No two personal injury claims are the exact same. While some Coloradans might benefit from taking their case to court, others may be better off working with their attorney to settle outside of the courtroom. A good personal injury attorney will recognize this and will carefully consider the details of your case, as well as… Read more »
How to Deal with a Rabid Dog
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but they can also be very dangerous when they’ve been infected with rabies. Rabid dogs can be unpredictable and vicious, and their bite can be deadly. Understanding the seriousness of rabies, recognizing the signs, and knowing how to pursue treatment are critical to protecting you and your loved ones…. Read more »
How to Handle a Dog Bite
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but even the friendliest canines have sharp teeth. Dog bites may happen for any number of reasons. Whether a puppy is in its teething stage and is going through a nipping phase, or a strange dog feels threatened and attacks, bites can be painful and dangerous. Because dog bites… Read more »
Boating Accidents Are Preventable with These Tips
Memorial Day is over, summer is almost here, and boating season has officially arrived! If you’re like many Colorado residents, you love taking off for the lake on the weekends so that you can kick back and relax on your boat with your friends and loved ones. After all, the boating life is a carefree… Read more »
Elderly Abuse Calls for Swift and Decisive Action
As shocking as it may seem, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) receives more than half a million reported instances of elder abuse on an annual basis. Even more disturbing, it is believed that thousands of other cases are either undiscovered or not reported. It would seem that elder abuse – especially in nursing home… Read more »
Must You Legally Have Auto Insurance? Yes… and No.
Vehicle ownership is a luxury of convenience, but it can also be quite expensive. Vehicle payments, maintenance, fuel, and insurance can all add up quickly and it leaves many Colorado drivers wondering if they really need to carry auto insurance at all, or if they could be saving some money each month. The answer to… Read more »
Nursing Home Abuse Is Serious Business
Elderly citizens in our country should always be given the utmost respect. After all, it was on their backbones that this great nation was built. They have stories to tell — experiences that many of us will, thankfully, never be forced to live through. Although it may seem a bit cliché to refer to them… Read more »
Certain Categories of Men More Likely to Suffer Brain Injury
Males are much more likely to suffer a brain injury, than women are. However, certain sections of men, like low-income males may be much more likely to suffer a brain injury than other men. New research suggests to that young men who have low incomes, and who have poor mental skills are at a much… Read more »
Preventing Pedestrian Accidents
In 2009, 16 percent of all traffic fatalities in the U.S. were among people age 65 and older, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The elderly are more susceptible to injury and death as pedestrians because many of them tend to have more limited eyesight, hearing and mobility. Many seniors on foot also… Read more »
Injured While Participating in a Recreational Sport?
Have you ever wondered if you can recover for injuries caused by a co-participant while participating in a recreational sport? Well, in the case of Laughman v. Girtakovskis the Colorado Court of Appeals shed some light on that question. In that case the Plaintiff, Laughman, suffered serious facial and visual damages during a martial arts… Read more »