Mintz Law Firm Blog

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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Why You Should Avoid Driving After Smoking Marijuana

By Mintz Law Firm | April 16, 2018

Whether you smoke marijuana or prefer to ingest it in some form of edible, the number one concern at all times is to maintain your own safety and the safety of others. This obviously goes for those who use marijuana for medical reasons or enjoy it recreationally. You’d think that driving after smoking or ingesting…

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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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Common Causes of Wrongful Death

By Mintz Law Firm | March 29, 2018

When a person is killed because of someone else’s carelessness, a wrongful death case emerges. The victim’s family has a right to sue the negligent person for damages, including medical bills, funeral expenses and lost income. Unfortunately wrongful deaths occur on a daily basis in the U.S. Let’s take a look at the most common…

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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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Can I Sue the Government?

By Mintz Law Firm | March 21, 2018

Some 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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