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Winter weather in Colorado raises a question many drivers don’t consider until it’s too late: Does your auto insurance cover accidents caused by snow and ice? Colorado’s insurance laws establish minimum coverage requirements, but these standards may not fully protect you when winter conditions lead to a collision. State law mandates that all drivers carry…
Winter brings beauty to Colorado, but it also brings serious legal responsibilities for property owners. As snow and ice accumulate on walkways, parking lots, and entryways, the risk of slip-and-fall accidents increases dramatically. Property owners who fail to maintain safe conditions may find themselves facing costly liability claims when visitors are injured on their premises.…
Colorado’s Fireman’s Rule bars firefighters, police officers, and other first responders from suing property owners for injuries caused by the very dangers they were called to address. This legal doctrine exists because first responders knowingly accept the risks inherent to their professions when responding to emergencies. At Mintz Law Firm, we work with injured professionals…
Holiday parties bring people together to celebrate, but serving alcohol to guests comes with legal responsibilities many hosts don’t realize they have. In Colorado, social host liability laws can hold homeowners and party hosts accountable when an intoxicated guest causes harm after leaving their event. While these laws differ significantly from commercial dram shop liability,…
The Clock Is Ticking: 24 Hours After Your Semi-Truck Crash You’re standing on the side of the road, shaken and overwhelmed after a collision with an 80,000-pound commercial truck, and the police dispatcher just informed you that officers won’t be responding to your accident scene. The dispatcher mentions something about “accident alert” and needing to…
When Every Second Counts After Your Accident: Insurance Verification Matters Being hit by another driver leaves you shaken, injured, and facing mounting medical bills while wondering who will pay for your damages. The sinking feeling when you discover the at-fault driver might not have insurance can transform an already difficult situation into a financial nightmare.…
Head-on collisions rank among the most devastating types of car accidents on Colorado roads, often resulting in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. These crashes typically occur when one vehicle crosses the centerline or median and strikes another car traveling in the opposite direction, creating a combined-force impact far more severe than in other collision types. At…
When a parent gets injured in an accident, the financial burden extends far beyond medical bills. Childcare expenses often surge when an injured parent can no longer handle school pickups, meal prep, or daily supervision while recovering. In Colorado personal injury claims, these childcare costs can be recovered as economic damages, but calculating them requires…
The holiday shopping season transforms stores into bustling hubs of activity, but crowded aisles and hasty restocking can create dangerous conditions for shoppers. When a fall on a wet floor or an injury from falling merchandise sends you to the emergency room instead of home with your purchases, the store may be legally responsible for…
Receiving workers’ compensation benefits after a workplace injury should bring relief, not anxiety about job security. In Colorado, workers’ compensation exists to protect injured employees. However, many worry about whether their employer can terminate them while they recover. At Mintz Law Firm, we help injured Colorado workers understand their rights and protect them from wrongful…