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May 10, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- For a Colorado woman whose drunk driving caused an accident that severely injured a Wyoming woman, the consequences keep piling up. The defendant was sentenced to a total of a year in jail for reckless driving and vehicular eluding, according to the Laramie Boomerang.
She also received a six- to 10-year suspended prison sentence for DUI and causing serious bodily injury. The court handed down fines and ordered the defendant to pay restitution, costing the defendant nearly $10,000 -- and that is just the beginning.
Serious Injuries From Colorado Crash
As a result of the motor vehicle accident, the victim suffered a broken left wrist, injured left hand, broken left ankle, broken right rib and other costly complications, including pain and suffering. The court estimated the ongoing expenses will total more than $100,000.
The defendant did not carry auto insurance at the time of the accident and will pay the victim's medical expenses out-of-pocket. Driving without insurance is a violation of Colorado law, which requires drivers to purchase minimum amounts of certain forms of insurance.
Colorado Auto Insurance Requirements
Liability insurance covers bodily injury to another person or damage to someone's property that is caused by your negligence. Liability coverage might also apply if a member of your household causes an accident while driving your vehicle or if you give someone permission to use your vehicle and they are involved in a crash.
Although motorists can elect to purchase additional coverage, Colorado law requires you to purchase liability insurance in at least the following amounts:
-$25,000 per person for bodily injury
-$50,000 per accident for bodily injury
-$15,000 per accident for property damage
In addition, insurers must offer optional coverage for accidents caused by uninsured and underinsured motorists, known as UM/UIM coverage. Assuming the victim in this case had UM/UIM coverage, her injuries from the accident would likely be covered up to her UM/UIM policy limits.
After a car accident, seek medical attention and then consult with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney to find out who can potentially be held liable for any injuries or property damage caused by another driver.
Article provided by Harshman and McBee, P.C.
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