Personal Injury
What to Do Before Filing a Personal Injury Claim
When you are injured in an accident, things can quickly become a chaotic mess of doctors and paperwork. If you are considering seeking compensation for your injuries through a lawsuit, it can be difficult to know where to start. Important Steps to Take Taking these several steps after your accident will help when you are […]
Read moreDash Cams and Auto Accidents
Dashboard cameras have been gaining traction in the U.S. over the last two years. Multiple dash cam recordings of the Chelyabinsk meteor exploding over Russia in 2013 initially increased awareness. As more Americans began using dash cams, online videos of accidents began appearing, and those videos often showed situations where one driver was deemed to […]
Read moreWhen an Auto Accident Isn’t All That Simple
The majority of car accidents result from two cars colliding. But sometimes, the situation is not straightforward, and there’s a scramble to figure out who is at fault. Such is the case of a Roaring Fork Transportation Authority bus that swerved to avoid an accident with a John Deere tractor. During the process of maneuvering […]
Read moreWhen Skiing Fun Results in Personal Injury
Skiing is meant for enjoyment, and many people look forward to the winter months when they can dust off their snow gear and hit the powder. While all are anticipating a time of fun activity and leisure, many do not consider the potential dangers associated with skiing. After all, if we did, we likely wouldn’t […]
Read moreColorado Changed Its Auto Accident Liability Laws
For those who drive through states, understanding how automobile accident laws change from jurisdiction to jurisdiction is important. An accident can happen just about anywhere, and it often occurs where someone is extremely comfortable driving, such as near home, or in places that are entirely unfamiliar. Colorado is a prime example of where the laws […]
Read moreSoft Tissue Injury: Protecting yourself after a car accident in Denver, CO
Injuries in an accident involve the entire body. Some parts may be unscathed, while others are severely damaged. Sometimes, a body part can look fine but doesn’t work the way it should or hurts during a specific movement because of the accident. What happens in this situation is that the accident victim knows he or […]
Read moreWho is Responsible for Hospital Bills after an Accident?
It is a given that hospitals and medical providers are going to require payment for services rendered when an accident victim comes into their facility, and the general rule of thumb is that it is the patient who is responsible for paying the medical bills. This may seem unfair if the patient was injured at […]
Read moreHow a Slip-and-Fall Injury is Defined
Walk into a store, slip on a wet floor that wasn’t clearly marked, become injured and it’s a slip-and-fall injury, right? It depends. Sometimes the incident is clear-cut; other times, not necessarily. It might be that there was a failure by the premises holder to maintain a safe surface; however, there can also be extenuating […]
Read moreTort Reform: How Good of An Idea Is It?
The word “tort” is Latin and means to “wrong, harm or twist.” In the court system, a tort case is a redressing of a wrong, i.e., a tort that was inflicted by an offender. This type of action does not include consideration of criminal law; it is a civil case and, as such, is tried […]
Read morePersonal Injury Lawsuits & the Statute of Limitations
The moment an accident happens, no matter what type it is, a legal clock starts ticking known as the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is a set of laws that dictate how long someone has to bring about a lawsuit against those who caused harm, whether it is the driver of another […]
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