If you have been injured in a car accident in Denver that was not your fault and you made a claim against the at-fault driver, you have probably played a waiting game with their insurance carrier at various times of the claim. Whether you are dealing with the insurance company alone or whether you have hired a Denver personal injury lawyer, insurance companies sometimes don’t communicate in a timely manner. This can not only be frustrating, but can affect your statute of limitations.
The statute of limitations for a car accident in Colorado is three years. Although there is some leeway on this time limit for some, i.e. minors, most claims must either be settled or a civil lawsuit filed within that timeframe. In case the claim cannot be settled, a lawsuit may be filed pro se or through a Denver injury law firm.
Although some insurance companies may drag their feet on claims such as property damage, they have a duty to handle claims in good faith. However, there is only one set “deadline” within which a claim must be processed and settled. If you have been the victim of a car accident and feel that the at-fault party’s insurance company has handled your claim in bad faith or you are unable to settle a claim within the statute of limitations because of the way your claim was processed, contact a Denver auto accident lawyer right away.
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