Why is my car accident settlement taking so long?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 Most car accident settlements in Colorado take somewhere between six and eighteen months from the date of the crash, and that timeline usually has nothing to do with anyone dropping the ball. Insurance companies wait for you to reach maximum medical improvement before […]
Who is at fault in an intersection / left-turn accident in Colorado?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 Intersection crashes are some of the messiest fault disputes there are, because both drivers often believe they had the right of way. Generally, a driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic, so a left-turn driver who pulls out in front of a […]
Who is at fault in a rear-end collision in Colorado?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 The trailing driver is presumed at fault in most rear-end crashes. Colorado law requires drivers to leave enough space to stop safely, so when a rear-end collision happens, it’s usually because the driver behind either followed too closely or wasn’t paying attention. That […]
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit after a Colorado car accident?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 Colorado law restricts who can bring this claim, and it changes depending on how much time has passed since the death. In the first year, only a surviving spouse can file. In the second year, a surviving spouse or the deceased’s children can […]
When should I hire a car accident lawyer in Colorado?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 Call one immediately if anyone was injured, fault is disputed, the insurance company is pushing a fast settlement, or the other driver was uninsured or underinsured. Even a crash that looks minor at first can turn into a real injury claim once adrenaline […]
What tactics do insurance adjusters use to deny or lowball a claim?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 Adjusters commonly move fast with a lowball offer before you’ve finished treatment, push for a recorded statement they can pick apart later, and point to any pre-existing condition as the real cause of your pain instead of the crash. Some simply delay for […]
What should I do if my Colorado car accident claim is denied?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 Start by reading the denial letter closely, it has to give you a reason, and that reason tells you exactly what to challenge. Most policies and insurers allow an internal appeal, where you submit new documentation, photos, or witness statements addressing whatever they […]
What should I do if I’m the victim of a hit-and-run in Colorado?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 Call the police immediately and get an official report started, even without knowing who hit you. Write down whatever you can about the other car, color, make, direction of travel, and any partial plate number, and photograph the scene and your damage before […]
What is uninsured motorist coverage?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage pays for your injuries and losses when the driver who hit you doesn’t have any liability insurance at all. Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage does the same job when the other driver has insurance, but not enough of it to […]
What is the statute of limitations for a car accident claim in Colorado?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 You generally have three years from the date of the crash to file an injury claim in Colorado (C.R.S. § 13-80-101), and the same three years for a property damage claim. Miss that deadline and you typically lose the right to sue entirely, […]