Personal Injury

Dash Cams and Auto Accidents

Posted in Car Accidents on March 25, 2015

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 more

When an Auto Accident Isn’t All That Simple

Posted in Car Accidents on March 23, 2015

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 more

When Skiing Fun Results in Personal Injury

Posted in Ski Accident on March 20, 2015

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 more

Colorado Changed Its Auto Accident Liability Laws

Posted in Car Accidents | In the News on March 18, 2015

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 more

Soft Tissue Injury: Protecting yourself after a car accident in Denver, CO

Posted in Car Accidents on March 13, 2015

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 more

Who is Responsible for Hospital Bills after an Accident?

Posted in Personal Injury on March 9, 2015

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 more

How a Slip-and-Fall Injury is Defined

Posted in Slip and Fall Accidents in Denver, Colorado on March 6, 2015

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 more

Tort Reform: How Good of An Idea Is It?

Posted in Mass Tort on March 4, 2015

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 more

The Unique Road Dangers of Trucks

Posted in Truck Accident on May 4, 2015

Every driver at one point or another has driven near a commercial truck on the road and felt the sudden urge to be alert and cautious. The sheer size of a commercial truck, which can legally weigh as much as 85,000 pounds in Colorado, dwarfs just about every other vehicle with which it shares the […] Read more

Personal Injury Lawsuits & the Statute of Limitations

Posted in Personal Injury on March 1, 2015

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 […] Read more