Losing a loved one is devastating. In the midst of trying to adjust to a sudden death from a car crash or other incident, you may also find yourself saddled with debt from the hospital and financial strain caused by the sudden loss of income. It’s often overwhelming, but you should know that there are steps you can take to resolve these issues. One option is to pursue a wrongful death claim against an at-fault driver. Every wrongful death case…

An alleged impaired driver in Colorado has been arrested after getting involved in a serious two-car accident. That driver is facing numerous charges for their role in the accident, but reports show that at least one of those charges is for operating their car under the influence. Though two cars were involved in the accident, it seems that the person who was seriously injured was actually a passenger in the car with the impaired driver. Reports do say that they…

If you’re hit by another driver who was under the influence at the time, then they should be held responsible for any injuries that you suffered. It’s important for them to be found at fault, so that you have a better opportunity to claim compensation. That being said, it isn’t necessary for the other party to be convicted of a crime before you make a claim. It’s a smart move to make a claim against the other party as soon…

Street racing (also known as drag racing) has been around for a long time. Sadly, despite laws against it, it still occurs on our streets. It can have deadly results – not just for those involved in the race, but for bystanders and people who have the misfortune to also be using the road during a race. That’s what happened earlier this month in downtown Denver. A mother of two was making a food delivery when she was struck by…

Car accidents are often messy and complicated. It’s not always as easy as determining which party is completely at fault and having them compensate the non-responsible party for their medical bills, car repair costs and any other damage suffered. Sometimes both parties had some level of negligence that, taken together, resulted in the crash. Who is responsible for paying damage costs in these cases? What the law says Different states in this country have different laws concerning how courts apportion…