Key Takeaways Poor truck maintenance may serve as evidence in a Colorado truck accident negligence claim. Federal regulations require routine inspection and maintenance of commercial trucks. Missed inspections or unresolved defects may support negligence if mechanical failure contributes to a crash. Maintenance records may reveal neglected repairs linked to a truck accident. Trucking companies
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Key Takeaways Teen drivers follow the same negligence standards as adult drivers. Colorado applies comparative negligence, reducing compensation based on shared fault. Parents may share liability through ownership or negligent entrustment. Teen drivers usually receive coverage under a household auto insurance policy. Licensing rule violations can strengthen evidence of negligence in accident claims. When
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Key Takeaways Uninsured motorist coverage applies when the at-fault driver carries no insurance. Underinsured motorist coverage may pay remaining damages after liability limits are applied. Insurers must offer UM and UIM in limits equal to bodily injury liability limits. Rejection of UM or UIM coverage must be made in writing. Most policies impose strict
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Key Takeaways Manual distractions happen when a driver takes one or both hands off the wheel, weakening vehicle control and raising the likelihood of a crash. Distracted driving covers visual, cognitive, and manual behaviors that pull attention away from the road. Colorado's hands-free law, effective January 1, 2025, prohibits holding or manually operating a
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Getting clear answers after a car accident becomes even more urgent when you discover the driver who hit you has no insurance. Many people immediately look up what happens if someone hits you without insurance because they are suddenly facing medical bills, a damaged vehicle, and uncertainty about how to recover their losses. In
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