Category: Car Accident

Colorado cell phone driving laws allow adult drivers to make regular voice calls and wear a headset in one ear to facilitate such calls. Adults are banned from texting or using the Internet, and minors cannot use cell phones and other mobile devices in any way while behind the wheel. Is Colorado…

If you’ve been in a collision and need to file a car accident claim with GEICO, call 1-800-841-3000. You may also file an auto accident claim online or through the company’s mobile app. GEICO will assign a claims adjuster to your case. Technically, it’s an adjuster’s job to investigate and determine how…

 After a Colorado car accident, you may be eligible to recover compensation through a personal injury claim for any expenses or losses resulting from the accident. A personal injury claim can provide you with several categories of compensation, including economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Contact The Wilhite Law Firm today…

Like every other state in the U.S., Colorado requires children to sit in appropriate car or booster seats when riding in cars. Children age 15 and under must use a child restraint system or seat belt as appropriate for their height and weight. Failing to secure a child in a…

In motor vehicle accidents, the first thing drivers should do is exchange information with other involved parties. Unfortunately, some drivers don’t want to cooperate. So, what if someone won’t share insurance information after a car crash in Colorado? The answer is simple: call the authorities and do not engage with…

Texas is an at-fault insurance state. That means the insurer of the at-fault driver who causes a car accident is typically responsible for covering any victims’ medical expenses. However, to receive compensation, the victim must demonstrate that the accident was the other driver’s fault. But what happens if the other…

If a car crash leaves you unable to work, even temporarily, you can seek financial compensation for lost wages with help from a Texas car accident lawyer. A lost wages claim requires evidence such as proof of employment and income, documentation of your injuries, and a calculation of your lost…

If you suffered an injury in a left-turn accident in Texas, you are not alone. Left-turn accidents are an incredibly common type of traffic collision, especially at intersections. The left-turning driver is typically – but not always – responsible for an accident under Texas law. Determining who is at fault in…

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 Texas are required by law to carry liability coverage…

In Texas, children can legally sit in the front seat of a car once they are at least 8 years old or more than 4 feet 9 inches tall. However, experts recommend that all children sit in the back seat until they are at least 13 years old for maximum…

In the immediate aftermath of a car crash, it’s natural to experience shock and disorientation. Your immediate concerns might be any injuries you’ve suffered and damage to your vehicle. In this stressful situation, state law still requires you to give certain information to the other driver, including your name, address,…

Negligence is a legal claim available when you are injured due to someone else’s actions. This kind of claim is based on the idea that we each owe a duty to take reasonable precautions to avoid harming others through our actions. Failure to fulfill this duty can lead to liability…