snow- and ice-covered roads in Colorado. In a state known for its snowy and mountainous terrain, it is important for Denver residents and other Colorado drivers to be especially cautious when driving during winter.
Tragic Auto Accident
In Jefferson County, an accident involving two vehicles took the lives of two teens and injured several others. The driver of a car traveling north on Highway 93 ...
DWI Defense Attorney Secures Dismissal for Client
2011-03-10
Raleigh DWI attorney Patrick Roberts of the Roberts Law Group PLLC secured a DWI dismissal for a client by listening to his client and aggressively advocating for his client's rights.
The case presented a unique fact pattern that involved an injury years prior to being pulled over on suspicion of a DWI violation. In the past, the client was involved in a car accident and suffered severe injuries which subsequently required three surgeries. Those surgeries left him with lingering complications, including difficulty walking.
On the night that Mr. Roberts' client was ...
LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:
Tracing gas adsorption on “crowns” of platinum and gold connected by nanotunnels
Rare bird skull from the age of dinosaurs helps illuminate avian evolution
Researchers find high levels of the industrial chemical BTMPS in fentanyl
Decoding fat tissue
Solar and electric-powered homes feel the effects of blackouts differently, according to new research from Stevens
Metal ion implantation and laser direct writing dance together: constructing never-fading physical colors on lithium niobate crystals
High-frequency enhanced ultrafast compressed photography technology (H-CAP) allows microscopic ultrafast movie to appear at a glance
Single-beam optical trap-based surface-enhanced raman scattering optofluidic molecular fingerprint spectroscopy detection system
Removing large brain artery clot, chased with clot-buster shot may improve stroke outcomes
A highly sensitive laser gas sensor based on a four-prong quartz tuning fork
Generation of Terahertz complex vector light fields on a metasurface driven by surface waves
Clot-busting meds may be effective up to 24 hours after initial stroke symptoms
Texas Tech Lab plays key role in potential new pathway to fight viruses
Multi-photon bionic skin realizes high-precision haptic visualization for reconstructive perception
Mitochondria may hold the key to curing diabetes
Researchers explore ketogenic diet’s effects on bipolar disorder among teenagers, young adults
From muscle to memory: new research uses clues from the body to understand signaling in the brain
New study uncovers key differences in allosteric regulation of cAMP receptor proteins in bacteria
Co-located cell types help drive aggressive brain tumors
Social media's double-edged sword: New study links both active and passive use to rising loneliness
An unexpected mechanism regulates the immune response during parasitic infections
Scientists enhance understanding of dinoflagellate cyst dormancy
PREPSOIL promotes soil literacy through education
nTIDE February 2025 Jobs Report: Labor force participation rate for people with disabilities hits an all-time high
Temperamental stars are distorting our view of distant planets
DOE’s Office of Science is now Accepting Applications for Office of Science Graduate Student Research Awards
Twenty years on, biodiversity struggles to take root in restored wetlands
Do embedded counseling services in veterinary education work? A new study says “yes.”
Discovery of unexpected collagen structure could ‘reshape biomedical research’
Changes in US primary care access and capabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic
[Press-News.org] Determining Fault in Car AccidentsGetting into a car accident can be a stressful and emotional experience. Not only do you have to deal with physical injuries that may result in permanent disability, but you also have to go through the messy process of submitting an insurance claim.