Colorado Vehicle Accident Report: January 2019
Throughout the month of January, Colorado residents experienced multiple collisions. Motor vehicle accidents have caused heartbreak and sorrow for many families due to life-changing injuries and/or the death of loved ones. In order to bring awareness of the dangers of driving to our community, we believe it’s important to share some of the accidents that recently occurred.
If you or a loved one were involved in an accident and suffered injuries, our Colorado car accident attorneys can help. At Heuser & Heuser LLP, we believe in fighting for the legal rights of injured people.
The legal system can be difficult to handle without the advice of an experienced attorney, which is why you should seek the counsel of a lawyer immediately following an accident. We encourage you to continue reading for our January accident report.
Recklessness and Alcohol Led to Devastating Crash
A head-on collision at Palmer Park and North Academy Boulevard killed one person. Lt. Howard Black with Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) stated, “Our witnesses are telling us that vehicle no. 1 was traveling westbound on Palmer Park, running red lights as he continued to move westbound.”
Sources say that after colliding head-on with another vehicle, vehicle no. 1 spun into a nearby gas station parking lot, killing the passenger. The driver of the other vehicle suffered no serious injuries. According to Black, alcohol and recklessness are major factors in the case.
Pedestrian Killed While Crossing N. Academy Boulevard
A man was killed on N. Academy Boulevard at Austin Bluffs Parkway when he tried crossing the road, however, there was no crosswalk. The driver cooperated with law enforcement and stayed at the scene of the collision.
A Man is Charged with DUI and Vehicular Assault Charges
Damian Arroyo, 29-years-old, is facing DUI and vehicular assault charges. The vehicle Arroyo was driving “went straight over the median at a roundabout on N. Union, then struck a tree, causing it to roll over before tilting back up after hitting a curb,” according to KRDO News.
The vehicle had one passenger who suffered injuries. Police believe that Arroyo was drunk and speeding when the accident occurred.
Rollover Crash Killed 62-Year-Old Woman
Patricia A. Jaron, 62-years-old, was killed when her vehicle rolled off the highway. Jaron was traveling on Colorado 127 when she drove off the road. According to The Gazette, Jaron’s “car spun back across both lanes, slid 68 feet off the left side of the road into deep snow and rolled.”
Jaron died at the scene.
Motorcyclist Died Due to Speeding
A motorcyclist died after a wreck by Constitution Road and Norwood Avenue. The driver of the motorcycle was speeding down the road when a truck pulled out in front of him.
The motorcyclist died at the scene, however, the truck driver did not sustain injuries.
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In most cases, people are not fully aware of the rights they have after an accident. If you or a loved one sustained injuries due to the negligent actions of another motorist, you may be eligible to receive compensation. In order to determine what legal options are available, our Colorado car accident attorneys will need to review the circumstances of your case.
Every car accident case is different, and various components are taken into consideration when determining if compensation is available. If you were in an automobile accident, call our law firm today at (719) 520-9909(719) 520-9909 or fill out our free consultation form.
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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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