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Getting into a hit and run accident can throw your life into turmoil. In some instances, the driver for the accident flees the scene before you can identify the car or driver, which can make things even worse. The reasons some drivers “hit and run” run the gamut from a lack of insurance to driving under the…
Read MoreSummer 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreSummer 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,…
Read MoreIt seems that you can’t drive or even walk very far these days without seeing some sort of construction going on, whether it’s road workers digging up a city street or construction of a new commercial building. While we certainly wish that these jobs were 100% safe, the truth is that accidents in the construction…
Read MoreIn 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.…
Read MoreUnion 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,…
Read MoreOne 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…
Read MoreIn People v. Stanley, the Colorado Court of Appeals determined whether a defendant in a criminal case (Stanley) should be entitled to a reduction in the restitution he was ordered to pay the victim after Stanley’s automobile insurance carrier also paid the victim $25,000 in insurance proceeds. After Stanley pled guilty to felony vehicular assault,…
Read MoreSome of the more complex cases a law firm can take on are claims against governmental agencies. Not only are damages that a plaintiff can recover from governmental agencies capped by law, but the claims that can be brought against governmental agencies are very limited. The general rule is that the government and its employees…
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