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182 Days to File: Lakewood RTD Bus Accident Claims Deadline in 2026

Your Clock is Ticking: Understanding Colorado’s Strict Bus Accident Claim Deadlines If you’ve been injured in an RTD bus accident in Colorado, you have exactly 182 days from the date of the accident to file a written notice of claim – not one day more. This strict deadline under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA)…

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What Should I Know About Injury Liability When Renting Recreational Equipment in Colorado?

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Colorado’s mountains, rivers, and trails draw millions of visitors every year, and most of them would not arrive with their own gear. Renting a pair of skis, a kayak, a snowmobile, or an e-bike has become second nature for adventure seekers across the state, but few people stop to ask who is legally responsible when…

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Can I Change Lawyers in the Middle of My Colorado Injury Case?

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You hired an attorney you trusted, but now something feels off — maybe communication has broken down, your case has stalled, or you simply don’t feel like your injury is being taken seriously. The good news is that in Colorado, you have every right to change lawyers at any point during your personal injury case, even…

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Can I Get a Ticket for Driving Too Slowly in Colorado’s Left Lane?

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Most drivers assume that as long as they stay under the speed limit, they are following the law. But in Colorado, cruising in the left lane without passing can actually earn you a traffic citation, regardless of how fast you are going. Left-lane laws are one of the more misunderstood aspects of Colorado traffic law,…

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How Do Colorado’s Mountain Pass Speed Limits Differ From Regular Highways?

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Colorado’s mountain passes don’t just test your nerves; they operate under an entirely different set of rules than the highways many drivers are used to. A stretch of road that looks wide open can turn lethal in seconds when elevation, hairpin curves, steep grades, and unpredictable weather collide, and the speed limits posted along those…

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How Does Marijuana Use Affect My Colorado Workers’ Compensation Claim?

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Colorado was among the first states in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana, but legalization does not mean protection when a workplace injury enters the picture. Many injured workers are stunned to discover that their legal use of cannabis, whether medical or recreational, can become one of the most damaging pieces of evidence against them…

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How Are Future Medical Costs Calculated in Colorado Injury Settlements?

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A serious injury doesn’t end when you leave the hospital. For many Colorado accident victims, the real financial burden begins in the months and years that follow, as ongoing surgeries, rehabilitation, medications, and specialist care accumulate into expenses that can reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Understanding how those future costs are projected…

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What Happens If I Can’t Afford Auto Insurance in Colorado? Legal Alternatives and Consequences

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Skipping auto insurance to save money feels manageable right up until the moment it isn’t, and in Colorado, that moment can arrive without warning in the form of a traffic stop, a fender bender, or a serious collision that leaves someone badly hurt. The financial consequences of driving uninsured in this state extend far beyond…

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What Does Colorado’s Modified Comparative Fault Mean for Lakewood Crashes?

If you were hurt in a Lakewood car crash and the other driver’s insurance company says you share some blame, you may wonder whether you can still recover compensation. Under C.R.S. § 13-21-111, you are not automatically barred from recovery because you contributed to the collision. Colorado applies a 50% rule: as long as your…

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28 Vehicles in Lakewood’s Deadliest I-70 Crash: Need a Semi-Truck Lawyer?

When Seconds Matter: The Life-Changing Impact of Multi-Vehicle Truck Crashes Twenty-eight vehicles. That’s not just a number—it’s 28 families whose lives changed in an instant on I-70. If you or someone you love was involved in a catastrophic semi-truck accident, you’re likely facing overwhelming medical bills, lost wages, and the daunting task of navigating insurance…

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