Colorado Law
Who Is At-Fault for a Blind Spot Accident?
Blind spot accidents on Colorado’s roads can be frightening and life-altering events. As vehicles traverse highways and streets, drivers must remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings to prevent collisions. However, despite the best intentions, blind spot accidents can occur when a driver fails to spot another vehicle in their blind spot while changing lanes…
Read MoreWhat Damages Are Capped in a Colorado Wrongful Death Case?
The death of a loved one is one of the most devastating experiences anyone can go through. When the death is the result of someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional act, it can be even more traumatic. In Colorado, a wrongful death claim can provide some measure of justice and financial compensation for the surviving…
Read MoreCan Both Divorced Parents Pursue a Colorado Wrongful Death Claim?
If you want to file a wrongful death claim as a parent, but you and the other parent or guardian are divorced, you may have several questions about your rights. You may know that parents and other immediate family members have the right to file for wrongful death in many cases. Still, there may be…
Read MoreHow are Colorado Wrongful Death Settlements Divided?
If you are involved in a wrongful death claim in Colorado, it may have crossed your mind to wonder where the settlement goes when the case closes. Typically, any settlement amount from a wrongful death case will go to the surviving spouse and children of the deceased, at least when applicable. In cases where there…
Read MoreIs a Child Able to Bring a Wrongful Death Suit in Colorado?
If you’re a child who wants to file a wrongful death claim or you know that a child has the closest rights to file this kind of claim, you may wonder what this case will entail. Can a child file for compensation in a wrongful death suit in Colorado? Who else might have the right…
Read MoreDoes Bad Weather Remove Fault For a Motor Vehicle Accident?
When the weather places a significant role in the occurrence of an accident, it can be difficult to determine whether or not a driver can still be held liable for damages. Does the presence of bad weather protect a driver from being held liable for damages? It often depends on the circumstances of the accident.…
Read MoreWhat Are Colorado’s Seatbelt Laws?
Seatbelts are essential for protecting passengers from injuries in an accident, and Colorado requires all drivers, front-seat passengers, and children to utilize them. However, seatbelts do not entirely protect a driver or passenger from harm. If you have suffered injuries from an accident where another driver is at fault, you may still recover compensation for…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons to Hire a Denver Accident Attorney
Your 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 MoreWhat New Legislation on Damage Caps Means For You
You 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…
Read MoreNew Traction Laws in Colorado: What You Need to Know
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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