Accidents 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 ReadingYou might think that Colorado law would bar financial recovery for a person who has a drunk slip and fall accident. Fortunately, that is not the case. Landowners have a duty to protect all people—including people who are voluntarily intoxicated—from certain types of harm. But your case won’t be easy to win if you have an intoxicated slip and...
Continue ReadingRiding a motorcycle can be exhilarating, but it can also leave you vulnerable to mishaps on the road. For 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that motorcycle riders in motorcycle accidents were four times more likely to suffer injury and 28 times more likely to die than crash victims in passenger vehicles. If you were in a...
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...
Continue ReadingYou have a right to defend yourself or another person in Colorado. In some situations, the right to protect yourself is absolute. However, some situations could arise where the prosecutor does not believe you had the right to use deadly force in self-defense—and if that happens, you could face a murder charge. Suppose you killed another person while defending...
Continue ReadingDrug trafficking is a serious offense in Colorado. A conviction could lead to a long prison sentence and have other consequences that could ruin your life. You need an advocate, a lawyer who knows how to fight tough cases to help you get the best result possible. Do you know where to turn to in Colorado for help beating...
Continue ReadingThe death of a loved one is a tremendous loss in any situation. If someone else’s actions caused your loved one’s death, it can be infuriating and inspire you to seek justice. Filing a wrongful death claim provides surviving family members with a way to recover compensation for their losses. While nothing can truly replace your loved one, financial...
Continue ReadingEarly 2021 estimates indicate that fatal accidents involving large trucks are up 13% from 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. In the United States, approximately 5,601 people died in a flatbed truck accident or a collision involving a large truck in 2021. In Colorado alone, 81 people died in a collision involving a large truck that...
Continue ReadingTraumatic brain injuries are often life-altering and, at worse, life-threatening. Most people dealing with this serious injury are eager to get back to the life they once knew. Understandably, this leads victims of traumatic brain injuries to wonder how quickly they can settle their case and what the average settlement for a brain injury might be. So you are...
Continue ReadingDouble indemnity clauses stipulate that an insurance carrier agrees to pay at least double the policy limit if the policyholder dies an accidental death. Life insurance and accident policies (also known as AD&D for “accidental death and dismemberment”) often include double indemnity clauses. While these clauses can provide financial relief and other benefits in a time of grief, understanding...
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