Traffic crash statistics show that thousands of innocent people are injured in accidents involving commercial semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and tractor-trailers every day. In Colorado particularly, truck drivers travel day in and day out to major distribution areas in California and Nevada. With large trucks ruling the roads, increased highway congestion, and air pollution, traffic accidents are…
Read MoreCompanies typically have a zero-tolerance policy for drugs to reduce any risks connected with employees under the influence. Yet, more and more states are legalizing medical marijuana. It’s difficult for both employers and employees to determine whether a company can fire a worker who fails a drug test but has a medical marijuana card. Back…
Read MoreMillions of people suffer from car crash–related injuries every year. Car accidents can be stressful, burdensome, and costly. Many victims will not notice symptoms right away, as the increased adrenaline in your body reduces pain. Once adrenaline levels return to normal, some injury symptoms may begin to show, but some may not appear until days…
Read MoreCompany vehicles, whether a car, van, or truck, are given to employees to perform specific job-related duties. For instance, companies that rely on the transportation of goods, services, equipment, or passengers likely have several company vehicles on the roads. Some employees can only access these vehicles at their workplace, while others can keep their vehicles…
Read MoreCar accident scenes are often rife with confusion, shock, and anxiety. It may seem impossible to think clearly, but it’s important to remember that your statements and actions at the crash scene––and in the weeks and months that follow––may have a profound impact on your ability to present a personal injury claim. While an injury…
Read More2020 has been a year of many firsts, but one thing that remains the same is the start of the winter season. Here in Colorado—as you might expect—roads, floors, and sidewalks can get slippery when snow and ice start to build up. Now is time to start thinking about how to keep you and your…
Read MoreYour accident happened so fast—now, as you try to recover from your injuries and return to normal life, the stress of your recovery is holding you back. With medical bills piling up and finances draining due to lost work, your mental health and wellbeing seem to be spiraling out of control. What can you do,…
Read MoreDriving is a dangerous business — more than 30,000 people have been killed on America’s roads every year since 1945. Thankfully, that number has dropped in 18 of the last 23 years, thanks to much more advanced safety features in cars, but the number of drivers on the road continues to rise. Unfortunately, there are…
Read MoreVaccines have been one of the greatest medical breakthroughs in history, saving millions of lives worldwide every year and preventing children and adults alike from being seriously injured or killed by preventable illnesses. Without vaccines, diseases like tuberculosis, polio, pertussis, and the flu would be rampant. Unfortunately, like any medical treatment, vaccines cannot be both…
Read MoreYou probably already know that there’s a limit on how long you can wait before filing a personal injury claim — the statute of limitations on any claim means that cases that occurred more than a certain number of years ago can no longer be pursued. What you might not know is that there’s also…
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