Driving while under restraint (driving when you are legally not allowed to due to court order) is taken seriously in Colorado and carries jail time as a penalty. It is dependent on the prosecuting attorney if you will face jail time or not. You should definitely consult with Oakmont Law Group’s Criminal Defense Team to …
Should I take a settlement from the car insurance for injury/damage sustained from an accident that wasn’t my fault?
You should consult with Oakmont Law Group’s Personal Injury lawyers to have your case evaluated and to learn what the insurance companies’ legal responsibilities are. When you are being offered money within a couple of days/weeks of an accident you should be wary. Remember!, Insurance companies are in the business of watching THIER bottom line, …
Slip & Fall in Grocery Store. Mild-to-Moderate Injury. Are They Responsible for Compensation?
Places open to the public are responsible to inspect their property for dangers and correct them or warn the public of their existence. If you are injured from a dangerous condition that the company knew of, or should have reasonably known about, then they are responsible for compensating you for your harms. You should be …
Car turned left in front of me and I T-boned it, what now?
In Colorado, drivers turning left have a duty to yield to oncoming traffic. It is not uncommon for insurance companies to try and assign blame (liability) to the driver going straight and thus, hiring an attorney to fight for you early in the process is important. It is also possible that police officers made a …
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I was driving for Uber and a car hit me, the other car is trying to fight it, what can I do?
It is possible to dispute liability and to attempt to have the other person’s insurance pay. You may be able to obtain recovery from Uber under some circumstances. Your best course of action is to meet with one of our attorneys to explore the specific facts of your case. By Glenn B. Fair Jr., …
What do I do if I am in an accident?
Being in an accident is stressful and overwhelming. If you have an accident you should: 1 – Move to a safe place if you can do so without sustaining injury or harm.2 – Call 9113 – Render aid to others if you are qualified to do so.4 – Unless you need to leave in an …