Personal Injury
What to Do If You’re Injured on Private Property in Colorado
When you have suffered an injury on private property, you have the right to file a claim and seek compensation for the suffering and damage you’ve endured. Slip and fall accidents in Colorado happen often, and injured individuals have two years to claim the date of the accident. After a slip and fall, a personal…
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…
Read MoreUnderstanding “Loss of Enjoyment” in a Colorado Personal Injury Case
In a personal injury case, “loss of enjoyment” is a subjective measure that can be used to quantify certain damages that a victim has sustained. For example, if an individual suffers a head injury and cannot enjoy many of their favorite activities, they may be able to sue for the decrease in enjoyment they have…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Colorado’s Bicycling Laws
Colorado is known for its breathtaking and scenic views, making bicycling a popular way for residents and tourists to sightsee while getting fresh air and exercise. Colorado has consistently been rated as one of the top states in the country for bicyclists regarding the well-kept trails, incredible views, and mild weather. While riding a bicycle…
Read MoreHow Does Colorado Law View Electric Scooters?
Within the past few years, electric scooter rides have increased in popularity, bringing an average of 88 million rides. With scooters popping up in tourist areas, cities, and university campuses, it is no surprise that more and more people are utilizing this new form of transportation. While electric scooters are fun, affordable, and fast modes…
Read MoreWhat to Consider Before Returning to Work After an Injury in Colorado
After being injured on the job, a worker’s primary concerns are often recovering fully and getting back to work. While you may be hoping to get back to work quickly to make up for lost time, the timeline is different for each employee. The personal injury attorneys at Mintz Law Firm helping individuals who have…
Read MoreHow to Prove Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Claim
You are grocery shopping after a busy day in the office, checking items off the list to prepare dinner for your family. You turn down the frozen food aisle, and suddenly you’re on the floor in excruciating pain. It seems that one of the freezer units broke, causing all the frozen goods to defrost and…
Read MoreCan Using Social Media Hurt My Personal Injury Case?
Social media has changed the world. It allows users all over the nation to post, alert, share, connect, like, comment, and engage with content instantly. Social media has helped people form friendships and relationships, given businesses more exposure, and formed an online community for people to interact and feel included. Unfortunately, technology can have benefits…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Colorado “Ski Safety Act”
Thousands of skiers flock to the Colorado mountains every winter to enjoy the slopes. John Hopkins estimates that nearly 10 million Americans ski or snowboard every year, with about 600,000 injuries reported yearly. Of these accidents, 20% are head injuries. Colorado understands that skiing is a dangerous sport, so state lawmakers enacted the Ski Safety…
Read MoreHow to Find a Vaccine Injury Attorney
Vaccines 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…
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