How Much Could Being Tired Behind the Wheel Cost You?

 Posted on January 22, 2013 in Uncategorized

Many people are aware of the hazards of drinking and driving or even distracted driving. However, many people do not realize that driving when you are tired is just as bad. Just recently 9 News reported that a man who was tired had ran into the back of three cars. The driver ran into one car and damaged a total of three parked cars outside of a auto shop. The accident was caught on tape. The crash severely damaged all least three of the four vehicles, which were waiting to be serviced. The video shows a driver of a minivan traveling eastbound on East Colfax Avenue when the driver looses control. The minivan driver slammed into a parked SUV, pushing the vehicle into two other parked cars. It happened in front of Hotchkiss Auto Repair at 6918 East Colfax Avenue. There were three occupants in the van and two of them were injured. The driver Jesus Gutierrez-Gaytan was a wrestler and had told police that he was tired when he was driving home. It is not clear from police reports whether any charges are being filed.

Have you been seriously injured by a car accident that was another persons negligence? Contact a Denver bad faith insurance attorney if your insurance is denying covering your claim.

Car accident statistics

Car accidents can be a life changing experience. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that in 2010 the cost of medical care and productivity losses associated with motor vehicle crash injuries was over $99 billion. This means it was nearly $500, for each licensed driver in the United States. This can mean a financial stress for many families and people. If you only have one car and you're involved in a car accident it is far more difficult to get to work, let alone get working wages to pay for repairing your car. This is why many people have insurance and why most states require at least limited insurance. Car accidents can not only be life changing in a financial sense but also can cause bodily harm to anyone involved. In fact, every 10 seconds an American is treated in an emergency department for car crash-related injuries, based on data from 2005.

When should you contact a Denver bad faith insurance attorney?

If a car accident has changed your life and you don't see any hope coming from your insurance policy, contacting an Denver bad faith insurance attorney at The Gold Law Firm can help you. When you are involved in an accident that is not your fault and you are unable to afford your medical bills or pay for property damages it is important that you contact a personal injury attorney. When an insurance company denies a financial claim it is important to talk to a personal injury lawyer. Many times if you are seriously injured in a car accident there are many medical bills associated with the accident. Many times physical therapy is needed as well as long term care. If you need financial compensation from an insurance company to cover any medical bills or long term care it is important that you seek out a Denver bad faith insurance attorney. Seeking an attorney from The Gold Law Firm can help ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the financial compensation that you deserve. Call a dedicated personal injury lawyer at The Gold Law Firm today at 303-694-4653.