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Injured man sitting with head bandage and crutches.

Texas law allows victims to recover compensation for pain and suffering injuries caused by someone else’s negligence. That includes physical pain and suffering as well as the emotional consequences of the injury. However, the insurance company will rarely offer the full compensation you deserve without putting up a fight. An…

Injured driver involved in accident suffering leg injury on crutches.

If a car crash leaves you unable to work, even temporarily, you can seek financial compensation for lost wages with help from a Texas car accident lawyer. A lost wages claim requires evidence such as proof of employment and income, documentation of your injuries, and a calculation of your lost…

Driver suffering arm injury from car accident.

Texas is an at-fault insurance state. That means the insurer of the at-fault driver who causes a car accident is typically responsible for covering any victims’ medical expenses. However, to receive compensation, the victim must demonstrate that the accident was the other driver’s fault. But what happens if the other…

Father and son tandem wearing safety gears for motorcycle ride.

Colorado motorcycle passenger laws establish requirements for where passengers can sit and whether they need to wear protective gear. Motorcycle passengers must wear a helmet if they’re under 18, and all passengers must ride behind the driver and use footrests or ride in an enclosed cab or sidecar. Adhering to…

Lady driver suffering whiplash from accident.

 After a Colorado car accident, you may be eligible to recover compensation through a personal injury claim for any expenses or losses resulting from the accident. A personal injury claim can provide you with several categories of compensation, including economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Contact The Wilhite Law Firm today…

Two little boys sitting on a car seat and a booster seat buckled up in the car.

Like every other state in the U.S., Colorado requires children to sit in appropriate car or booster seats when riding in cars. Children age 15 and under must use a child restraint system or seat belt as appropriate for their height and weight. Failing to secure a child in a…

Driver with wireless earphones or hands free device driving car.

Colorado cell phone driving laws allow adult drivers to make regular voice calls and wear a headset in one ear to facilitate such calls. Adults are banned from texting or using the Internet, and minors cannot use cell phones and other mobile devices in any way while behind the wheel. Is Colorado…