When choosing a trial lawyer, it’s difficult to know whether you’re picking the right one for your case. There are hundreds of Denver trial lawyers and it’s important to take several aspects into consideration. Do your research and keep these traits in mind before you draw a random attorney out of the bunch: Experience, Credibility, [...]
A recent 9 News investigation highlights some of the risks involved with Uber that you may not have considered. While the new ride sharing services have provided consumers with new options for getting around town, they have also spawned new opportunities for criminal behavior. Under Colorado law, only licensed and marked taxi drivers can accept [...]
The untimely death of a loved one is a difficult time for the entire family. You not only have to cope with the loss, but you have to deal with the financial injury that results from a wrongful death. If your spouse or family member was the victim of medical malpractice, an accident caused by [...]
In Denver and other communities across the Front Range, legislature banning specific breeds of dogs is widespread. These so-called “breed bans” are intended to eliminate “dangerous breeds” and nearly all are focused on Pit Bull Terriers and similar “Bully Breeds.” These breed bans continue to be a source of debate, and our Denver dog bite [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]