Colorado Auto Accident & Motorcycle Laws

Attorney and Car expert Jim Gilbert

If you have been in a car accident, you’re probably wondering: “What kind of lawyer do I need? Is a law degree enough?” I don’t think so. You need a lawyer who is also a car guy with a background in cars and trucks. There are a few lawyers in the United States with my car background.

Experience with cars

For several years, I was a race car driver. I’ve been involved for more than three decades in litigating car accidents, ranging all the way from small cars to 18-wheelers. I know vehicle dynamics. Other lawyers across the country recognize our expertise. We get calls weekly, asking for our help in handling their accident cases. National TV and press have featured our work. Many of you may remember when Dale Earnhardt was killed during the Daytona 500. A television news station asked me to consult with them on what caused Earnhardt’s death. Before the NASCAR investigation was even completed, we had concluded that Dale Earnhardt’s seatbelt failed him. Our experience in the investigation of car accidents can be a difference-maker to you and to your family.

Welcome back to Colorado’s Best. I absolutely hate this feeling. You just see those flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. Your stomach just immediately tightens up. You get those knots.

And you know you’re going to be writing a big check for a ticket.

Yes.

Well, in today’s Legal Minute, our attorney shares tips for making a traffic stop as easy as possible.

Being pulled over is highly stressful. Here are some tips to make this encounter go as smoothly as possible. First, acknowledge that you see the officer. Next, pull over immediately to a safe spot in the road that’ll fit two cars comfortably. When the officer approaches the car, make sure that your hands are visible. If it’s an unmarked car, pull over in a well-lit area. And if you don’t feel comfortable, you can always call 911 to confirm the stop is being made by a real police officer. Finally, treat the officer with respect. For Colorado’s Best Legal Minute, I’m Phil Harding.

Thanks, Phil. If you have any legal questions for Phil, he wants to hear from you. Just log on to coloradosbest.tv. Look for his photo and click there. You can submit your legal questions and he really takes the time to answer them personally. He might even address your question, right here, on Colorado’s Best.

Very cool.

By: Phil Harding

 Car Accident Litigation

Car accidents are probably the most common type of personal injury case. Anytime that you are injured as the result of someone else’s negligence, you need to contact an attorney. I often give folks advice on how to handle property damage-only claims. However, I don’t get involved in those because it’s not worth it for someone to pay attorney fees if the incident only caused property damage.

Personal Injury Claim

But if you’re injured, it’s a complicated process. Insurance companies are designed by their corporate structure to maximize shareholder profits. They’re not designed to well compensate injured people. I used to work for them. I know their playbook of undervaluing and delaying claims. Call me today for a free consultation. I always offer contingency payments on personal injury cases. This means no attorney fees are owed unless you win.

By: Jeremy Rosenthal