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What to Do When You Spot an Aggressive Driver

February 14, 2019

Aggressive drivers can be the source of a lot of anxiety for fellow drivers on the road. Unexpected maneuvers, reckless driving, and more can put the aggressive driver and other in dangerous situations. It’s important to learn what to do when you spot a driver like this so that you can, pardon the pun, steer…

What to Do If You’re Injured by Someone on the Slopes

December 12, 2018

As the winter season unfolds, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to the slopes for exhilarating skiing and snowboarding adventures, it’s essential to recognize the potential risks that come with these thrilling activities. Ski slopes are beautiful and very alluring for both snow sports enthusiasts and families looking for a fun vacation. While most winter sports enthusiasts return…

What to Do if You Suspect Your Child is Injured by a Vaccine

September 13, 2018

Vaccines are an important part of a child’s life. When received on a regular basis, vaccines help reduce the risk of serious illness and even death. Without them, we would still collectively experience things like tuberculosis, polio, scarlet fever, whooping cough, and so many more preventable diseases and infections. While generally considered to be quite…

Back to School: Understanding Traffic Laws in School Zones

August 30, 2018

The safety of our children must always be a top priority in everything that we do. Not only are children our most precious assets, but they also rely on responsible adults, who know better than they do, to fully enjoy the fun and relaxation of being young. Traffic safety is always a concern as it…

Avoid These Summer Safety Risks

July 10, 2018

Summer is finally here, and that means everyone is ready to have a fantastic time outdoors with friends and family. It’s important to remember, however, that summer often brings some activities that require extra attention to safety. We’re not trying to be fuddy-duddies here, but we’ve seen plenty of injuries to understand the reasons why you should…

An Attorney Can Get You A Better Settlement Than Going It Alone

June 27, 2018

The idea of making a legal claim or going to court, at least for most people, is something that causes great anxiety and stress. For someone not familiar with the process, the entire experience can be confusing, drawn out, and twists and turns along the way that may not make sense. While there may be…

When Trampoline Fun Turns into Trampoline Injury

May 30, 2018

Summer is finally upon us, and that means kids in your neighborhood will be looking to have fun every chance they get. If you have a trampoline in your backyard, or have neighbors with a trampoline, it’s likely that you and your family will be spending more time on the trampoline as the days get longer. But,…

What Can I Do If My Insurance Company Is Being Unreasonable?

May 11, 2018

In the case of Nibert v. GEICO, the Colorado Court of Appeals answered questions about a plaintiff’s remedies when the plaintiff’s insurance carrier in an underinsured motorist (UIM) bodily injury claim was found to have unreasonably delayed paying UIM benefits. Please feel free to visit our page on UIM coverage to learn more about those benefits.…

Worker Injured While Performing Union Activities

May 11, 2018

Union workers can wear many hats in relationship to their employment. They are like most other employees, union or otherwise, during the workday. They are supporters for fair wages and employment conditions during a strike. And those involved with union leadership are advocates for union members and negotiators of collective bargaining agreements with management. So,…

The Pros and Cons of Cameras in a Workers’ Compensation Claim

March 28, 2018

One of the questions we receive most frequently with regards to workers’ compensation cases is whether video surveillance is useful when arguing a case. Clients want to know if video footage could help them in their fight for benefits, or if an employer can use video footage against them. Knowing the answer to this query…