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What Are Some Car Maintenance Checklist In Colorado

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Staying on top of vehicle maintenance won’t necessarily prevent accidents, but it can ensure that your vehicle is performing how it should when you need it to! Here are some general maintenance steps to put on your checklist to ensure you are cruising for years to come. Engine Oil Motor engine oil acts as a sort of lubricant for all the many moving parts of your vehicle’s engine, which helps to avoid any damage and keep all the parts running smoothly. Depending on the type of oil used, you may need to get your oil changed every 3,000 to every 7,000 miles driven. In general, synthetic oil lasts longer than regular or other synthetic blends and is considered cleaner and more efficient. This typically means you can get more mileage on your car before you need to get your oil changed. Of course, not all vehicles work the same way, so…
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What Are Some Driving Techniques for Winter in Denver Colorado

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Colorado winters can be beautiful with snow-covered fields and mountaintops, but they can also be dangerous for people who are unfamiliar with driving on snow and ice. If you are a recent resident of the state, just visiting, or a less experienced driver, here are five safe driving techniques you can use to handle your Colorado winter on the road. Plan Ahead A safe driver always knows to plan out their routes before they leave their house, but this becomes critical when dealing with ice and snow. Make a plan of when to leave your house and then allow for some extra time to get where you are going to accommodate for any car accidents or traffic that you may encounter. Another crucial aspect of planning ahead is keeping a “survival kit” in your car. Here are some of the items you may want to include: Extra warm clothing like…
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Proving That Drowsy Driving Was The Cause Of A Trucking Accident In Denver Colorado

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In July, 29 2019 people were injured after a truck vs. bus accident in Weld County, when the driver of the truck fell asleep behind the wheel. The crash occurred just northeast of Hudson, near County Roads 49 and 24. The school bus was bringing students back to Greeley-Evans School District after a field trip at Elitch Gardens in Denver. While none of the injuries were life-threatening, numerous students were injured in the collision and were treated at a trio of hospitals, including Children’s Hospital Colorado, Platte Valley Medical Center, and North Colorado Medical Center. One patient was airlifted and said to be in serious condition. The Colorado State Patrol and witnesses said that the accident occurred when the truck driver drifted off to sleep and then into oncoming traffic. The truck sideswiped the bus, which then caused it to roll over. The trucking company, whose truck driver hit the school bus,…
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What You Need To Know About Accidents With Uninsured Drivers

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At least 13% of Colorado drivers are uninsured drivers and even more than that are considered underinsured driver accidents. While you may think that your chances of being in an accident with one of these people is low, these crashes happen all the time. Here’s what you can expect if you’ve been in an accident with a driver who doesn’t carry insurance or who doesn’t have enough coverage this is when you will need an underinsured driver accident lawyer. Call the Police You may want to call the police no matter what, but you should definitely do so if you find out that the other party in your accident doesn’t have insurance. The police will document this fact and get the process started for legal proceedings against the uninsured driver. Since driving without insurance is illegal in Colorado, they will face consequences for their actions. Call Your Insurance Company Call…
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What Is My Car Accident Case Worth In Denver Colorado?

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Denver car accident lawyers at Larson Schneider can get the most value for each and every case by using every allowable category of damages allowed under Colorado law. These damages are separated into three distinctly different categories: Economic losses, Non-Economic losses, and Physical Impairment. At Larson Schneider, our injury lawyers take the time to know our clients personally which allows us to get the most value out of every case. A client’s non-economic damages are determined by monetizing losses that are difficult to see and understand. Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, burdens on the family and home life, and missed opportunities are just some of the losses we closely detail throughout the case. For example, if a client misses a family reunion or loved one’s wedding because of the injuries they sustained in a car crash, those are recoverable. It takes an experienced injury lawyer to monetize such…
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What Kind Of Car Accident Damages That Can Be Allowed In Denver Colorado?

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are three main categories of damages that can be considered in your claim or lawsuit against an insurance carrier normally regarding a car accident and needing a Denver car accident lawyer. These categories are economic damages, non-economic damages, and physical impairment. This article will provide you with a guide as to what items can be considered within each category of damages. Perhaps the most self-explanatory category is economic damages. Economic damages will include all of your past medical expenses. Medical expenses are calculated based on each provider’s total medical billing. These billing totals do not need to reflect any payments that have been made towards the balance by either you or your health insurance carrier. Medical expenses are simply the total sum of all billing relevant to injuries you sustained in a motor vehicle collision or due to negligence on a premise. Economic damages will also include wage loss.…
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How Black Box Data Can Be Used To Build Your Personal Injury Case In Denver Colorado

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Attorneys are utilizing black box data more and more when building a personal injury case in Denver, you'll need a Denver personal injury attorney. So what is a “black box” and how can it be used if you are involved in a motor vehicle collision? The black box, also known is the Event Data Recorder (EDR), is a component of your vehicle that acts as a computer system. It monitors and records many aspects while you drive such as speeds, braking, the use of seatbelts, and even airbag deployment. EDR’s are in almost every newer vehicle, however, if the car that struck you or your own car are older models they may not have an EDR system built in. If your vehicle or the vehicle that struck you does have an EDR system, the data from this system can be downloaded and used in your personal injury lawsuit. So why…
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What is Medpay Coverage How Is It Used In Denver Colorado

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Medical Payments Coverage (“Medpay”) is a type of coverage that is provided through your own personal automobile policy in Denver Colorado. This is a type of coverage many individuals pay for, and ultimately have never used. Not surprisingly, your own insurer does not always make it clear that there is Medpay coverage available for use following a collision. Additionally, the often make the process to use the coverage confusing and complex. 1. Determining if you have Medpay Coverage One of the first things you or your attorney should do is find out if there is available Medpay Coverage through your own personal automobile insurance policy. You can determine whether or not you have Medpay by reviewing your Insurance Declarations page. Medpay coverage will be listed on the Declarations page and will have its own specific coverage limits (quite often it is $5,000, but can be as high as $100,000). 2.…
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The Faces Behind The Firm: Mark Larson And Vance Larimer

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The beginnings of personal injury firm in Denver Colorado of Larson Schneider were simple in nature. Mark and Vance originally met while playing football together at Cherry Creek High School. After their undergraduate studies concluded, both Mark and Vance attended law school at the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. Following law school, Mark was involved in more traditional legal work while Vance was working as a sports agent. Both Mark and Vance wanted to come together to combine their interests in sports law and expand their general legal practice into personal injury law. Mark and Vance are current members of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the Colorado Bar Association, and the Denver Bar Association. They have been listed in the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 10 Best Attorneys, America’s Top 100 Attorneys, and The American Society of Legal Advocates Top 10 Litigation Attorneys. Mark is involved in…
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Since 2015 the City of Denver has paid $502,143.95 for Car Accidents Caused by Denver Police Officers

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Investigation reveals the City of Denver has paid over half a million dollars for accidents in which an on-duty Police Officer was found to be at fault. A local news station conducted an investigation and reported that the City of Denver has paid $502,143.95 for Denver car accidents caused by Denver Police Officers since 2015 all these cases required Denver car accident lawyers and Denver personal injury lawyers. The investigation also reported that there are multiple officers (45) who were found to be at fault in at least three car accidents while on duty. Deputy Chief Matt Murray stated that based on the stressful work environment and the amount of miles police officers are required to drive, the number of accidents is not particularly alarming. Deputy Murray reported his officers drove over 10,000,000 miles in 2017. Have you or a member of your family been injured by a government vehicle? If…
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