What To Do If Medical Bills Exceed the Insurance Limit

In the realm of healthcare expenses, unexpected occurrences, such as serious car accidents, can sometimes become a financial burden. Despite having insurance coverage, there may be instances where medical bills surpass the limits of your policy. Navigating such circumstances can be daunting, but there are particular ways to address the situation effectively and responsibly. If…

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What New Legislation on Damage Caps Means For You

You probably already know that there’s a limit on how long you can wait before filing a personal injury claim — the statute of limitations on any claim means that cases that occurred more than a certain number of years ago can no longer be pursued. What you might not know is that there’s also…

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Who Can Make a Legal Claim? What Can They Recover?

Laws vary a lot on a state-by-state basis, especially when it comes to personal injury or wrongful death. Colorado, like most states, has a unique set of rules concerning wrongful death lawsuits. That’s why you need an experienced law firm on your side. What Is a Wrongful Death? In Colorado, wrongful deaths are covered by…

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Injured in a Construction Accident? Here’s What You Need to Know

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the country. According to OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration), 971 of the 4674 deaths in the workplace in 2017 — almost one in five — were in the construction sector. In addition to those fatalities, thousands more workers were injured enough to lose work…

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Disclosure of Insurance Liability Coverage: What Colorado’s House Bill 19-1283 Means for You

Colorado’s House Bill 19-1283 passed in 2019 and becomes effective on January 1, 2020. The purpose of this law is to provide the citizens of Colorado transparency in the insurance claims process by understanding the total amount of insurance coverage available to them when they’ve been injured in an auto accident. The law will apply…

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Colorado’s Modified Comparative Negligence Law

We commonly think of liability for car wrecks as black-and-white — if one person is at fault, the other must be the victim. However, the situation can be far more complicated than that. What if one driver was speeding and the other was looking at his phone? What if both drivers run stop signs? How…

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Do I Have to Sign That? What You Need to Know About Medical Record Disclosure

When you visit with a physician for a medical concern — or even an annual checkup — you expect for the records from your visit to remain confidential — and luckily they do. This is known as the patient-physician privilege. The purpose of this privilege is “to enhance the effective diagnosis and treatment of illness…

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First Aid for Dog Bites

When we think of dogs, we often picture man’s best friend: cute, fluffy tail-wagging, face-licking animals. Unfortunately, not all dogs are so nice. Sometimes, dogs bite. Whether due to prior abuse, lack of care, accidental playing, or personality, dog bites can be serious and lead to severe injury and blood loss. It is important to…

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School’s Out for Summer: Keep Our Neighborhoods Safe for Kids

School’s out for summer! Whether you’re a kid (summer is here!) or a parent (is it summer already?), it’s time to have some fun in the sun, mix up the routine, and take a break from Fortnite for some good old-fashioned outdoor recreation.   Due to this influx of children who will be running, riding…

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6 Clues That It’s Time to Call an Attorney

When you’re faced with a personal injury situation, having legal counsel on your side – someone with substantial resources and knowledge of proceedings and how to effectively fight for you against other entities – is an indispensable tool to assist you in getting what you deserve. The question is… when is it time to pick…

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