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Legal Implications of Autonomous Vehicles: What You Should Know About Self-Driving Car Accidents

November 23, 2022by Brett Buchheit

Who Is Responsible For Self-Driving Car Accidents? Amidst an era of carbon footprint-consciousness, climate change dread, and overall disdain for volatile gas prices, more and more consumers are flocking to the electric vehicle and self-driving car marketplace. Electric vehicle (EV) sales have reached record highs in 2022. Back in 2012, only 120,000 EVs were sold...

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Rocky Mountain Statute Series: What Is A Near Miss?

November 17, 2022by Brett Buchheit

Auto Accident Attorneys: The Near Miss Statute In this post, we’ll discuss the definition of a near-miss incident, how it differs from an accident, and why it’s essential for understanding road safety and motor vehicle safety . What Is A Near Miss? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration defines near miss as “incidents in which...

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Personal Injury Statute of Limitations State by State

November 8, 2022by Brett Buchheit

What’s the Deadline to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit? In this post, we’ll discuss how a personal injury statute of limitations works and provide details on the personal injury lawsuit filing deadline in your state. What Is A Statute of Limitations? A statute of limitations is a law that puts a strict time limit on...

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The Basics of Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Colorado

November 1, 2022by Brett Buchheit

In Colorado, insurance companies sell insurance, but they also sell promises. Advertising slogans such as “Like a good neighbor” and “You’re in good hands” are feel-good soundbites, invoking good will and depicting insurance adjusters as day-saving heroes. Jake from State Farm may make you laugh during football halftime, but the reality of insurance companies is...

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UncategorizedCompensatory Vs. Punitive Damages – Knowing The Difference In A Personal Injury Case

October 24, 2022by Brett Buchheit

What Are Legal Damages? An intuitive reading of the term damages conjures examples like: irreparable damage to one’s vehicle (also known as a total loss), damaged household appliances (frozen pipes may damage home irrigation systems), or even bodily injury (a first-degree burn leads to superficial skin damage). The preceding hypotheticals focus on the negative impact...

Some Statistics You Should Know

June 7, 2021by Brett Buchheit

Did you know that approximately 50% of occupants in motor vehicle collisions are injured? Prominent among these injuries are cervical spine injuries, of which anywhere between 800,000 and 1.2 million. To compound these injuries, 25% of these injured individuals will never get back to their pre-injury status, while some studies indicate this figure could be...

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