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What to Know About Suing a Government Entity for a Road Defect in Colorado

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A pothole swallowing a tire on I-70 or a crumbling curb outside a municipal building can leave you with more than a flat tire or a twisted ankle. When the party responsible for that dangerous condition is a city, county, or state agency, the path to compensation looks nothing like a typical injury claim, and…

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How Colorado’s Recreational Use Statute Affects Injury Claims

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  If a friend invites you onto their land to hike, fish, or camp, and you get hurt because of a hazard you never saw coming, who is responsible? Colorado has a specific law that shapes the answer, and it often surprises people who assumed a landowner is always on the hook when someone gets…

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Can You File a Workers’ Comp Claim for a Mental Health Condition in Colorado?

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Can a bad week at work really turn into a legal case? For many Colorado workers, ongoing mental strain from an unusually dangerous job, a traumatic incident on site, or an injury that spirals into depression is very real, and it can be just as disabling as a broken bone. At Mintz Law Firm, we…

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What Happens If You’re Injured in a Colorado Rideshare Accident as a Pedestrian?

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Colorado’s rideshare boom has made getting around Denver, Boulder, and the surrounding metro area easier than ever, but it has also created new risks for the pedestrians sharing the same streets and pickup zones. A driver glancing at a phone for a passenger’s exact location, a quick U-turn to reach a curb, or a rushed…

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