The O'Sullivan Law Firm

09/01/2026

Starting today, Waymo is opening its fully driverless ride service to the public in Denver. The rollout will begin gradually across roughly 60 square miles of the city.

It’s pretty remarkable technology. But from our perspective, there’s an equally interesting question: What happens when a car with nobody behind the wheel causes a crash?

Colorado law already accounts for autonomous vehicles, and removing the human driver does not remove responsibility when someone gets hurt. It may just change where we have to look for it.

Welcome to Denver, Waymo. We’ll be watching closely 👀

If you want to get into the details read our article from just last year: https://osullivan-law-firm.com/what-happens-if-a-self-driving-car-hits-you/

What to know if you’re in a Waymo crash in Denver, including Colorado laws and liability after a driverless car accident.

08/24/2026

Colorado is changing the way it talks about collisions on the road. Under a new state law, roughly 90 sections of Colorado law now use “crash” or “incident” instead of “accident.”

It may sound like a small change, but words shape how we think about what happened. A driver may not have intended to hurt someone, but that does not mean the crash was unavoidable.

At The O’Sullivan Law Firm, we’ve been making this distinction for years. Now Colorado law is catching up.

Read more about why Colorado is saying “crash, not accident.”
https://osullivan-law-firm.com/why-colorado-says-crash-instead-of-accident/

If you’ve been injured in a Colorado crash and need answers from an experienced attorney, call or text The O’Sullivan Law Firm any time at 3033885304 to talk to a lawyer for free.

08/21/2026

Your car can look as good as new after a crash and still be worth less than it was before.

That loss is called diminished value, and in Colorado, you may be able to recover it from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. The catch? Insurers generally aren’t going to bring it up for you.

We explain how diminished value claims work, which vehicles tend to have the strongest claims, and what to know before settling your property damage claim.

Read about it here: https://osullivan-law-firm.com/colorado-law-on-diminished-value-after-a-car-accident-repair/

If you’ve been in a crash and have questions about what you may be entitled to recover, call or text The O’Sullivan Law Firm at 303-388-5304. Advice is always free.

Even after full repairs, your car may lose value. Learn how Colorado law allows you to claim compensation for diminished value after an accident. Call us today!

08/14/2026

Dog bite claims are rising across the country, but if you’re bitten in Colorado, the law comes with some important fine print.

Colorado is a strict liability state for serious dog bite injuries, but that doesn’t necessarily mean every type of damage is automatically covered.

We break down what the law says, when a dog owner may be responsible, and what to do after a bite.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by a dog, call or text The O’Sullivan Law Firm at 303-388-5304 for a free consultation.

Read more: https://osullivan-law-firm.com/dog-bite-claims-are-rising-nationally/

Learn how Colorado dog bite laws work as claims rise nationwide, including liability rules, victim rights, and steps to pursue compensation after an attack.

08/12/2026

Effective Today - Colorado is putting new rideshare safety rules in place for companies like Uber and Lyft.

The changes include stronger background check requirements, faster investigations of serious complaints, new protections against account sharing and imposter drivers, and more safety reporting.

For people injured in a rideshare crash, these rules may also mean more information is available about a driver’s history and how the rideshare company handled potential safety concerns.

A rideshare crash can involve more than just the driver behind the wheel. Understanding the company’s role, its insurance coverage and the records available can make a real difference.

Read more about it from CPR here
https://www.cpr.org/2026/08/12/new-colorado-rideshare-safety-provisions-go-into-effect-this-month/

If you’ve been injured in an Uber or Lyft crash in Colorado, call or text The O’Sullivan Law Firm for free legal advice.

Uber and Lyft riders will receive greater protections when new regulations come online this August.

07/28/2026

Wildfire smoke can turn a familiar Colorado road into a dangerous one in a matter of minutes.

Reduced visibility, falling debris, frightened wildlife and emergency vehicles all increase the risk of a crash. But difficult conditions do not excuse careless driving. Drivers still have a responsibility to slow down, leave more space and adjust to what is happening around them.

