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 Shared scooters in Denver are linked to rising injury reports, including fractures and head trauma. Denver requires scooters to operate in bike lanes or on streets, not on sidewalks. Many crashes involve rider inexperience, traffic conflicts, or equipment issues. Liability may involve drivers, riders, or scooter companies, depending on the facts. Colorado’s...
Key Takeaways Dating app liability in Colorado addresses when an online platform may bear responsibility for harm caused by one user to another. Senate Bill 24-011 requires dating services to implement written safety policies for handling reports of dangerous conduct. Operating without a compliant safety policy may constitute a deceptive trade practice under Colorado...
Key Takeaways Damages are financial and personal losses tied to a truck crash determining claim value. Economic damages cover measurable financial losses tied directly to a truck accident. Colorado law defines noneconomic loss as nonpecuniary harm from a direct injury. Punitive damages punish intentional misconduct, fraud, or willful and wanton conduct beyond negligence. Liability...
