When St. Patrick’s Day arrives this year, millions of people across the country will once again be attending late night celebrations with their family and friends at bars and private parties. While most people will play it safe and be responsible, the truth is that there is a heightened danger for traffic accidents due to… Read more »
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 more »
Personal injury law is a subject that millions of people utilize every year to seek fair compensation for accidents, injuries, and much more. When handled by an experienced attorney, the results of a personal injury lawsuit can help you get your life back on track by assisting you with financial expenses and other means of… Read more »
The idea of making a legal claim or going to court, at least for most people, is something that causes great anxiety and stress. For someone not familiar with the process, the entire experience can be confusing, drawn out, and twists and turns along the way that may not make sense. While there may be… Read more »
In the case of Nibert v. GEICO, the Colorado Court of Appeals answered questions about a plaintiff’s remedies when the plaintiff’s insurance carrier in an underinsured motorist (UIM) bodily injury claim was found to have unreasonably delayed paying UIM benefits. Please feel free to visit our page on UIM coverage to learn more about those benefits…. Read more »
When a person is killed because of someone else’s carelessness, a wrongful death case emerges. The victim’s family has a right to sue the negligent person for damages, including medical bills, funeral expenses and lost income. Unfortunately wrongful deaths occur on a daily basis in the U.S. Let’s take a look at the most common… Read more »
Some of the more complex cases a law firm can take on are claims against governmental agencies. Not only are damages that a plaintiff can recover from governmental agencies capped by law, but the claims that can be brought against governmental agencies are very limited. The general rule is that the government and its employees… Read more »
As a team of experienced personal injury attorneys, we often hear the question, “What actually constitutes ‘personal injury’?” The short answer to this question is: negligence that caused harm. In order to begin fighting your case or negotiating any type of settlement, you and your personal injury lawyer will need to be able to prove… Read more »
When you choose to shop at a store, explore an attraction, or even visit a private residence, landowners have certain legal obligations to you as a visitor. Those legal obligations depend on the relationship between the landowner and the visitor. This article explores the three relationships defined by Colorado law and highlights some of the… Read more »
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that approximately three percent of the United States workforce suffers an injury every single year. Regardless of the type of job you do, accidents can happen quickly and without warning, but some industries have proven themselves to be more dangerous than others. Here are the most accident-prone industries according to… Read more »