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How Colorado’s New Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements Affect Your Coverage in 2025

October 24, 2025

Colorado drivers can breathe easy in 2025. The state’s minimum auto insurance requirements remain unchanged at 25/50/15, meaning you don’t need to update your policy or pay higher premiums if you already carry minimum coverage. However, just because the law hasn’t changed doesn’t mean your current coverage adequately protects you in today’s world of rising…

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Halloween Safety: Protecting Trick-or-Treaters From Personal Injury Accidents

October 24, 2025

Halloween ranks among the most dangerous nights of the year for children, with pedestrian fatalities jumping dramatically as excited trick-or-treaters flood neighborhood streets after dark. Research analyzing decades of data reveals children are three times more likely to be struck and killed by a car on October 31 than on any other day of the…

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Colorado’s 2025 Updates to Occupational Disease Coverage in Workers’ Comp

October 24, 2025

Workplace injuries happen suddenly, but occupational diseases develop slowly over time. Colorado workers facing conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, hearing loss, or respiratory illness from workplace exposures need to understand how recent changes to workers’ compensation law affect their rights. While the fundamental structure of occupational disease coverage remains intact, several 2025 updates to Colorado’s…

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Seasonal Agricultural Workers’ Rights After Injuries in Colorado

October 24, 2025

Colorado’s agricultural industry depends heavily on seasonal workers who harvest crops, tend livestock, and perform labor-intensive tasks. When these workers suffer injuries on the job, understanding their legal rights becomes critical. Unlike many states that exempt agricultural workers from workers’ compensation coverage, Colorado requires most farm employers to provide benefits, but navigating the system presents…

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Quantifying Pain and Suffering in Colorado Personal Injury Cases: The Current Approach

October 24, 2025

Putting a price tag on pain seems impossible, yet Colorado’s legal system requires exactly that when compensating injury victims. Unlike medical bills with clear dollar amounts, pain and suffering damages represent the intangible losses you experience after an accident. Colorado’s approach to calculating these non-economic damages has evolved significantly, with major changes taking effect in…

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What Compensation Can I Recover After Being Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Denver?

October 2, 2025

Navigating the Aftermath of an Uninsured Motorist Accident in Denver Being hit by an uninsured driver in Denver can leave you facing mounting medical bills, lost wages, and significant stress without the usual insurance safety net. This unexpected situation forces many accident victims to wonder what compensation options are available when the at-fault driver has…

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How Ski Pass Waivers Impact Your Legal Rights

October 1, 2025

Every skier and snowboarder faces the same ritual at Colorado’s mountain resorts: purchasing lift tickets often requires signing liability waivers, sometimes buried in dense legal language or digital agreements most people scroll through quickly. The disturbing truth is that many visitors have no idea how these documents may affect their ability to seek compensation if…

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Can You File a Personal Injury Claim If You Weren’t Wearing a Seatbelt?

October 1, 2025

The sinking realization that you weren’t wearing a seatbelt during a car accident can add stress and worry to an already traumatic situation, leaving many Colorado accident victims wondering if their failure to buckle up completely destroys their chances of receiving compensation for their injuries. This common concern stems from widespread misunderstanding about how Colorado’s…

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Who’s At Fault After a Hairpin Turn Collision?

October 1, 2025

Hairpin turns on Colorado’s mountain roads create some of the most challenging driving conditions in the United States, yet thousands of drivers navigate these sharp curves daily without incident, while others find themselves involved in devastating collisions that leave victims wondering who bears legal responsibility. The unique characteristics of these extreme curves—often featuring steep grades,…

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Do Premises Liability Laws Apply to Avalanches at Ski Resorts?

October 1, 2025

Avalanches represent one of the most catastrophic natural disasters that can strike Colorado ski resorts, yet the legal complexity surrounding these events often leaves injured victims and their families confused about their rights and options for compensation. The intersection of premises liability law and natural disasters creates a murky legal landscape where traditional rules about…

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