Category: Auto Accidents

When you’ve suffered injuries as a result of a car accident caused by another driver, you expect the at-fault driver’s car insurance policy to cover your losses, such as your medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. After all, drivers in Colorado are required by law to carry liability coverage…

Primero, es muy importante diferenciar entre lesiones pre-existentes y pre-disposiciones. Una lesión pre-existente es una para la cual la persona ha tenido síntomas y está recibiendo tratamiento. Si usted, por ejemplo, se lesionó la espalda en el trabajo y está yendo a terapias, y de pronto sufre un accidente de…

Like many people in Colorado, you may use your car to earn extra money as an Uber or Lyft driver or as a food service delivery driver for a company like GrubHub. If so, you must drive quite a lot. Unfortunately, the more you drive, the greater risk you face…

As a personal injury attorney, I am always annoyed when I see or hear the ads of other personal injury attorneys in which clients stand up and proudly shout that their attorney got them lots of money-and it was quick and easy too! I have been practicing for 23 years and…

Each state has its own laws governing motor vehicle accidents. A handful of states around the country follow no-fault laws. However, most states follow the at-fault, or tort, system of auto insurance. What is the difference between these two systems? Is Colorado a no-fault state or an at-fault state? How…

By the time an injured person seeks an attorney, it is typically when the injured person cannot get the insurance company of the wrongdoer to pay for related medical treatment. Either the injured person has health insurance that has become too expensive with its co-pays, the injured person has no…

When we receive a new automobile accident case, we always ask our clients not only for the insurance information for the at-fault driver but also for their own insurance information. I am frequently asked by clients why we need their insurance information if they were not at fault for causing…

Many people ignore the emotional trauma suffered after a car crash or injury. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an emotional illness that affects people of all ages. PTSD is commonly associated with military veterans, but it can develop after any traumatizing incident, such as car crashes. In fact, according to…

In the seconds, minutes, hours, and days following an injury-causing event like a car collision or a serious fall, preserving key items and documents will help you prove your story later on during the presentation of your case.  The following information will help you stay organized and collect evidence relevant…

Many people who get into car accidents consider themselves lucky to walk away from the wreck with only vehicle damage and minor, if any, bodily harm. Sure, they may have a few cuts, scratches or bruises, but they may otherwise feel fine and fortunate to avoid serious injury. However, in…

When people are involved in Denver area car crashes, it’s a common first step to call the local police to the scene of the accident. Anytime an accident involves drivers under the influence, personal injuries, significant damage, road obstacles that prevent the flow of moving traffic, or confrontations among accident…

Car accidents are sudden, shocking experiences for anyone unfortunate enough to be involved in one – especially innocent passengers. If you were injured as a passenger in a Denver car accident, you may be wondering what to do. Below, The Wilhite Law Firm discusses the factors passengers should consider and…