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Mar 9, 2025 | By Michael Ferrell | Read Time: 13 minutes | Personal injury

Colorado Car Accident Laws

One second, your life is on autopilot—your mind on dinner plans, weekend errands, or a work deadline. The next, you hear metal crunching and glass shattering, and your world narrows, stalling on the impact. A car accident doesn’t just disrupt your day; it can derail your future, bringing medical bills, insurance headaches, and legal battles you never saw coming. The aftermath is overwhelming. Luckily, knowledge is power. Colorado has specific laws governing car accidents, from fault and liability to...

Feb 24, 2025 | By Michael Ferrell | Read Time: 3 minutes | Personal injury

Settlement vs. Trial Compensation in Car Accident Cases

After a car accident, every decision you make can influence your financial recovery and future well-being. Do you prioritize quickly repairing your vehicle, or should you focus on medical treatments first? Should you negotiate directly with the insurance company or let a lawyer handle it? While these choices are important, the most significant decision is whether to settle your case or take it to trial. The outcome of a settlement vs. trial can affect your compensation and the time...

Feb 12, 2025 | By Michael Ferrell | Read Time: 4 minutes | Personal injury

Steps to Take After a Car Accident as Per Colorado Law

Each year, thousands of car accidents occur on Colorado’s roads, many with devastating consequences. In the first half of 2024 alone, the Colorado Department of Transportation reported 294 fatalities. Car accidents can leave you feeling uncertain about what to do next, but taking the right steps immediately is critical. In Colorado, it’s essential to protect your health, gather evidence, and take action to secure the compensation you deserve. Every choice you make following an accident can affect your ability...

Jan 7, 2025 | By Michael Ferrell | Read Time: 4 minutes | Personal injury

Types of Damages in Car Accident Cases in Colorado

When you are involved in a car accident in Colorado, the aftermath can be overwhelming. However, understanding the types of car accident damages you may recover makes navigating this difficult time easier. In Colorado, car accident damages fall into three primary categories: economic, noneconomic, and punitive. Each category reflects a distinct aspect of the harm you’ve endured and the compensation you might seek. The following guide will examine car accident damages available in Colorado. Don’t hesitate to reach out...

Jan 5, 2025 | By Michael Ferrell | Read Time: 4 minutes | Personal injury

MedPay Insurance in Colorado: How it Works?

For Colorado drivers, navigating the ins and outs of auto insurance can be confusing, especially when it comes to MedPay insurance. MedPay insurance, or medical payments coverage, offers a unique type of protection that provides immediate financial support for accident-related medical expenses. The Ferrell Law Firm, PLLC stands ready to help you maximize your MedPay benefits, ensuring you receive the support you need while addressing disputes efficiently and effectively. Keep reading to learn more about MedPay’s key benefits, legal...

Dec 17, 2024 | By Michael Ferrell | Read Time: 4 minutes | DUI

What Is the Colorado Alcohol Limit for Driving?

Legal Limit for Alcohol in Colorado Driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal. Colorado prosecutors can file DUI per se charges regardless of impairment or safe driving. Field sobriety tests, like the walk-and-turn test, may support the case. It’s crucial to know that even with a BAC below 0.08%, you could still face DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired) charges if your driving is affected. Stay informed and drive responsibly to avoid severe legal consequences. This limit...

Dec 17, 2024 | By Michael Ferrell | Read Time: 4 minutes | Criminal Defense

Colorado: A Stop & ID State?

A “stop and identify” statute is a law that authorizes police officers to lawfully order people whom they reasonably suspect of committing a crime to provide certain identifying information. Before you visit the Rocky Mountains, you may wonder, Is Colorado a stop and ID state? The answer is yes. Colorado authorizes police officers to lawfully demand certain information during traffic stops and when they reasonably suspect that you are about to commit or have already committed a crime. Outside...

Dec 17, 2024 | By Michael Ferrell | Read Time: 2 minutes | Drug Charge

Level 4 Drug Felonies in Colorado

All drug felonies in Colorado are serious matters. If convicted of a drug felony, you will face possible jail time and be classified as a felon. Convicted felons lose certain rights that others enjoy, such as the right to own or possess firearms. If you have been charged with class 4 felony drug possession or any other class 4 drug felony, The Ferrell Law Firm, PLLC, can help. With a former prosecutor and experienced trial lawyers on staff, we...

Dec 17, 2024 | By Michael Ferrell | Read Time: 4 minutes | Drug Charge

What Drugs Are Legal in Colorado?

Although Colorado imposes strict criminal penalties for drug possession, certain drugs in Colorado are legal for recreational use. Before you engage in any recreational drug use, you need to review relevant Colorado statutes to make sure you do not accidentally violate the law. An attorney at The Ferrell Law Firm, PLLC, can explain what drugs are legal in Colorado and where you can consume them without fear of criminal charges. Contact our office to talk to a seasoned Boulder...

Nov 13, 2024 | By Michael Ferrell | Read Time: 5 minutes | DUI

DMV Hearing in Colorado: Understand DMV Hearings and How to Win

Millions of people visit Colorado every year, and millions more live there permanently. Inevitably, many people find themselves facing drunk driving charges in our state. Some people do not realize that, when charged with DUI, the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) holds an entirely separate proceeding to determine whether to suspend your driver’s license. However, the DMV hearing in Colorado does not affect the criminal proceedings arising from the DUI charges. Even though the DMV hearing only impacts...