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How long will my personal injury case take?
This is often one of the first questions clients have when they talk to a personal injury attorney during their initial consultation. The attorney may provide an educated guess based on the circumstances of the case and legal precedent, but there is no deadline for...
What is negligence?
Personal injury disputes usually involve a negligent party who is the defendant and a victim who is the plaintiff. While personal injury disputes will vary, typical examples include a victim rear-ended by another driver, a victim slipped and fell on a store's wet...
Deer and wildlife can cause motor vehicle crashes
Colorado is not as bad as some states when it comes to the likelihood of hitting a deer. Nonetheless, according to State Farm Insurance, there is a 1 in 209 chance that you will hit a deer as one of the nearly two million animal-vehicle collisions each year. The...
Dealing with grief after a tragic car accident
If you tragically lost a loved one in a car accident, you'll know that grief comes in many different forms. Processing the spectrum of emotions you have and coming to terms with the reality of the loss can be extremely difficult, and some people never fully heal...
Recovering from a brain injury
People who are involved in a car wreck can suffer a host of injuries, some of which cause damage to the brain. These can be difficult to overcome and are likely to require considerable medical care. It's imperative for anyone who has one to get the care they need so...
Caffeine consumption linked to truck accidents
Federal hours of service regulations were put into place to protect road users in Colorado and around the country from dangerously fatigued truck drivers. These regulations limit the amount of time that truck drivers can spend on the road each day and mandate lengthy...
Auto accidents: Impairment suspected in crash that injures 1
The influence of alcohol or drugs can have a significant impact on a person's ability to operate a vehicle. Those who drive while impaired run a higher chance of creating a potentially hazardous scenario and auto accidents involving such negligence can have disastrous...
Backing off will make you a better driver
You may not consider tailgating a significant cause of motor vehicle accidents. Your thoughts may turn to drivers moving too fast or too slow, disrupting the flow of traffic. Or you may worry more about drunk, distracted or intoxicated motorists, whose disregard for...
Hit-and-run car accident near college campus injures student
Many college campuses are filled with students who would rather walk to and from classes than run the risk of being late while trying to find a parking spot. With the resulting influx in pedestrian traffic, nearby drivers must use caution as they navigate near campus,...
Colorado livestock owners have legal obligations to the public
Compared to many other states, Colorado has a unique approach to addressing liability for farm animals. Your right to claim damages caused by livestock will depend on the circumstances involved. As a nearby farmer or property owner, your right to claim any sort of...