With summer just around the corner, many Colorado residents are eagerly looking forward to road trip vacations and long summer weekend getaways. The joy that these journeys provide can sadly be marred by the dangers people face on the roads. Drunk drivers, distracted drivers and more can cause serious accidents that involve innocent people. Many such crashes can be caused by drivers operating semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles.
Uninsured and underinsured auto insurance in Colorado
Even the most minor automobile accident can put a wrinkle in a Colorado driver’s day. Beyond just the hassle at the scene and time of a crash, challenges can grow quickly when it is discovered that the at-fault driver does not have insurance. Even if the driver responsible for the wreck is insured, if the level of coverage carried is not sufficient to take care of any damages or costs, more problems will surface. What can a person do in these circumstances?
What will my injury compensation cover?
Being in a car accident is a traumatic enough experience that the aftermath can seem overwhelming. A lot of questions immediately come to mind. Am I covered by my insurance? Who pays for what? What sort compensation am I entitled too?
Criminal charges face drunk driver
Colorado has developed strong laws to help combat the problems associated with drunk driving. Sadly, these laws are not able in all cases to prevent drivers from making the choice to get behind the wheel of vehicles after they have been drinking. Many serious and even fatal accidents occur due to the negligence of these drivers every year, leaving victims and their loved ones to mourn unnecessarily.