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Bicycles are Everywhere — and They Have Rights!

By Mintz Law Firm | April 12, 2017

You may have noticed that the number of bicycles on the road has increased in recent years. Some cyclists have opted for these two-wheeled vehicles as a way to achieve their exercise goals. After all, riding a bike really gets the heart pumping and the muscles working, making it a fantastic workout. Others have chosen…

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Why Exercising Caution Around Dogs Is Always a Good Idea

By Mintz Law Firm | April 5, 2017

If you were to take a wild guess, how many dogs do you think currently exist in the United States? 10 million? 30 million? Try… approximately 80 million. At last count, it was estimated that 47% of households in the U.S. had at least one canine companion, and every year, the overall number of furry…

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Nursing Home Abuse Is Serious Business

By Mintz Law Firm | March 29, 2017

Elderly citizens in our country should always be given the utmost respect. After all, it was on their backbones that this great nation was built. They have stories to tell — experiences that many of us will, thankfully, never be forced to live through. Although it may seem a bit cliché to refer to them…

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6 Things You Should Do Following an Auto Accident

By Mintz Law Firm | March 22, 2017

Anyone who has ever been in a car accident will tell you that it’s one of the most stressful ordeals you can experience. Even in cases where injuries are minor, not only can your day be ruined, you’re looking at weeks, or possibly even months, of dealing with the aftermath. The good news is that…

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Denver Police Release Video of Denver Hit-and-Run

By Mintz Law Firm | January 17, 2017

Police released surveillance video Wednesday afternoon of a hit-and-run on Colfax Avenue. A woman was crossing Colfax Avenue near Elizabeth Street when a driver hit her and fled the scene just after 7 a.m. Wednesday. The video shows a gray 4-door sedan barrel through the intersection and strike the student as she crossed the street…

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Preventing Pedestrian Accidents

By Mintz Law Firm | January 17, 2017

In 2009, 16 percent of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. were among people age 65 and older, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The elderly are more susceptible to injury and death as pedestrians because many of them tend to have more limited eyesight, hearing and mobility. Many seniors on foot also…

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MADD Provides Car Accident Victims Hotline

By Mintz Law Firm | January 17, 2017

Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) provides a Victim/Survivor Helpline for those people who are coping with a loss or a serious injury due to a drunk driving car accident. Families often find the holidays an especially difficult time to cope with the loss of a loved one. MADD has trained victim advocates who provide an…

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Identity of man hit by Denver light rail train revealed

By Mintz Law Firm | January 17, 2017

The man who died after being struck by a light rail train early Wednesday  morning has been identified as Delrod Spearman, 29, of Denver. The accident happened near the West 10th Avenue and Osage Street light rail  station at approximately 5:20 a.m., according to a press release from the Denver  Office of the Medical Examiner.…

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Certain Categories of Men More Likely to Suffer Brain Injury

By Mintz Law Firm | January 17, 2017

Males are much more likely to suffer a brain injury, than women are.  However, certain sections of men, like low-income males may be much more likely to suffer a brain injury than other men. New research suggests to that young men who have low incomes, and who have poor mental skills are at a much…

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Improve Your Chances of Surviving in Aviation Accident

By Mintz Law Firm | January 17, 2017

Aircraft accidents can be devastating and have a far-reaching impact. The Colorado aircraft accident attorneys at Mintz Law Firm LLC understand the unique challenges in aircraft accident cases. Our aviation injury attorneys have a thorough understanding of the law as it relates to personal injury and product liability as it related to the aviation industry. Studies…

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