In Colorado, it is illegal for a person to leave the scene of an accident without fulfilling their duties under the law. This applies whether or not an individual was injured or whether the vehicle or property hit was unattended. Information Drivers Are Required to Give After an accident that resulted in injury, death, or property damage, the drivers...
Continue ReadingRidesharing apps allow you to “hail” a ride from one place to another using your phone. In the U.S., the use of these services, the most popular of which are Uber and Lyft, has increased dramatically over the years. According to a survey conducted by Pew Research in the fall of 2018, around 36% of Americans stated that they...
Continue ReadingHistory Is Still in the Making June is LGBTQ pride month. In 2016, 1 in 4 LGBT people reported experiencing discrimination, according to the Center for American Progress. That’s an alarming statistic considering pride month has existed for numerous years. The Library of Congress recognizes this month as one that “ … commemorates the events of June 1969 and works to achieve equal...
Continue ReadingThe apple truly doesn’t fall far from the tree- at least not in Attorney Daniel P. Gerash’s case. Attorney Daniel Gerash’s legal reputation started well before his own legal career took flight, it began with that of his father, Walter L. Gerash. Attorney Daniel Gerash always looked up to his father, especially when he became old enough to understand...
Continue ReadingReforming Minor Drug Possession Charges in Colorado Colorado is paving the way for criminal justice reform, as it recently enacted HB19-1263 which makes minor drug possession a felony rather than a misdemeanor. As criminal justice reform becomes increasingly important to various lawmakers, Colorado is setting a great example of how to implement consequences for minor drug possession without permanently destroying defendants’...
Continue ReadingHave you ever seen someone post a picture of their car accident on social media? Or maybe a vague, long-form post explaining how they didn’t do anything wrong? You may not realize that posting about a case on social media marks the entire account as evidence. That’s just one reason why you should never discuss your case on social...
Continue ReadingAccused of Being Naughty this Year? Don’t Get Stuck with Coal. Online shopping is the prime method of buying gifts this holiday season, and COVID-19 is a significant reason for that. However, online shopping has become increasingly popular before the COVID-19 pandemic, as it is an easy way to purchase gifts from the comfort of one’s own home. But...
Continue ReadingWorkers’ Compensation Rights in Colorado What may seem like another average day at work could turn catastrophic following a work-related injury. Suffering an injury on the job is not only painful and inconvenient, but it can lead to a host of other consequences such as lost income. As a result, you are entitled to benefits under the Workers’ Compensation...
Continue ReadingSome people are afraid to hire legal representation, and others are afraid to tell their attorneys the truth. These people probably don’t know how attorney-client privilege protects their rights and ensures they get the best legal representation possible. But what is attorney-client privilege? Privilege Legal privilege is a concept that allows clients to have an open dialogue with their...
Continue ReadingOn June 18, 2020, GSK Consumer Healthcare issued a nationwide recall of Children’s Robitussin® Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM and Children’s Dimetapp® Cold and Cough because the products’ dosing cups are missing certain graduation marks. As a result, children may accidentally overdose if their parents administer too much medicine due to missing graduation marks. The recall applies to the following products: Children’s Robitussin® Honey...
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