When 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...
Continue ReadingIn Colorado, slip-and-fall injuries await around every corner. The harsh winters, mountainous terrain, and wild temperature changes contribute to the risk. Some of these accidents cannot be prevented. They are just a circumstance of our environment. However, many slip-and-fall accidents are caused by property owners maintaining their premises negligently. Property owners are responsible for maintaining their properties in a...
Continue ReadingIn the U.S., 48% of the population owns a dog. For most Americans, dogs really are the best of friends. Still, while most dogs are friendly, an estimated 337,103 people visit the ER for dog bites every year. Victims of dog bites often sustain painful injuries. Though the resulting pain and suffering can be hard to quantify, Colorado law...
Continue ReadingLike other parts of Colorado, Fort Collins has experienced significant population growth over the past decade. From 2010 to 2020, the Fort Collins, Colorado population grew from 143,986 to 169,810. Population growth usually leads to more dangerous roads in Colorado due to more people using the streets. While some may think the most dangerous roads in Colorado lie deep...
Continue ReadingWhether you are injured in a car accident or are a victim of a crime, there is a statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit. In essence, a statute of limitations is a set time limit to bring an action against another party. Every state sets its own time limits for different types of cases, and Colorado is no...
Continue ReadingIt may not be too surprising to hear that most accidents happen close to home. In fact, according to the NHTSA, more than half of all auto accidents that cause serious injury or death occur within 25 miles of the home and at speeds less than 40 mph. But why do most accidents happen close to home? The obvious...
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