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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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreWrongful 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…
Read MoreInjured 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…
Read MoreDisclosure 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…
Read MoreColorado’s Modified Comparative Negligence Law
Accidents happen. Sometimes, they’re completely unavoidable, but usually, someone’s at fault. When it comes to determining who’s responsible to pay for the medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other harm caused by a wreck, we first have to resolve who’s at fault. We commonly think of liability for car wrecks as black-and-white — if…
Read MoreDo 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…
Read MoreFirst 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…
Read MoreSchool’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…
Read More6 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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