Denver Personal Injury Blog
5 Common Colorado Accidents and How To Avoid Them
With over 70 million visitors each year, the number of Colorado accidents continues to climb. Some are more common (and avoidable) than others, so bringing awareness to the state’s hazards and risk factors helps prevent unnecessary accident injury. It’s our goal to inform tourists and residents alike of the types of day-to-day occurrences that lead […]
Read more7 Things Every Colorado Tourist Should Know This Summer
The mid-year months draw thousands of tourists to Colorado every year, and it’s not hard to explain why. The weather is pleasant, mountains are covered in vibrant-colored flowers (and perfect for hikers of all skill levels), and can’t-miss festivals happen nearly every weekend across the state. There are a variety of activities for every traveler, […]
Read moreJury Rules Toyota Responsible for Fatal Car Crash
A federal jury awarded $11.44 million to the families involved in a devastating car accident in 2006, which claimed the lives of three people. Jurors decided that Toyota was 60-percent responsible for the accident due to a design defect in the driver’s 1996 Toyota Camry, which may have caused the car to accelerate before the […]
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About Settlements in Denver, CO
A settlement or jury award will never fully make up for the time spent, injuries sustained, and inconveniences incurred because of your specific incident. However, money is the only thing our system has available to help compensate you for your damages and losses. While we would never say that the money makes it worth going […]
Read moreSix Potential Phases of an Injury Case
There are four main phases of a personal injury case. Five phases if litigation is necessary and six phases if we go to trial. We’ll discuss them in more detail below: 1. Start-Up Phase This is when your attorneys send out the necessary representation letters to all necessary parties: including the at-fault driver’s car insurance, […]
Read moreDetermining Whether You Have a Case
You should always meet with an attorney to discuss your unique situation and whether or not you have a case. Generally speaking, if you have been involved in a motor vehicle crash that was not your fault and were injured, you have a case. Our requirements at Zaner Law Personal Injury Lawyers mirror the requirements […]
Read moreThe Four Requirements for a Personal Injury Claim
In Any Personal Injury Claim, Four “Elements” or Requirements Under the Law Must Be Satisfied 1. The person who caused the injuries must have a duty to the victim of the injuries. 2. The at-fault party must have breached his or her duty when causing the injuries. 3. Injuries or damages must have resulted from […]
Read moreColorado Car Accidents: What if Another Driver Failed to Yield?
Consider the following hypothetical: you are traveling down the highway at a normal rate of speed, both of your hands are on the wheel, and your full attention is on the road. Suddenly, another vehicle jumps out directly in front of your car. You had no opportunity to make an evasive maneuver and you slam […]
Read moreSpecial Considerations for Rollover Accident Injury Cases
Any type of auto accident has the potential to result in very serious injuries. However, rollover accidents are uniquely dangerous. Rollovers account for a highly disproportionate share of all highway fatalities. Further, rollover accidents also involve some special legal considerations. If you or a loved one has been injured in a rollover accident, please contact […]
Read moreStreet Racing and Injury Liability
Street racing, or drag racing, refers to a type of informal auto competition that takes place on public streets. Sometimes street racing occurs spontaneously, while other times it is loosely organized. Regardless, it also illegal and extremely dangerous. Far too many innocent people suffer serious injuries because of irresponsible street racing activity. If you have […]
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