Colorado’s Bicycling Laws and Personal Liability

Cyclists and motorists have been set in diametric opposition since Ford’s Model T in the early twentieth century. In a semi-arid climate like Colorado’s Front Range, we’re blessed with a long cycling season, as it’s not uncommon to experience 50+ degree Fahrenheit temps in January or February.  Pairing 300+ days of sunshine with steep, burly...

Negligence & Proximate Cause in Traffic Accidents

What Is Negligence? The bedrock of all legal negligence claims rests on a cause of action. An oft-recited framing for cause of action involves a set of facts working in concert to justify a legal remedy. Certain criminal charges like burglary, manslaughter, and fraud are well-understood by the masses thanks to cable shows like Law...

Commercial Truck Accident Attorney in Denver, Colorado

Commercial Truck Accident Attorney in Denver, Colorado Thousands of large trucks and semi-tractor trailers pass through the state of Colorado each year. Due to the size and weight difference of these large vehicles, when the 18-wheelers or large commercial trucks cross paths with smaller passenger vehicles or motorcycles, the resulting injuries are often severe and...

Legal Implications of Autonomous Vehicles: What You Should Know About Self-Driving Car Accidents

Who Is Responsible For Self-Driving Car Accidents? Amidst an era of carbon footprint-consciousness, climate change dread, and overall disdain for volatile gas prices, more and more consumers are flocking to the electric vehicle and self-driving car marketplace. Electric vehicle (EV) sales have reached record highs in 2022. Back in 2012, only 120,000 EVs were sold...

Rocky Mountain Statute Series: What Is A Near Miss?

Auto Accident Attorneys: The Near Miss Statute In this post, we’ll discuss the definition of a near-miss incident, how it differs from an accident, and why it’s essential for understanding road safety and motor vehicle safety . What Is A Near Miss? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration defines near miss as “incidents in which...

Personal Injury Statute of Limitations State by State

What’s the Deadline to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit? In this post, we’ll discuss how a personal injury statute of limitations works and provide details on the personal injury lawsuit filing deadline in your state. What Is A Statute of Limitations? A statute of limitations is a law that puts a strict time limit on...

The Basics of Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Colorado

In Colorado, insurance companies sell insurance, but they also sell promises. Advertising slogans such as “Like a good neighbor” and “You’re in good hands” are feel-good soundbites, invoking good will and depicting insurance adjusters as day-saving heroes. Jake from State Farm may make you laugh during football halftime, but the reality of insurance companies is...

Compensatory Vs. Punitive Damages – Knowing The Difference In A Personal Injury Case

What Are Legal Damages? An intuitive reading of the term damages conjures examples like: irreparable damage to one’s vehicle (also known as a total loss), damaged household appliances (frozen pipes may damage home irrigation systems), or even bodily injury (a first-degree burn leads to superficial skin damage). The preceding hypotheticals focus on the negative impact...

Did you know that approximately 50% of occupants in motor vehicle collisions are injured? Prominent among these injuries are cervical spine injuries, of which anywhere between 800,000 and 1.2 million. To compound these injuries, 25% of these injured individuals will never get back to their pre-injury status, while some studies indicate this figure could be...

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