While it’s more common for accidents to happen in public spaces involving two private parties, there are certain situations that are a little more complicated. For example, what happens if you get injured by a delivery driver or a city repair truck? Is the employee of the company liable or the company itself? To answer this question, we need...
Continue ReadingMost personal injury cases focus on compensatory damages, such as medical treatment and lost wages. But there is another type of damages awarded in rare circumstances: punitive damages. So, what is “punitive damage” and how might it be applied to your case? The easiest way to define punitive damage is to use an example. Let’s say you get into...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one in an accident is incredibly tragic, especially if it could’ve been prevented. In cases like this, surviving family members often wonder if there is any recourse for their loss. Most jurisdictions recognize the need for compensation following an untimely death, especially when it involves a negligent party. In Colorado, surviving family members may file what...
Continue ReadingWhile the legal world has a lot of different jargon, there is a good chance you’ve heard of the concept of burden of proof. So what is burden of proof? Essentially, it is the amount of evidence that the prosecution needs to show to prove the defendant acted unreasonably, breached their duty of care, or harmed the plaintiff. In...
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 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...
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