Identifying Nursing Home Abuse
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Oil Rig Injuries Under the Jones Act
As an oil rig worker, you may be able to seek justice for injuries sustained in an oil rig accident on the job under the Jones Act. The Jones Act protects seamen who have been injured in offshore employment. To qualify for a claim under the Jones Act, you must meet several requirements, including: Employment [...]
Why Should I Hire a Trial Lawyer?
When you are injured severely in an accident, you want a lawyer who is experienced in handling cases like yours. Just like you wouldn’t want your general practitioner doctor to perform your heart surgery, you don’t want an attorney without the proper experience and training to handle your injury case. You want a lawyer who [...]
President Proclaims December National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Yesterday, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation declaring December 2015 to be National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. In the proclamation, the President stated: “During the holidays -- a season that includes a spike in travel and celebrations that may include alcohol -- and throughout the year, we must remain vigilant and aware of drivers that [...]
Types of Nursing Home Abuse to Watch For
Nursing home abuse is always a tragic set of circumstances. You want to trust the staff and administration of the nursing home facility you have selected to care for your loved one. The betrayal of that trust is devastating and can unfortunately take many forms. As a relative of a nursing home occupant, you should [...]
Uber: A Safe Ride?
Uber has popped up in cities across the country in the last few years as a convenient alternative to using a taxi service. Choosing to take an Uber may cost you a lot more than you anticipated. In the most recent case in Denver, an Uber driver has been charged with sexually assaulting his passenger [...]
Winter Weather Driving Safety
Winter weather is upon us in Denver. It’s time to get prepared for those snowy, slushy conditions that make winter driving so dangerous. Take these steps to ensure you are well prepared this winter driving season. Replace your windshield wipers. The last thing you want to do is get out into the blowing snow and [...]
Common Motorcycle Accidents and How to Avoid Them: Hitting Gravel in a Blind Corner
In this blog series, we’re highlighting tips for avoiding the common causes of motorcycle accidents. Hitting gravel, sand, or some other uneven surface when you round a corner can cause you to wipe out and do serious damage to you and your bike. To avoid crashing in a blind corner, try these tips: Slow in, [...]
Don’t Be a Real Monster on Halloween
Halloween night and weekend is a great time to don your favorite costume and share some laughs with friends. However, with more partiers and pedestrians out, it is also one of the most dangerous times of the year to be on the roads. Drunk drivers only increase the danger. Even for sober drivers, Halloween night [...]
Learn the 5 to Drive Tips for Teen Driver Safety Week
October 18-24 is National Teen Driver Safety week. This year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is highlighting the 5 biggest dangers that teenagers face as new drivers: texting, speeding, driving while impaired, being distracted by passengers, and failure to use seatbelts. Leading Cause of Death in Teens Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause [...]