Defendant's Attorney: Logan P. Brown

Description: Denver, Colorado personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant on a Federal Tort Claims Act auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered damages and/or injuries directly caused by the failure of a federal employee to use due care in the operation of a motor vehicle.

Colorado Auto Negligence Law: Key Points

Colorado's auto negligence law follows a modified comparative negligence system, meaning that the amount of damages you can recover in an accident depends on your own percentage of fault. Here's a breakdown of the key points:

Fault and Damages:

50% bar: If you're found to be 50% or more at fault for the accident, you cannot recover any damages from the other driver.
Reduced damages: If you're less than 50% at fault, you can recover damages, but your award will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you're 30% at fault and the other driver is 70% at fault, you would receive 70% of your total damages.

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Proving Negligence:

To prove negligence in a Colorado auto accident, you must establish the following elements:

Duty of care: The other driver owed you a duty to act like a reasonable driver under the circumstances.
Breach of duty: The other driver breached their duty by acting unreasonably, such as speeding, driving under the influence, or failing to yield the right of way.
Causation: The other driver's breach of duty caused your injuries or damages.
Damages: You suffered actual damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering.

Additional Important Aspects:

Minimum insurance requirements: Colorado requires drivers to carry $25,000/$50,000 in liability insurance coverage per accident.
Statute of limitations: You have 3 years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.

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Outcome: Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed.

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