Were you injured in a rear-end collision caused by another party’s negligence? If so, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other damages. While you might assume that the vehicle in the rear is always at fault, that is not always the case. Each year, cases of broken tail lights, accidental reverse acceleration, and even fraud...
Continue ReadingTraveling with young children can be stressful, especially when the kids are still in car seats. Under Colorado car seat laws, all children under the age of eight must be secured in an appropriate child restraint. It can make you uneasy if you are new to Colorado or just traveling through and are unsure of Colorado’s car seat laws....
Continue ReadingIf you have even been a party to a lawsuit or listened to a true crime podcast, you have probably heard the term burden of proof. But exactly what is the “burden of proof,” and how does it affect the outcome of a legal proceeding? A burden of proof is a legal standard that the plaintiff (in civil cases)...
Continue ReadingWhether you have a long history of run-ins with the law or a mere blemish on your record from your college days, it probably feels like an elephant on your shoulders. If you have ever been arrested or charged with a criminal offense, you likely cringe and cross your fingers whenever you apply for a job, loan, or academic...
Continue ReadingWith an average of 300 sunny days a year, Colorado has plenty of great biking weather. Even when it gets a little chilly, many urban areas have well-maintained bicycle paths for those who want to step out for a ride, train for a race, or just go about their daily commute. Despite the welcoming bike community, accidents do happen....
Continue ReadingIn Colorado, there are dozens of traffic laws ranging from parking violations to reckless driving and DUI. Colorado’s move-over law is up there with some of the most serious traffic offenses. Every state in the country has implemented some form of a move-over law. It is essential to understand the move-over law to avoid a ticket and to familiarize...
Continue ReadingA slip and fall can cause various injuries, from broken bones to brain injuries and everything in between. You might have a legal claim if you or your loved one suffered a slip and fall injury because of someone else’s negligence. But you must file your lawsuit within the applicable slip and fall statute of limitations in Colorado. If...
Continue ReadingA violation of Colorado’s child molestation laws is a grave offense. A conviction for any of Colorado’s child molestation offenses means you could go to prison and have to list your name in the Sex Offender Registry. To protect your rights, you should act quickly to retain a highly qualified Colorado child molestation criminal defense lawyer. The Colorado criminal...
Continue ReadingAccidents involving semi-trucks, big rigs, eighteen-wheelers, and tractor-trailers can leave a lasting impact on people and property. The immense size of these vehicles means that even “minor” accidents can cause life-threatening injuries or death. At Gerash Steiner Blanton, P.C., we put people ahead of profits. We know that a truck accident is more than property damage—it’s your life. Every...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can impact anyone, anytime, for any reason, bringing about potentially devastating consequences. One common cause of crashes is lane-change accidents. Who is at fault when an accident results from a careless lane change? We’ll explore Colorado laws on lane changes and how to determine who is at fault when a lane-change accident occurs. Finally, we explain how...
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