Colorado Vehicle Accident Report: February 2019
During the month of February, Colorado Springs experienced multiple accidents on the roadways. In some cases, the accidents were minor, while others resulted in critical injuries or death.
If you or someone you know has sustained life-changing injuries caused by a motorist who acted negligently, you may be entitled to obtain compensation for what you experienced. At Heuser & Heuser, our team of Colorado Springs car accident attorneys can help you with your claim. Automobile accidents are often stressful and time-consuming. Additionally, this type of case involves various details that must be reviewed to determine what legal options are available.
By informing the community of the most recent accidents in our state, our team of dedicated lawyers hopes that people will use extra caution when behind the wheel of their motor vehicle.
Three-Vehicle Crash on I-25 Closed Highway
An accident on I-25 killed Lucas Huffman, 33-years-old, of Colorado Springs. Huffman was driving a Honda CRV when a 2014 Volkswagen Passat rear-ended his vehicle and caused him to drive into the median and oncoming traffic.
He hit a sedan and was ejected from his vehicle. All of the drivers were wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident. Huffman died at the scene and the driver of the sedan suffered minor injuries.
Construction Site Accident Killed One and Left Two Injured
An accident that occurred on a construction site around Ridge Road and West Pikes Peak Avenue killed one person and injured two.
According to KKTV 11, “Police say the driver was traveling southbound and crashed through a barricade that stated Ridge Road was closed. Construction workers had just cleared that area five minutes prior.” Joseph Quinones was riding in the back seat of the vehicle when the driver crashed into the crane. He later died due to his injuries.
Two others were also injured in the accident, including the driver.
Failure to Use Headlights Caused Car Crash That Injured Two
Two people were arrested in Colorado Springs after their failure to use headlights resulted in a car crash. The accident occurred at the intersection of North Academy Boulevard and York Road/Brookwood Drive.
Michael Cook and Bryana Rice were traveling in a Ford sedan with their headlights turned off when they hit an SUV at the intersection, which caused the SUV to turn on its side. Both Cook and Rice suffered injuries.
Driver Rescued by Good Samaritans After Accident
A 28-year-old woman, driving a 2004 GMC Envoy SUV, was traveling near North Carefree Circle and Scenic Circle when she was involved in an accident. According to KKTV 11, she drifted off the road and hit a curb, which caused her vehicle to roll and hit a parked truck. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident and “was partially ejected out of the passenger side window of her SUV.”
Witnesses reported that the vehicle appeared to have landed on the driver’s head. Several good Samaritans lifted the vehicle off of the woman and provided aid until help arrived. She was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the accident. The driver received a misdemeanor traffic citation.
Ambulance Responding to a Call Was Involved in an Accident
An accident on Flintridge and North Academy involved an ambulance and two other vehicles. According to KKTV 11, “A silver car reportedly slowed down and pulled in front of the ambulance while the ambulance was responding to a call with lights and sirens.” After the two vehicles crashed, another vehicle was hit. However, no serious injuries occurred. The accident is under investigation.
Know Your Legal Rights After a Collision
At Heuser & Heuser, we understand the various challenges injured people may face after a car wreck. Insurance adjusters may attempt to offer a low-ball settlement initially that might not be equivalent to the injuries and damages you endured.
Every personal injury claim is different, and our Colorado Springs car accident attorneys will need to review the details of your case to inform you of your legal options. If you have the grounds to file a lawsuit to seek compensation for injuries and property damage, we can handle the insurance company and gather the necessary information to build a strong case.
Compensation may help cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related costs. However, time is sensitive in these cases, so it’s imperative to contact a lawyer immediately after an accident has occurred.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Know What My Case Is Worth?
There are a variety of things we look at when evaluating your case and determining its value. We look at how the accident occurred. We look at what sort of injuries you sustained. Do you have a permanent injury that will last the rest of your life? Are you going to have future medical bills? We look at lost wages. Did you lose your job? If you have permanent work restrictions as a result of the accident, you may not be able to find a job very easily in the future. These are some of the factors that we look at in evaluating a claim. Every case is unique and different. That’s why at our law firm, every case gets personal attention from the lawyer when it comes time to evaluate.
Why is it Important to Hire a Lawyer?
Insurance companies are in business for a reason: to make money. Anytime they are paying money on a claim, it means less money to their bottom line. They have literally hundreds of adjusters and hundreds of lawyers who are on their side trying to figure out how to prevent money from leaving their checkbooks. Quite frankly, you do need a lawyer to help you through this because your lawyer will make sure you’re properly compensated.
Do Cases Settle Without Going to Court?
Cases settle before going to trial 80 to 90 percent of the time. However, that doesn’t mean there’s not a lot of work involved in getting a case settled outside of court. Sometimes you have to file a lawsuit and do a lot of what I call “legal maneuvering” to get a case settled. That means we take depositions from witnesses to the accident, from police officers, and from your doctors. But, yes, most cases will settle prior to trial.
Do You Get Good Results for Your Clients?
We do get good results for our clients. We have settled hundreds, if not thousands, of cases where we’ve had large settlements. We’ve had substantial verdicts. We go to the mat for our clients if necessary. We’ll appeal cases. We’ll do whatever it takes to make sure our client is taken care of.
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