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Who Pays When Another Driver Is in a Crash With Your Car?

By mintzdev | August 18, 2022

It is pretty straightforward that when you cause an accident with your car, your car insurance will often pay for the damages involved. However, you may wonder what happens when the person driving your car isn’t you when an accident occurs. Will the fact that you weren’t behind the wheel prevent you from making a…

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Can More Than One Party Be Liable in a Sideswipe Accident in Colorado?

By mintzdev | August 16, 2022

Sideswipe accidents are among the most commonly occurring accidents in Colorado. And just like any other accidents, sideswipe collisions are terrifying and financially draining. This makes knowing the party at fault a critical step in streamlining the processes and legal procedures that follow. Technically, the party responsible is deemed negligent and hence legally liable for…

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How Do Low-Visibility Weather Conditions Affect Drivers?

By mintzdev | August 11, 2022

Driving is typically easy in Colorado, but that changes when the weather goes wild. Even the most experienced and careful drivers can cause accidents when driving in low-visibility weather conditions. Statistically, according to the Federal Highway Administration, approximately 21% of all car accidents occur during adverse weather conditions. Conditions that tend to reduce the visibility…

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How Can I Prove I Was Injured on the Job? 

By mintzdev | August 9, 2022

Workers’ compensation cases can become challenging if insurance companies deny a claim or an employer acts wrongfully when an employee pursues their rightful compensation. An essential aspect of work-related injury cases is solidifying evidence regarding the injuries and circumstances of an employee’s sustained harm. With the necessary evidence supporting your claim, your employer has less…

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Can You Obtain Compensation in a Low-Impact Collision in Colorado?

By mintzdev | August 4, 2022

Even though no one expects to be involved in a car accident, they are common throughout Colorado. While some car accidents can quickly be resolved with insurance claims, others, like low-impact collisions, are more complicated. A low-impact collision is a crash that happens at a low speed, causing little or no property damage. These accidents…

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7 Obstacles People With SCIs Face for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month

By mintzdev | August 2, 2022

A spinal cord injury (SCI) damages the connection between the brain and the rest of the body, leading to long-term and even permanent complications. SCI can cause you to experience many health problems and other limitations in your daily life. Unfortunately, most SCIs are caused by preventable situations, including car accidents, falls, motorcycle accidents, and…

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Who May Be Liable in a Colorado Rideshare Accident?

By mintzdev | July 28, 2022

Companies such as Uber and Lyft offer popular apps to help people catch a ride or find a driver nearby to help them reach their destination. While these services offer many benefits, especially in busy cities, choosing ridesharing doesn’t eliminate the risks of getting into a car accident. Unfortunately, many people have been in a…

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Are Colorado Medical Malpractice Damages Capped?

By mintzdev | July 26, 2022

Healthcare professionals are often trusted in doctor’s offices, hospitals, and other facilities. Doctors, nurses, and other essential medical personnel help patients with proper treatment and medicine. On the contrary, medical errors and preventable mistakes lead patients to suffer injuries and varying damages. When malpractice cases arise, it can be very challenging for patients to cope…

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5 Resources for Finding a Quality Colorado Nursing Home

By mintzdev | July 19, 2022

Trusting a nursing home facility with the care of a family member is a challenge many families face in Colorado. Reports of elder abuse over the years have proven the severe and unfortunate effects of physical, mental, financial, and sexual abuse. Neglecting elders, especially in nursing home care, causes varying hardships in mental, physical, and…

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Understanding Colorado’s Nursing Home Safety Violations

By mintzdev | July 12, 2022

When you entrust a nursing home with the care and keeping of a loved one, that nursing home has a duty to meet your expectations. Any nursing home that refuses reasonable care can be held in violation of Colorado’s nursing home safety standards. If you want to take action against a nursing home, however, you…

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