Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in Denver and across the Denver counties. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the Denver community.

Get information on car crashes from the Police Departments in the Denver region

The Denver Police Department offers information on accidents, and also provides information on filing a police report and on obtaining a police report.

The Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles provides information on traffic and safety laws.

These departments are a good resource to get information after a car crash.

When someone is injured in a Denver car crash, what needs to happen next?

In an injury accident, it is crucial to get appropriate medical treatment, regardless of the financial cost.

The major hospitals in the area include:

• Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
• Children's Hospital Colorado
• Porter Adventist Hospital
• Rose Medical Center
• University of Colorado Health
• Swedish Medical Center

As soon as possible, an injured person should contact their insurance company to find out medical treatment is covered under their insurance policy.

When a Denver car accident is serious or fatal, it is crucial to find a Denver auto accident lawyer

When an injury is serious or a death occurs, the next step is to find an experienced Denver car accident attorney to start the financial recovery process by launching an insurance claim. Major injury or wrongful death claims are complicated and difficult to manage. Having a personal injury lawyer on board is a great relief to injured people, or to the family left behind when an accident proves fatal.