Earlier this month, a three-car crash shut down the eastbound lanes of the I-76 near York Street while Colorado State Patrol investigated what caused the tragic accident. The crash happened around 11:45 a.m. and involved a 2016 Chevy van, a 2008 Mazda sedan, and a 2016 Dodge pickup truck.

The driver of the Mazda sedan was declared dead at the accident scene, and the 25-year-old driver of the Chevy van was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The 49-year-old driver of the Dodge pickup truck was not injured. It's unclear what caused the accident.

Common Causes of Denver Car Accidents

The cause of this car accident isn't known yet. But what is known is that most serious auto accidents in Denver are caused by one or more of the following factors:

• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Intoxicated driving
• Lane violation
• Failure to yield the right of way

Additionally, many auto accidents in Denver are caused by texting while driving, sun glare, icy roads, running a red light, drowsy driving, road construction, or vehicle defects. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a Colorado car accident due to these or other factors, it's time to hire a Denver personal injury attorney who will help you seek compensation.

Filing a Denver Auto Accident Claim

In most cases, the at-fault driver's car insurance provider should be responsible for paying for damages. This means the insurer should pay for your medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and other expenses after you were injured. If you lost a loved one in a car accident, the insurer should pay for any medical bills, funeral costs, loss of consortium, and more.

But it's not always that simple. In fact, it rarely is, as it's not uncommon for the insurance company to try to get out of paying you what you deserve after an accident. Some insurers might pay much less than they should, or they might refuse to pay at all. And if they do pay, they often drag out the process longer than necessary, making you do a lot of extra work in the hopes that you'll give up on the idea of getting compensation.

This is why many accident victims end up filing personal injury lawsuits against insurance companies. This type of claim will help you get damages that cover your expenses due to a Denver auto accident. Of course, you'll need the help of a personal injury attorney if you plan to file a claim, as you'll need assistance filling out legal paperwork, meeting deadlines, and contacting the insurance provider.

Note that in Denver, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is three years after the accident. If you're filing a wrongful death claim after losing a family member, you have two years after the accident to file. So it's important that you contact a Denver personal injury attorney to file your case shortly after the car accident. Instead of wasting months or even years hoping the insurance company will give you the compensation you deserve, set up an initial consultation with a lawyer today to get legal help.