How Serious Injury Cases Are Investigated and Proven The Short Answer A Colorado catastrophic injury lawyer does much more than negotiate with an insurance company. When an injury may permanently affect a person’s ability to work, walk, think, communicate, care for themselves, or live independently, the lawyer must investigate both what caused the injury and [...]
Rodeo and stock show season brings huge crowds to fairgrounds across Colorado and Wyoming, from the National Western Stock Show in Denver to the Greeley Stampede, the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, and Cheyenne Frontier Days. Most of these sites post a sign near the entrance warning that state law limits what you can sue [...]
What This Means for Colorado and Wyoming Truck Accident Victims For decades, victims of catastrophic semi-truck accidents have run into the same frustrating wall: even when a freight broker clearly cut corners by hiring an unsafe trucking company, federal law seemed to shield that broker from being held accountable in state court. On May 15, [...]
After a serious truck accident, the most important evidence often isn’t visible at the crash scene. That’s because the evidence is digital, and it may disappear quickly if not preserved. Most commercial trucks are equipped with electronic data systems commonly referred to as a “black box.” These systems record critical information about how a truck [...]
When a heavy commercial truck barrels down a snowy, icy mountain highway — where steep grades, tight curves, and unpredictable weather meet — good safety rules become even more critical for preventing truck accidents. That’s why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)’s Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations exist: to limit driver fatigue so that truckers remain [...]
The Truck Driver The Trucking Company (Carrier) The Truck Owner or Leasing Company The Cargo Loading Company or Shipper The Truck or Parts Manufacturer Maintenance or Repair Providers Government Entities or Contractors When a large commercial truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the aftermath can be devastating. Victims often face catastrophic injuries, mounting medical bills, [...]
Truck accidents can turn life upside down in an instant, and dealing with what comes next isn’t always straightforward. With so many moving parts, from insurance issues to liability questions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why we’ve created a clear, straightforward guide for anyone involved in a crash in Wyoming or Colorado — so [...]
If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of others, you may be thinking about bringing a wrongful death claim. If you are considering making a wrongful death claim in Colorado, here are some important things to know. Wrongful Death Claims 101 When a death occurs due to the negligence of others, [...]
Imagine that you own a road. It is a beautiful, scenic road with lots of cliffs and trees, and people like to drive on it just for fun. The law says you have to maintain your road and keep it safe, but that’s hard work and expensive, too. So instead of maintaining the road, you [...]
For people entangled in abusive domestic relationships, the result of pandemic restrictions has been increased danger and suffering. Isolation, restricted movement, financial stress and the constant presence of children all increase the risk of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). The World Health Organization unequivocally states that IPV has risen worldwide since the pandemic began. In parts [...]