Anyone who is the victim of a crime – including car wrecks where the defendant was driving carelessly, running a stop sign or red light, etc. – is entitled to restitution in the criminal proceedings which can include financial losses, such as co-pays, out of pocket expenses, lost earnings, or medical expenses which are not recovered in the civil case pursuant to § 18-1.3-601-603, C.R.S.
- Steve Wahlberg
Tags: Car Wreck, Careless Driving, Civil Case, Compensation, damages, Defendant, Injury, Medical Expenses, Red Light, Rights, Victim