Mintz Law Firm Blog

National Youth Traffic Safety Month and Keeping Your Children Safe

By Mintz Law Firm | May 22, 2018

Every parent fears for their child’s safety, whether it’s when they’re swimming in the backyard pool, riding a bike through the neighborhood, or playing in contact sports. In fact, it’s rare that a day goes by when a loving parent isn’t stressing about something that their child is doing either at home or away. Many parents would…

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10 Simple Ways to Prevent Construction Site Accidents (part 2 of 2)

By Mintz Law Firm | May 17, 2018

It 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…

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10 Simple Ways to Prevent Construction Site Accidents (part 1 of 2)

By Mintz Law Firm | May 14, 2018

Every day, thousands of construction sites across the country are in full operation with multiple workers tending to various tasks throughout the day and night. Too often, these workers are subject to injury because of unsafe working conditions – and that’s where you come in. Whether you are a business owner, site manager, or construction…

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What Can I Do If My Insurance Company Is Being Unreasonable?

By Mintz Law Firm | May 11, 2018

In 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.…

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Worker Injured While Performing Union Activities

By Mintz Law Firm | May 11, 2018

Union 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,…

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Distracted Driving Is a Danger to You and Everyone Around You

By Mintz Law Firm | May 10, 2018

We might as well label the time period we’re living in right now as “the era of distractions.” There are so many things that seem to demand our attention at any given time. There are texts to read, video clips to watch, new food to eat, online articles to read, social media statuses to update,…

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3 Elements of a Successful Wrongful Death Claim

By Mintz Law Firm | May 8, 2018

Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy. In fact, the survivors who have been left behind after the death of a loved one are frequently left with a lot of unfinished business to attend to and a mountain of extra responsibilities that must be dealt with – all while learning to live with…

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At Fault: Un- or Underinsured Drivers Can Cause Serious Damage

By Mintz Law Firm | April 4, 2018

While the majority of Coloradans accept financial responsibility when they cause an auto accident, there are individuals who choose to head out on the open road with insufficient insurance coverage – or no insurance coverage at all. These under-insured or uninsured drivers can create serious – and seriously expensive – problems for you in the…

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The Pros and Cons of Cameras in a Workers’ Compensation Claim

By Mintz Law Firm | March 28, 2018

One 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…

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Restitution and Personal Injury Settlements

By Mintz Law Firm | March 21, 2018

In 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,…

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