Personal Injury
Are Property Owners Liable for a Slip-and-Fall Accident on Ice or Snow?
Slip-and-fall accidents on ice or snow can occur suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in serious injury or death to the victim. Property owners play a key role in preventing these accidents, as they are responsible for maintaining their premises and ensuring that visitors and occupants are safe. The question of whether property owners are liable for…
Read MoreAre Damages Capped in a Ski-Related Personal Injury Claim?
Many Coloradans and out-of-staters enjoy taking advantage of the state’s beautiful ski slopes and resorts as they enjoy the scenery and winter sports. Unfortunately, skiing and snowboarding can be dangerous pastimes. Ski accident victims often suffer severe injuries that can impact their daily lives. Often, victims are forced to contend with extended hospital stays and…
Read MoreThe Importance of Contacting Law Enforcement After a Colorado Accident
Some individuals choose not to involve law enforcement after a Colorado accident if they’re absolutely sure that they haven’t broken any traffic laws. But, notifying the police when you’ve been involved in a car accident is still necessary. Drivers that have been involved in a car accident are required by Colorado law to report it…
Read MoreWho Could be Liable for a Ski Accident?
Skiing is among the most exhilarating outdoor sports, but it comes with some inherent dangers that can lead to severe injuries. As a Colorado visitor or resident, the last thing you want is to be injured by someone else while skiing. Being injured in a ski accident doesn’t just mean canceling the fun day you…
Read More7 Obstacles People With SCIs Face for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
A spinal cord injury (SCI) damages the connection between the brain and the rest of the body, leading to long-term and even permanent complications. SCI can cause you to experience many health problems and other limitations in your daily life. Unfortunately, most SCIs are caused by preventable situations, including car accidents, falls, motorcycle accidents, and…
Read MoreWhat Is the Duty of Care in Colorado Injury Claims?
People can file a personal injury insurance claim when they suffer physical, emotional, or financial harm because of someone else’s negligence. Most personal injury claims are built on the idea of negligence. The concept is built on the idea that someone’s behavior was the direct or proximate cause of the person’s injury and other related…
Read MoreImportant Things to Understand About Garbage Truck Accidents
Garbage trucks work to keep communities clean and functioning. However, these trucks are larger, heavier commercial vehicles that pose an inherent danger to smaller passenger vehicles. The danger is exacerbated when operators of these trucks do not drive carefully and cause accidents with other vehicles on the road. Garbage truck accidents can cause serious and…
Read MoreWhat Are “Miss and Run” Accidents in Colorado?
Nearly everyone is familiar with a hit-and-run, even if they haven’t experienced such an accident themselves. It’s a frustrating incident that makes getting compensation even more complicated than it already is because the other driver left the scene, making it challenging to track them down to hold them liable. While hit-and-runs are complicated accidents, another…
Read MoreWho is Liable for a Broken Sidewalk Accident in Colorado?
When hazardous or damaged walkways, such as a cracked sidewalk, cause people to slip and fall or suffer injuries due to it not being maintained, it is understandable to wonder who is responsible for these accidents that occur. In Colorado, cities like Denver have held property owners accountable for installing and maintaining sidewalks within the…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Sharing Medical Records with Insurance Companies in Colorado
Each time you go to your doctor’s office and consult with your physician, your encounters are recorded and stored in your personal medical record. After any accident, whether in a car collision or slip and fall accident, injured individuals often visit their doctor to treat their injuries and document their recovery in their record. In…
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