D.J. Banovitz has been representing accident victims against insurance companies for many years. He wrote this informative and easy-to-understand consumer legal book to explain what a personal injury case is, the parts of a lawsuit, and the different types of insurance. The book offers advice on what to do immediately after a wreck, details seven costly mistakes that can ruin a personal injury case in Colorado, and offers practical tips to avoid them. This book should be required reading for drivers and passengers in Colorado; everyone who travels by car should understand personal injury law before an accident occurs. Further, anyone in the unfortunate position of dealing with a personal injury case in Colorado could certainly benefit from the wealth of knowledge in these pages. After reading this book, you should consult an attorney for legal advice. Originally from Chicago, D.J. Banovitz graduated from Colorado State University and the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He exclusively practices plaintiff's personal injury law and has litigated hundreds of cases in the Denver metro area. Watch for his next book, Legal Advertising Exposed: A Consumer's Guide to Finding the Right Lawyer.