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How Colorado’s Recreational Use Statute Affects Injury Claims

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Legally Reviewed by Eric C. Staton, Esq.   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…

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

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Legally Reviewed by Eric C. Staton, Esq. 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…

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

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Legally Reviewed by Eric C. Staton, Esq. 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…

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