Springs Law Group

Yes. If you are partially at fault for an accident, you will not receive 100% of the compensation under Colorado law. However, you may be able to still receive some compensation if it is proven that you were less than 50% at fault. If you were found to be 50% or more at fault, then you would not receive any compensation. If you are less than 50% at fault, then the degree of your fault is deducted from your damages (for example, if you are 25% at fault, then your total damages are

Determining the value of your case is based on a variety of factors as each case is different. Some of the factors include the type of injuries you suffered, the costs of your medical treatment, potential future medical costs, lost wages and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and emotional distress. Another factor that makes a big difference is whether or not your injuries are permanent and caused you a permanent impairment, or caused

Usually they are not admissible. But we encourage all of our clients to file one at the scene of an accident anyway​. Police reports can be very helpful in preserving facts and evidence, they are persuasive in claims negotiations, and investigating officers may rely upon them in refreshing their memory about the accident.

​It depends on the facts of your case. Colorado is a contributory negligence state, meaning if one party significantly contributed to an accident they may not be able to collect damages--even if they were injured. In your husband's case, ​it may be argued that ​not paying attention to the road ​may count as being negligent​, but if he was crossing with the light, then whether or not he was paying attention, the driver could be found liable.​

Determining the value of your case is based on a variety of factors as each case is different. Some of the factors include the type of injuries you suffered, the costs of your medical treatment, potential future medical costs, lost wages and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and emotional distress. Another factor that makes a big difference is whether or not your injuries are permanent and caused you a permanent impairment, or caused any type of disfigurement, like scarring.