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Defensive Driving Saves Lives

By Mintz Law Firm | January 9, 2020

There are more than six million car accidents in the United States every year, causing more than three million injuries. If you’re injured in a car accident, we always recommend that you employ the services of a talented, experienced personal injury attorney. However, we’d prefer that you don’t get into a car accident in the…

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New Traction Laws in Colorado: What You Need to Know

By Mintz Law Firm | October 17, 2019

On May 17, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 1207, expanding Colorado’s traction laws. As you know, driving in Colorado can be dangerous. Even our major highways, like US 6 and Interstate 70, can run through terrain at more than 11,000 feet of elevation. In fact, the Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel, at 11,158 feet, is the highest…

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Texting and Driving Laws in Colorado

By Mintz Law Firm | October 11, 2019

In the last ten years or so, awareness of the dangers of texting and driving has gone up substantially. But at the same time, distracted driving has become far more common — cell phones are ubiquitous, and high-speed data networks make the temptation of catching up on Twitter while driving hard to resist. The Dangers…

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Seat Belt Laws in Colorado

By Mintz Law Firm | October 4, 2019

We all know that failure to wear your seat belt can get you a ticket if you get pulled over — not to mention that almost half of people killed in car crashes weren’t wearing their seat belts. But did you know that failing to wear your seatbelt can negatively affect your personal injury claim…

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Who Can Make a Legal Claim? What Can They Recover?

By Mintz Law Firm | September 27, 2019

Laws vary a lot on a state-by-state basis, especially when it comes to personal injury or wrongful death. Colorado, like most states, has a unique set of rules concerning wrongful death lawsuits. That’s why you need an experienced law firm on your side. What Is a Wrongful Death? In Colorado, wrongful deaths are covered by…

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Injured in a Construction Accident? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Mintz Law Firm | September 24, 2019

Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the country. According to OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration), 971 of the 4674 deaths in the workplace in 2017 — almost one in five — were in the construction sector. In addition to those fatalities, thousands more workers were injured enough to lose work…

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Disclosure of Insurance Liability Coverage: What Colorado’s House Bill 19-1283 Means for You

By Mintz Law Firm | September 19, 2019

Colorado’s House Bill 19-1283 passed in 2019 and becomes effective on January 1, 2020. The purpose of this law is to provide the citizens of Colorado transparency in the insurance claims process by understanding the total amount of insurance coverage available to them when they’ve been injured in an auto accident. The law will apply…

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Do I Have to Sign That? What You Need to Know About Medical Record Disclosure

By Mintz Law Firm | August 28, 2019

When you visit with a physician for a medical concern — or even an annual checkup — you expect for the records from your visit to remain confidential — and luckily they do. This is known as the patient-physician privilege. The purpose of this privilege is “to enhance the effective diagnosis and treatment of illness…

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First Aid for Dog Bites

By Mintz Law Firm | August 19, 2019

When we think of dogs, we often picture man’s best friend: cute, fluffy tail-wagging, face-licking animals. Unfortunately, not all dogs are so nice. Sometimes, dogs bite. Whether due to prior abuse, lack of care, accidental playing, or personality, dog bites can be serious and lead to severe injury and blood loss. It is important to…

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5 Dangers to Remember and Protect Against this Summer

By Mintz Law Firm | July 23, 2019

With summer comes long days at the beach, family time spent by the pool, and barbeques with friends. While the warmer months bring many enjoyable things, it is important that we do not forget about common dangers that the season also brings. Here are five dangers to remember and protect against this summer. 1. Fires…

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