Mintz Law Firm Blog

Filing for Punitive Damages Against a Distracted Driver

By mintzdev | March 10, 2023

After an accident caused by a distracted driver, the person filing a personal injury claim against them is able to recover fair compensation for medical bills, property damages, and other economic and non-economic damages. People injured by a distracted driver are entitled to fair compensation because the driver behaved negligently. However, being eligible for exemplary…

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How to Prove the Impact of a Catastrophic Injury

By mintzdev | March 10, 2023

Catastrophic injuries alter the course of someone’s life. These injuries impact a person’s quality of life and ability to show up and participate in their lives. The consequences of these injuries include substantial physical pain, emotional turmoil, and financial struggle. Therefore, it’s crucial to have a seasoned and skilled attorney at your side who will…

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How Is the Value of a Burn Injury Established?

By mintzdev | March 9, 2023

As with any personal injury, it’s challenging to make an accurate prediction of the value of a burn injury case. It’s better to understand what goes into determining the value of a claim rather than trying to predict on your own. The biggest factors examined are the severity of the injury, the intentions of the…

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Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Miss-and-Run Accidents

By mintzdev | March 7, 2023

When you’re doing the best you can to be a safe and responsible driver, it can be incredibly frustrating when another driver’s reckless or careless driving causes an accident. In theory, if you’re doing your diligence, you shouldn’t have to deal with the aftermath of an accident. Unfortunately, we can’t control others’ actions. Dealing with…

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Colorado’s Helmet Laws and Assumption of the Risk Doctrine

By mintzdev | March 3, 2023

For those motorcycle rider enthusiasts who aren’t sure what the laws surrounding helmets are and how they may impact personal injury claims in the event of an accident, this article will break it down. It’s important to understand Colorado’s motorcycle helmet laws in order to keep yourself safe in the event of an accident, along…

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Construction Site Accident: Who is Liable?

By mintzdev | March 1, 2023

Construction sites are some of the most dangerous places to be in. Even with every precaution being taken, there are multiple ways that an accident and injury can occur. However, many times, construction site accidents are the result of negligence. If you were in a construction site accident, you shouldn’t have to shoulder the costs…

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What to do After Being Injured at a Construction Site as a Pedestrian?

By mintzdev | February 21, 2023

It’s probably not surprising to learn that every year, hundreds of construction workers are injured at their job sites. However, what’s not as known is that many construction site accidents involve passing pedestrians or drivers who were caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. How do these people recover fair compensation if they…

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How to Get Compensation From a Drunk Driver

By mintzdev | February 14, 2023

Being involved in a drunk driving accident can be an incredibly traumatic experience, especially if the accident results in serious injury. While a criminal court case holds the drunk driver responsible, criminal charges aren’t designed to compensate victims for their losses and suffering. People may receive some sort of compensation from a criminal case for…

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Why Is Medical Imaging Important in a Personal Injury Case?

By mintzdev | February 9, 2023

When a person is harmed by another party’s negligence, they may be able to recover fair compensation to cover the damages they’ve suffered. However, to recover fair compensation, they must first prove not only that the liable party was negligent but that their negligence caused substantial physical, emotional, mental, and financial damage. One way of…

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Does Bad Weather Remove Fault For a Motor Vehicle Accident?

By mintzdev | February 2, 2023

When the weather places a significant role in the occurrence of an accident, it can be difficult to determine whether or not a driver can still be held liable for damages. Does the presence of bad weather protect a driver from being held liable for damages? It often depends on the circumstances of the accident.…

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