Key Takeaways You can still be liable for hitting an illegally parked car if the collision was avoidable. Leaving the scene after hitting a parked vehicle can lead to criminal charges, regardless of fault. Fault is often shared, and compensation may be reduced based on each driver’s responsibility percentage. Colorado law requires drivers to...
Key Takeaways Auto insurance usually follows the vehicle, so the owner’s policy typically pays first. The vehicle owner may still face financial responsibility when a permitted driver causes a crash. The at-fault driver’s insurance usually pays when another driver causes the accident. Insurance coverage may change if the driver used the vehicle without permission....
Key Takeaways Colorado sets DWAI at 0.05 percent BAC and DUI at 0.08 percent BAC, and police can arrest below 0.05 percent when impairment appears. Drivers in injury crashes must stop, remain at the scene, and meet legal duties under CRS 42-4-1601. After a drunk driving accident, call 911, get medical care, document the...
Key Takeaways • Daydreaming while driving is a form of cognitive distraction, where a driver’s mind drifts away from the task of driving even though their eyes remain on the road and hands stay on the wheel. • Distracted driving generally falls into five categories: visual, manual, cognitive, auditory, and emotional distractions. • In...
People across Colorado ask how many car accidents happen per day because a single collision can disrupt life without warning. What starts as an ordinary drive can shift into a moment filled with confusion, injuries, and decisions no one feels prepared to make. At Dormer Harpring, we sit with people who never expected to...