Our latest article covers how to drive safely through wildfire smoke, who may be responsible when a crash occurs and what evidence can help protect your rights.

Read the article here:
https://osullivan-law-firm.com/colorado-wildfire-smoke-driving-crash-liability/

If you were injured because another driver failed to adjust to dangerous conditions, call or text The O’Sullivan Law Firm at 303-388-5304 for a free conversation with an experienced Colorado personal injury attorney.

Learn how wildfire smoke affects driving safety in Colorado and who may be liable after a crash caused by reduced visibility or hazardous road conditions.

07/09/2026

Colorado’s express lane law is not just about a $75 fine.

When drivers cut across solid white lines to jump in or out of express lanes, they create dangerous, unpredictable moments at highway speeds. That is exactly why Colorado began enforcing this rule in 2025.

And if that illegal weaving causes a crash, the violation may become much more than a ticket. It may become direct evidence of fault in an injury case.

Read more about what this law means for Colorado drivers, and why it matters after a crash at this link:

https://osullivan-law-firm.com/colorados-express-lane-law-is-about-more-than-a-75-fine/

If you have an issue with express lane weavers, give us a call or text at 303-388-5304 to talk to a lawyer for free.

06/24/2026

After a drunk driving crash, responsibility may not stop with the driver.

Colorado’s dram shop law is narrow, but in certain cases, a bar, restaurant or other licensed alcohol vendor can be held accountable for knowingly serving someone who was visibly intoxicated before that person caused serious harm.

The deadline matters, too. Dram shop claims in Colorado generally must be brought within one year, which is much shorter than many people expect.

If you or someone you love was hurt by a drunk driver, it’s worth understanding every possible source of accountability.

Read more from The O’Sullivan Law Firm, and call or text 303-388-5304 for free legal advice.

https://osullivan-law-firm.com/what-colorados-dram-shop-law-says-about-bar-responsibility/

05/27/2026

You can do everything right on the road and still be left exposed after a crash.

Colorado has the highest underinsured motorist rate in the country at 49.7%. The Insurance Information Institute also lists Colorado as the ninth-highest state for uninsured motorists, with 19.7% of drivers uninsured in 2023.

That means the driver who hits you may not have enough insurance, or any insurance at all, to cover the damage they cause.

This is why uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage, often called UM/UIM coverage, matters so much. It is protection you put in place before a crash happens, so you are not forced to depend on someone else’s insurance after your life has already been disrupted.

At The O’Sullivan Law Firm, we do not sell insurance. But we do see what happens when injured people learn too late that the at-fault driver was not properly covered.

Read more about how UM/UIM coverage can protect you and your family:
https://osullivan-law-firm.com/the-insurance-gap-how-uninsured-and-underinsured-motorist-coverage-protects-you/

If you were hurt in a crash and have questions about your options, call or text 303-388-5304 for free advice.

Colorado has a massive insurance gap. See how uninsured motorist coverage protects you when an at-fault driver is underinsured.

05/22/2026

Colorado’s hands-free law has been in affect since the start of the year. Scott O’Sullivan spent years working with families, safety advocates and lawmakers to help write and pass the bill because he had seen, again and again, the damage distracted driving causes.

Now that the law is in effect, one question still matters after a crash: can we prove the other driver was distracted?

That proof can come from phone records, witness statements, crash reports, vehicle data, camera footage and the driver’s own behavior before impact. And it matters because insurance companies may still try to minimize what happened, even when distraction seems obvious.

At The O’Sullivan Law Firm, we know how to investigate distracted driving crashes and build the evidence needed to protect injured people.

If you were hit by a distracted driver in Colorado, call or text The O’Sullivan Law Firm at 303-388-5304 for free legal advice. Talk directly with a lawyer today to protect your future.

Read more about proving distraction under Colorado’s hands-free law.

https://osullivan-law-firm.com/proving-distraction-under-colorados-hands-free-law/

Colorado’s hands-free law is reducing crashes, but proving distraction is difficult. Learn how to protect your legal claim.