Did you know February 20 was Social Justice Day? Neither did we, but as lawyers, the word “justice” makes us pay attention. “Social justice,” however? What does that mean? And more importantly, why should we care? A Definition First a definition, because even the name is confusing. Traditionally, “justice” refers to the idea that you [...]
When you were a teen, you likely received Driver’s Education as part of your normal school curriculum. It was free, convenient, and designed so you could walk into the DMV and get your license on your 16th birthday. Now you have a teen yourself and they want to drive, but they need money for an [...]
On February 6, a winter storm hit Denver. Schools were delayed or cancelled, traffic slowed to a crawl, and police issued an Accident Alert. As horizontal snow graced your windshield wipers and your phone buzzed with the news, you felt a moment of dread. Accident Alert? What does that mean? Well friend, it means it’s [...]
In the early hours of July 22, 2018, an arsonist set fire to Building E of the Westbury Apartments in Westminster, CO. The fire spread fast, forcing several residents to jump from second and third story balconies. Two people died, 14 were injured, and all 140 residents were displaced. Now, people are asking questions: How [...]
You’ve been in an accident. You file a claim with your insurance company. You’re hurt, your car needs repair, and you’re missing work. You repeatedly contact your insurance company and receive no response. You go to the doctor, the radiologist, the chiropractor. Bills pile up. Finally, a letter from your insurance company arrives, but the [...]
It’s no secret Colorado has great skiing. In the 2016-2017 ski season, Colorado’s 30 ski areas logged over 13 million visits. Colorado’s ski industry supports over 46,000 year-round jobs and has an economic impact of roughly 4.8 billion per year. If you live here you know the sport is a real boon to the state. [...]
For parents, the statistics are frightening -- car accidents are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. In 2016, 2,433 teens in the United States were killed and 292,742 more were treated in emergency rooms for injuries due to car accidents. This translates into six deaths and hundreds of injuries per day. During the [...]
It’s winter in Colorado. If you are a property owner, you probably know you are responsible for clearing your driveway and sidewalk within 24 hours following a snowstorm. You may also know that snow must be placed on your own property, not the street, and that if you have property near a crosswalk, entrance way, [...]
As the fall season advances, the days grow shorter and shorter. For many, this means driving to work in the dark, and for some even driving home after dusk. Nighttime driving presents an additional set of challenges. According to the National Safety Council, the risk of death in an auto accident is three times higher [...]
Abuse of social media is nothing new. From cases of doxing, (sharing private information on the internet) to online bullying, internet trolls have made it their mission to harm others online. Unfortunately, abusing social media is no longer just in the realm of hackers and internet trolls. Our Denver nursing home abuse lawyer is sad [...]