You generally have two years to file a lawsuit if you sustained an injury in a motorcycle crash caused by someone else’s negligence or disregard for safety. But if your accident involved a government agency or a government employee, you may have to start the process by notifying them within 180 days of…
FAQs Category: Colorado Motorcycle Accidents
Several types of compensation may be available if another motorist’s negligence caused your Denver motorcycle accident injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for expenses related to your injuries such as medical bills, physical therapy and lost wages due to missed work. You may be entitled to compensation for non-economic damages…
You will likely have many questions after a motorcycle crash involving serious injuries. You may not have a clear idea of your legal rights or whether you can sue another motorist involved in the crash. It is hard to think clearly when you are in pain and feeling overwhelmed. You need…
Yes, you can still file a lawsuit if you were hit and injured by another motorist and you were not wearing a helmet. Colorado law does not require motorcyclists to wear a motorcycle helmet if the rider is 18 years old or older. You are still allowed to recover compensation if…
Many motorcyclists are injured because other drivers are not looking out for motorcycles and fail to see motorcycles in traffic. Drivers turning left at intersections frequently overlook oncoming motorcyclists or misjudge their speed and turn into their path causing a crash. The common causes of motorcycle accidents include: Distracted driving Inattention Driving while…
Yes, you may still seek compensation even if you were partly at fault in a motorcycle accident. Colorado follows the legal doctrine of comparative negligence in awarding damages. As long as you were not primarily at fault in the motorcycle accident in Colorado, you may pursue compensation. A motorcyclist injured…
If your spouse was killed in a motorcycle crash caused by the carelessness or negligence of another motorist, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Through a wrongful death lawsuit, you can seek monetary compensation for your losses as a spouse, such as the loss of support your loved one contributed…