As children, we are always taught to check both sides of the road before crossing, but sometimes that simply doesn’t matter. Car drivers have a duty of care towards those on the road, whether they be in another vehicle or on foot. But the sad fact of the world is that there are many drivers who simply do not...
Continue ReadingWhen you go to the gym, you do so with the understanding that the facility is properly managed and all equipment is safe to use. However, weights and dumbbells could easily break a bone, treadmills can send you flying backward, and any equipment left out on the floor can be a tripping hazard. Sadly, many gyms hide behind liability...
Continue ReadingInsurance adjusters may be friendly, but if you are filing a personal injury claim, these people are not your friends. The insurer should pay the amount you need to cover medical bills, property damages, and loss of wages due to your accident, but that isn’t how things work in the real world. An insurance adjuster works to ensure their...
Continue ReadingPeople drink alcohol to celebrate, spend time with friends, or relax from work. Unfortunately, people also drink and drive. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, someone is injured in a drunk driving crash every two minutes in the United States. While those numbers are staggering, that same administration reported that one person is killed every fifty minutes by...
Continue ReadingSlip-and-falls are some of the most common claims we at the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, handle when it comes to personal injury law. To win a slip-and-fall case, the plaintiff must prove that he or she suffered an injury due to the negligence of the defendant. Whether the injury was caused by a negligent person or organization, there are...
Continue ReadingTeaching your teenager to drive is a nerve-racking rite of passage for teens and adults alike. They learn the rules of the road while you guide them to handle a vehicle safely. Proper driver education can significantly reduce the risk of auto accidents.
Continue ReadingBridge strike accidents can cause serious or fatal injuries for truckers and others on the road. Sadly, they are usually caused by negligence on the part of a truck driver or trucking company. This means that you may end up paying for a mistake that was made by someone else, if you are unlucky enough to become involved in...
Continue ReadingLandlords in Colorado have a duty to keep their premises safe for their tenants. This duty may extend to protecting tenants and visitors from the risk of harm from third-party criminal activity. If you have suffered injury through a criminal assault that occurred on a rental property, your landlord may be liable for your injuries or losses on the...
Continue ReadingBicycling is good exercise, economical, eco-friendly, and an excellent way to travel through Denver. However, cyclists lack the basics protection of an enclosed vehicle and face added risks when riding in traffic. If you are a cyclist, the following tips can help keep you safe while riding in Denver and protect our right to pursue a personal injury claim...
Continue ReadingMaking the choice to place your loved one in a nursing home can be difficult. How will you know they’ll be safe? What if they aren’t being cared for properly? Will they be happy? Thankfully, our federal government has a vested interest in making sure that people choose the nursing home that is right for them, and so has...
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