Every driver has a legal responsibility to operate their vehicle safely. Unfortunately, some drivers choose to ignore this duty of care and operate their vehicles in dangerous and irresponsible ways. Reckless driving can easily lead to a serious accident, which, in turn, can lead to criminal penalties and civil liabilities for the at-fault driver. A Denver reckless driver accident lawyer can help you recover if you have experienced such an accident.
Cheney Galluzzi & Howard has a strong professional record of successful legal counsel in Denver. Throughout the years of our operation, we have helped many past clients recover from all types of car accidents. Proving fault is an essential first step in resolving any car accident case, and it is natural to have many important legal questions when your recent accident was the result of reckless driving.
Reckless driving can take the form of:
In short, reckless driving involves anything that violates a driver’s duty of care to operate their vehicle safely and responsibly. It’s possible for a reckless driving accident to generate a criminal case against the at-fault driver in addition to a civil claim for damages from an injured victim.
Your Denver reckless driver accident lawyer can assist you with gathering the evidence you may need to prove fault, such as footage captured by traffic cameras, vehicle computer data, and testimony from witnesses who saw the accident happen. If the driver is found to have caused the accident by driving recklessly, they are likely to be arrested, and your attorney can explain what implications this may have on your recovery efforts.
All Colorado drivers are required to have auto insurance that meets the state’s minimum coverage requirements. However, dealing with insurance companies can be challenging, as they will almost always fight back against claims for coverage. It is also possible for your damages to eclipse the scope of coverage provided by the at-fault driver’s policy. Your attorney can help you navigate all insurance-related issues following your accident.
If you must file a personal injury claim against the driver who caused your accident, you will need to prove the full extent of the damages they inflicted. You have the right to claim compensation for all the economic damages that they caused, along with limited pain and suffering compensation. However, when the defendant has broken the law in causing the accident, this may complicate your case, but it may also create opportunities for additional compensation.
You may receive punitive damages in addition to your other claimed losses to reflect the illegal nature of the defendant’s actions. It is also possible for them to be sentenced to pay restitution, along with their other penalties, in criminal court. This type of case can be very difficult for an injured driver to navigate on their own, so it’s vital to have legal counsel you can trust on your side after a reckless driver accident in Denver.
Cheney Galluzzi & Howard has the skills, resources, and experience necessary to resolve the toughest accident claims. If you need to speak with a Denver reckless driver accident lawyer about your case, contact us today to schedule a consultation with our team and learn how we can assist you.
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