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Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Colorado’s Mountain Passes
Navigating the treacherous mountain passes of Colorado can be daunting, especially for truck drivers. The steep grades, sharp turns, and unpredictable weather conditions make these routes particularly hazardous. You’re not alone if you’ve been involved in a truck accident on one of Colorado’s mountain passes. Understanding the common causes of these accidents and knowing your…
Read MoreAre There Unique Considerations For Motorcycle Accident Claims in Colorado?
Motorcycle accidents in Colorado present distinct challenges for riders seeking legal recourse. The open roads offer exhilarating experiences for motorcyclists. However, when accidents occur, the legal landscape can be as complex as the terrain. Understanding the unique considerations for motorcycle accident claims in Colorado is crucial for riders to protect their rights and secure fair…
Read MoreCan Assumption of Risk Impact My Workplace Injury Claim?
For many workers injured on the job, varying challenges stem from the injuries one endures. With workers’ compensation benefits, many find the help to pay for the necessary medical care and treatment of work-related injuries or illnesses. Injured employees or workers find difficulty in obtaining rightful workers’ compensation benefits because of liability and fault. You…
Read MoreLegal Dive: Nanez v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office
As we’ve discussed here in the past several times, workers’ compensation claims can be often be tricky. The sad truth, however, is that we often downplay some of the details because while some go mostly smoothly when you have all your ducks in a row, there are situations that are absolutely disturbing when you realize…
Read MoreWhat You Might Not Know About Vaccine Injury
Vaccines play an important role in staying healthy for both children and adults, but as you might expect, accidents do unfortunately happen from time to time. Although these accidents are not the norm, when they do occur, they can have long-lasting consequences that negatively impact a person’s life. What you might not know about vaccine…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do If My Insurance Company Is Being Unreasonable?
In the case of Nibert v. GEICO, the Colorado Court of Appeals answered questions about a plaintiff’s remedies when the plaintiff’s insurance carrier in an underinsured motorist (UIM) bodily injury claim was found to have unreasonably delayed paying UIM benefits. Please feel free to visit our page on UIM coverage to learn more about those benefits.…
Read MoreWorker Injured While Performing Union Activities
Union workers can wear many hats in relationship to their employment. They are like most other employees, union or otherwise, during the workday. They are supporters for fair wages and employment conditions during a strike. And those involved with union leadership are advocates for union members and negotiators of collective bargaining agreements with management. So,…
Read MoreLet’s Take a Look at a Few of the Most Accident-Prone Industries
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that approximately three percent of the United States workforce suffers an injury every single year. Regardless of the type of job you do, accidents can happen quickly and without warning, but some industries have proven themselves to be more dangerous than others. Here are the most accident-prone industries according to…
Read MoreWhat to Do If Bitten by a Rabid Animal
Say the word “rabies” to the average person, and they’re likely to think of crazy, snarling animals foaming at the mouth and ready to attack at any moment. They may even start talking about the dog in Stephen King’s Cujo and how this lovable family pet became a cold-blooded killer. While this visual isn’t always…
Read MoreDOG BITES: Are Your Children Safe?
According to the American Humane Association (AHA) (2013), there is an estimated 4.5 million dog bites per year. Approximately 885,000 of those dog bites require medical attention. Similar to any injury, children and the elderly are more vulnerable to dog bites and attacks. In comparison to other age groups, fifty percent of dog attacks occur…
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