Colorado Drivers Said to be Among Worst in Nation

Denver CO

22 January, 2021

2:55 PM

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You may or may not realize it, but the results are in and they are not good for anyone traveling on roads in Colorado. The state is home to the third-worst drivers in the country, according to a new analysis by insurance policy shopping tool QuoteWizard. The company looked at more than 2 million insurance quotes to score drivers on a number of factors and gauge how the states stack up. Colorado drivers were ranked among the worst, scoring better than only Wyoming and Virginia. At the other end of the spectrum, West Virginia, Missouri and Michigan were rated the best driving states. QuoteWizard scored drivers based on four factors: accidents, speeding tickets, driving under the influence arrests and other citations. “Rankings are a composite score based on the rate of occurrence between the four ranking factors,” according to the company. “States considered to have the worst drivers had the highest rates of each incident factor. States considered to have the best drivers had the lowest rates of each incident factor.” Injured in a Colorado Car Accident? Get the Help You Need Anyone who has been injured in a car accident in Colorado is probably shaking their heads in agreement with the results of the new driver analysis. But what does it all mean for you and your loved ones if you are involved in a collision? The good news is that you have the right to seek compensation from those responsible for the crash. That often includes money for doctors’ bills, property damage, missed wages while recuperating and any long-term impact of the injuries on your ability to earn an income. To get compensation for your injuries, you typically have to be able to prove negligence. Drivers in Colorado owe others on the road a responsibility to operate their vehicles in a reasonably safe way. When they do not live up to this duty, whether by speeding, distracted driving or getting behind the wheel while intoxicated, they are considered negligent and liable for any injuries that happen as a result. In some cases, defective car and parts manufacturers or government agencies and road crews that leave driving areas in hazardous condition may also be to blame. It is important to act quickly because state law often imposes some tight deadlines on legal action in accident cases. It is also vital to consult a seasoned accident attorney before accepting any offer from an insurance company. Seek Legal Guidance if You Have Been Injured in a Crash If you or a loved one has been injured in a car or other accident in Colorado, a skilled personal injury attorney can help. Legal professionals have the ability and know-how to help people injured in accidents get the money they deserve. While it can be a very trying time for the injured party and his or her loved ones, an attorney is able to guide an individual through the legal process with the personalized attention needed for such cases.