Determining Birth Injury versus Birth Defect If your child was injured at birth, the first thing to understand is the difference between a birth defect and a birth injury. A birth defect is a condition involving your child’s DNA, including cleft palate, Down Syndrome, or heart defects. These conditions are not due to outside influence and are usually not preventable. A birth...
Continue ReadingIf you have been charged with a DUI, you are most likely emotionally overwhelmed every time you think about the consequences of a conviction. You may be concerned about jail time, fines, license suspension, or the overall impact a DUI conviction will have on your personal and professional reputation. However, there are a number of potential defenses that can be...
Continue ReadingWhat is Lane Splitting? Is it Legal in Colorado? Lane splitting is the act of a motorcycle rider moving between lanes of slow-moving or stopped traffic. Colorado tried to pass a bill in 2016 enabling the traffic move in the state, but the measure failed in an 8-5 vote, despite overwhelming support from the biking community. Currently, California is...
Continue ReadingOpioids are a type of drug derived from alkaloid morphine, an incredibly addictive analgesic medicine derived from the opium poppy. Morphine is processed chemically to produce heroin and other synthetic opioids for medicinal and illegal recreational use. Pharmaceutical companies in the late 1990s began reassuring the medical community opioids were not as addictive and patients would not abuse the...
Continue ReadingNow that summer is in full swing, many Americans are taking advantage of the warmer weather and longer days to enjoy the beach, swim in pools, boat out at sea, or take a road trip. However, with an increased amount of activities results in a much higher degree of accidents and injuries. Once you are aware of the common...
Continue ReadingOn January 1, 2014, recreational use, possession, sale, and cultivation of marijuana became legal in Colorado. While medical marijuana has been legally available in the Centennial State for quite some time already, now you do not need a medical marijuana prescription to consume or possess cannabis-based products. In general, pot is regulated similarly to alcohol. Anyone who is 21 years...
Continue ReadingWhen you purchase a product it’s typically with the intention of improving your quality of life. However, if a product you purchase is defective and causes you injury or property damage, you might have a product liability case. Contact Gerash Steiner & Blanton, P.C. if you want a product liability attorney to evaluate your legal options. The Three Types...
Continue ReadingIf you visit the doctor for an illness or injury, you’re likely to be unimpressed by the harried medical professionals and crowded office environment. Good luck if you don’t have an appointment! Unfortunately, this familiar scenario is the perfect environment for medication errors to prosper. Overworked and stressed medical staffers are often unable to devote the necessary time and...
Continue ReadingOn average, 6 U.S. teens die each day as a result of car accidents. At Gerash Steiner & Blanton, P.C., we want you to feel comfortable, confident, and, most of all, safe on the road. Read up on these 6 driving tips for teens. 1. Don’t Drive Distracted. According to DMV.org, the average person loses focus for more than 4 seconds while...
Continue ReadingHow does Colorado categorize sex crimes, and what are the associated punishments? Read on to find out. Types of Sex Crimes Colorado organizes sex crimes into 2 specific categories: sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact. The state then has assigned punishments for each category. Sexual AssaultUnder Colorado law, sexual assault is forced, physical insertion, penetration or intrusion of an item into...
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