| Read Time: 5 minutes | Personal Injury

6 Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Denver

Individuals in Colorado often search for the best personal injury lawyer in Denver online. While some directories thoroughly vet the lawyers they list, others rank them based on payments, making their rankings less reliable. At Gerash Steiner Blanton, P.C., we prioritize protecting individuals’ legal rights. It’s disheartening to see people who have suffered severe injuries settle for less than...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Criminal Defense

What Is the Difference Between a Felony & a Misdemeanor?

Criminal charges can arise in the form of a misdemeanor or a felony. The primary difference between a felony and misdemeanor charge is the severity of the potential penalties. Felonies are considered more serious, harmful crimes and thus result in longer jail sentences and costlier fines than misdemeanors. Practically, a felony and a misdemeanor conviction carry a variety of different...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Wrongful Death

The Elements of a Successful Wrongful Death Claim

A wrongful death claim arises when someone loses their life due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful act, and their family suffers losses due to their death. Losing a loved one can inflict devastating emotional and financial consequences on the family they leave behind. Losing your loved one’s income can put you in dire financial circumstances that only exacerbate...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Brain Injuries

Recognizing Signs of Brain Injury After a Car Accident

The brain acts as the control center for your body and mind, making it an extremely important organ. Injuries to the brain have a significant impact on a person’s physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities and permanently alter the way they go about their everyday life. While a brain injury may seem like a rare injury, approximately 23,500 people visit...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Product Liability

Legal Implications: Manufacturer’s Liability for Defective Products

People buy hundreds of different products every year for a variety of needs. When you purchase a product, you expect the product to perform as advertised. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Consumers can suffer devastating injuries from products that do not function as intended. While injuries from a defective product may seem rare, more than 11.7 million...

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| Read Time: 3 minutes | Insurance

What Is the Collateral Source Rule in Insurance?

The collateral source rule in insurance is a legal principle that plays a significant role in personal injury cases, particularly those involving health care insurance payments. Defendants may want to reduce what they owe you when you have received compensation from other sources, such as insurance, but the collateral source rule can prevent them from doing that in certain...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Criminal Defense

What Does Possession is 9/10ths of the Law Mean?

You will often hear the phrase, “possession is 9/10ths of the law,” meaning that a person with actual possession of a piece of property holds a stronger legal claim to it than anyone else. In most cases, people use the phrase to describe ownership rights in a piece of real or personal property. But if you are charged with...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Car Accident

What to Do If Your Car Accident Police Report Is Wrong

If you were recently involved in a car accident in Colorado and discovered that the car accident police report is wrong, it’s essential to take action. An inaccurate police report can impact your insurance claim or legal case. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the types of police report mistakes you may encounter, how to prevent errors, and what...

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Car Accident

Who Is at Fault If You Hit Someone in Your Blind Spot? 

Blind spots make the already complicated task of driving even more tricky. Who is at fault if you hit someone in your blind spot? There isn’t a simple answer to this question because, in most cases, the details of the collision will determine who is responsible for the crash. Contact our experienced team of car accident attorneys at Gerash...

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| Read Time: 5 minutes | Car Accident

How Many Accidents Can a CDL Driver Have?

Drivers with commercial licenses (CDL) are held to a higher standard than regular drivers. This higher standard impacts a victim’s liability claim when a commercial driver injures them. What happens if a CDL driver gets into an accident? How many accidents can a CDL driver have before they face suspension or other consequences? The answer is not always straightforward....

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| Read Time: 4 minutes | Car Accident

Who Is at Fault in a Parking Lot Accident?

Although a parking lot is a small space, it can still be the site of devastating car accidents. Parking lots are full of vehicles, fixed objects, pedestrians, and other hazards. These characteristics can make a parking lot accident especially catastrophic and dangerous. Many people think parking lots are safer for drivers than highways, interstates, or other roadways. Yet, approximately...

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