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May 17, 2023 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Truck Accidents

How Long Does it Take to Settle a Semi Truck Accident?

Semi-truck accidents inflict devastating injuries and cause thousands of dollars in property damage. The average passenger vehicle weighs between 2,750 and 4,000 lbs, while a semi-truck pulling an empty trailer weighs approximately 35,000 lbs, making collisions between large trucks and passenger vehicles especially dangerous. When someone suffers serious injuries in a semi-truck accident, they understandably want to receive compensation...

May 12, 2023 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Car Accident

Is a Tire Blowout an At-Fault Accident?

Losing control of your vehicle while behind the wheel has to be one of the scariest experiences a driver can encounter. Car accidents due to tire blowouts are responsible for property damage, increased insurance rates, personal injury, and death. Tire-related accidents are more common than you think. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, in 2020, more than...

May 11, 2023 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 5 minutes | Car Accident

Who Is At Fault in a Rear-End Collision in Colorado?

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...

May 5, 2023 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 5 minutes | Wrongful Death

How Product Defects Can Lead to a Wrongful Death

We use many products daily and assume they are safe for consumers. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be on the market, right? Unfortunately, this is not always the case. A product can be defective due to a design, manufacturing, or marketing defect, among other reasons. Sometimes these product defects can lead to death. When someone loses their life due to a...

May 4, 2023 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Car Accident

What Are Colorado’s Car Seat Laws?

Traveling 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....

Apr 28, 2023 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Car Accident

Calculating Damages for a Car Accident in CO

Car accidents are terrifying, especially on the sometimes treacherous mountain roads of Colorado. If you have been in a Colorado car accident, you may be entitled to seek compensation for losses you suffered in a crash. But calculating your damages may not be as straightforward as it seems. Damages can include reimbursement for medical bills, in addition to compensation...

Apr 21, 2023 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Truck Accidents

When Is the Trucking Company Liable?

Whether there is snow on the ground or summer sun in your eyes, Colorado’s roads can be dangerous when you are sharing them with large trucks. Suppose you are in an accident involving a truck, and you are injured. In that case, the truck driver and other parties, like the driver’s employer and the truck’s manufacturer, may be responsible...

Apr 14, 2023 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Sex Crimes

Colorado Age of Consent Laws

Age of consent laws exist to protect children. A child who allegedly violates these laws potentially faces criminal prosecution. However, the Colorado age of consent laws contain exemptions that could protect younger people from facing the devastating consequences of a sexual assault charge. You will need an aggressive defense lawyer if you or your child faces allegations of sexual...

Apr 10, 2023 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Blog

Burden of Proof Explained

If 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)...

Apr 7, 2023 | By GSB Staff | Read Time: 4 minutes | Criminal Defense

What Does 3rd-Degree Assault Mean In Colorado?

The State of Colorado characterizes the crime of assault based on the severity of the incident. The law uses the term “degree” to differentiate one level of assault from another. However, many people get confused over the difference between the degrees of assault in Colorado. As a result, a common question is, What does 3rd-degree assault mean in Colorado? ...

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