Car accidents on Colorado roads are very common. Even a minor accident can lead to a serious injury like whiplash, a concussion, or broken bones. Additionally, a collision can result in thousands of dollars in property damage and vehicle repair costs. Typically, the at-fault driver’s insurance policy helps cover these costs. Despite state laws mandating car insurance coverage, some...
Continue ReadingDid you suffer injuries in a rear-end collision with multiple cars? You may be confused about how to move forward with getting compensation for your injuries. Establishing liability is vital to securing compensation for your harm, especially in multi-car accidents. However, determining who is at fault in these situations is difficult without an experienced personal injury attorney. Don’t let...
Continue ReadingWhen you are injured due to someone else’s negligence, you have the legal right to seek compensation for your damages. Naturally, you may be curious about the amount of compensation you can expect. Perhaps you have heard about a realistic settlement calculator. These calculators provide insight into your known and projected expenses. However, there is a vital element these...
Continue ReadingDenver has seen enormous growth over the past decade, adding more than 115,000 residents between 2010 and 2020. Throughout 2021, Colorado recorded 672 fatal car accidents, 50% higher than the number of deadly accidents registered in 2011. The heavy concentration of residents in Denver who drive, bike, and walk throughout the city make accidents inevitable. Some intersections in Denver...
Continue ReadingColoradans enjoy buying products that spark joy and make their lives easier. And they rightfully expect those products to be safe and free from dangerous hazards. Unfortunately, some parties place profits over consumer safety, leading to defective product liability. As a result, seriously defective products injure, harm, and even kill many people yearly. While no amount of money will...
Continue ReadingWhen a loved one dies because of someone else’s negligence, filing a lawsuit may be the last thing on surviving family members’ minds. However, filing a wrongful death and survival action are two ways a deceased’s family may seek justice. What Is a Colorado Survival Action? A survival action allows for compensation on the decedent’s behalf when someone else’s...
Continue ReadingColorado sees its fair share of hit and run accidents. A hit and run accident occurs when a driver strikes a pedestrian or a piece of property and leaves the scene without reporting the accident. In 2021 alone, Denver, Colorado, saw thirteen hit and run fatalities. Denver has already seen twelve hit-and-run fatalities through the first eight months of...
Continue ReadingWhen someone’s negligence causes a severe injury, the victim deserves compensation. Most assume that litigation is the primary avenue for victims to recover compensation for their injuries. This assumption is wrong. In fact, the vast majority of personal injury cases filed nationwide are settled outside of court. The settlement process often involves mediation in personal injury claims. This dynamic...
Continue ReadingWhile researching the process of filing a personal injury claim, you may have come across the term “negligence.” Believe it or not, negligence has a specific legal definition, and it has one of the largest impacts on personal injury cases. So, what does negligence mean in law? Legally speaking, negligence is the failure to behave in a way that...
Continue ReadingWith Boulder’s population growth comes an increase in traffic and accidents. While most collisions appear to happen randomly, there are dangerous intersections in Boulder, CO, where collisions more commonly occur. We all know those intersections where we seem to see a lot of accidents. Drivers in Boulder may recognize these locations as part of their daily routine. Identifying the...
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