Is a hit and run a felony in Colorado?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 It depends on what happened after the collision, not just the collision itself, under C.R.S. § 42-4-1601 et seq. Leaving the scene of an accident that involved only property damage is typically a misdemeanor. Leaving the scene of a crash that caused injury […]
How much uninsured motorist coverage do I need in Colorado?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 By law (C.R.S. § 10-4-609(2)), insurers must offer UM/UIM coverage in an amount matching your bodily injury liability limits, often at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident under the state’s minimum liability limits (C.R.S. § 42-7-103(2)), though your policy could carry […]
How much to ask for in a personal injury settlement
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 Start with your actual damages: medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and a reasoned estimate for pain and suffering based on the severity of your injuries. Then account for Colorado’s comparative negligence rules if fault is shared at all. The opening number in […]
How long does a car accident settlement take in Colorado?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 Simple cases with clear fault and minor injuries can wrap up in four to eight weeks. Most cases take somewhere between six and eighteen months, largely because insurers wait until you’ve reached maximum medical improvement before seriously negotiating. Cases that head to litigation […]
How is pain and suffering calculated in Colorado?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 There’s no fixed formula written into Colorado law, but two methods dominate in practice. The multiplier method takes your medical bills and lost wages and multiplies that total by a number, usually between one and five, based on how severe and lasting the […]
How does underinsured motorist coverage work in Colorado?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 UIM coverage kicks in when the at-fault driver has insurance, but not enough to cover what you actually lost. Say your damages total $100,000 and the other driver only carries $25,000 in liability coverage, your own UIM coverage can potentially make up that […]
How do you prove wrongful death?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 The family has to show the same basic elements as any negligence case: the driver owed a duty of care, broke that duty, and that break directly caused the fatal crash. Police reports, witness statements, and physical evidence from the scene all get […]
How do I prove lost wages after a car accident?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 Pay stubs and W-2s or 1099s are the easiest way to show what you were earning before the crash. You’ll also want a note from your doctor confirming the injury actually kept you from working, and ideally a letter from your employer stating […]
How do I negotiate a pain and suffering claim without a lawyer (and when should I stop trying)?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 Start by organizing every medical record, bill, and note connecting your treatment to the crash, then write a demand letter that lays out your damages clearly and asks for a specific number, typically higher than what you’d accept, since negotiation starts there. Respond […]
How do I get more money from a car accident settlement?
By Grant Grosgebauer, Mile High Legal · Last reviewed September 24, 2026 Document everything: every medical visit, every day of missed work, every out-of-pocket cost connected to the crash. Don’t settle before reaching maximum medical improvement, since settling early locks in a number before anyone knows the full cost of your recovery. And don’t negotiate […]