Injury
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…
Read MoreSummer in Colorado Proves Most Dangerous for Drivers
Colorado is a wonderful place to be during the summer months. Whether hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, going to a Rockies game, or just lounging in your local park, the warmer months provide a great opportunity to get outdoors and have fun. Unfortunately, not everything is as enjoyable. Despite the state being known for…
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 Things You Didn’t Know About Hiking and Biking in Colorado
Colorado weather is notoriously indecisive this time of year, but warm and sunny weather is coming. Really — we mean it! Even with the spring rain, many Coloradoans have started hitting the trails for hiking and biking adventures. And who could blame them? Our state is well-known for gorgeous locales that just beg to be…
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…
Read MoreCrosswalk Safety and What to Do Following an Accident
Even a cursory glance at our blog will show that traffic safety is a focus of ours — and for good reason. While many of the tips we’ve given in the past have concerned how to drive a motorized or non-motorized vehicle safely, what we’d like to do today is discuss crosswalks. No matter where…
Read MoreRules of the Road: Here’s What Drivers and Cyclists Need to Know
With spring in full effect, many of you reading this are either already taking your bikes out on the road or are planning to as soon as you can. Not only is this a great way to get exercise, but it’s more cost-effective than driving an automobile, better for the environment, and just plain fun.…
Read More7 Safety Tips for Springtime Cyclists
After an especially harsh winter, particularly the cold snap that swept through nearly the entire nation, most of us are probably looking forward to some beautiful, springtime weather. Yes, it’s sad that we’ll be ditching our snowboards and skiing equipment, but there are plenty of activities for you to enjoy. Springtime cycling is a wonderful…
Read MoreWhen Is a Sidewalk a Sidewalk? Mintz Law Firm Wins Colorado Court of Appeals Case Against RTD
In the case of Trujillo v. RTD, Mintz Law Firm client (Trujillo), was seriously injured when a grate surrounding a tree on the sidewalk at RTD’s 16th Street Mall Bus Turnaround broke when she walked over it. RTD argued that the case should be thrown out by the trial court because the walkway on which…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’re Injured by Someone on the Slopes
The winter season presents us with a wonderful opportunity to get out into the wilderness and have fun with our friends. Across the globe, that’s exactly what millions of people will be doing – grabbing their skiing and snowboarding gear to hit the slopes – and we couldn’t be happier about it. Skiing and snowboarding,…
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