Maher, CO Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

What does the driver being a "big over 300 pound guy" have to do with the liability analysis in arriving at fault for the accident? The rules of the road require that all motor vehicle operators (1) maintain a safe following distance, (2) operate in control at all times (3) keep a lookout and (4) drive safely under the circumstances. The fact that it was raining and the road surface was more slippery than usual is a circumstance requiring that extra safety precautions, i.e. increasing following distance, be employed. The "stopped short" defense is rarely if ever successful, in view of the above 4 rules of the road. You are liable. Your insurance would defend you and pay up to the policy limit. However, you opted not to have insurance. Therefore, you should take the money that you saved by not having insurance and hire an attorney to defend you and think of a way to minimize your liability exposure. I wish you the best.

If the accident occurred in Colorado, you have 3 years in which to file your claim. If you don't do so within three years, you will lose your rights completely. You will need to hire a qualified, experienced personal injury lawyer. If handled properly, you should be able to recover compensation for all your injuries, damages and losses. This will include compensation for property damage (your wrecked Jag), pain and suffering, lost wages or income (past and future), medical/hospital/surgical bills (both past and future) and any permanent impairment/disfigurement. But, you should retain counsel now and not wait.