When a loved one dies due to another party’s actions, surviving family members could be entitled to financial compensation in a wrongful death claim. While no amount of money can bring back your loved one, a financial settlement can help with sudden and unexpected expenses. Compensation can be paid out in a lump sum or as a structured settlement....
Continue ReadingWhen a driver opens their door without looking to see if anyone is passing, their carelessness may result in an accident. Motorcycle riders may have to swerve to miss the car door, resulting in an accident even if they avoid hitting the open door. Motorcycle riders can be left with devastating injuries from which they may never recover. If...
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that Colorado has some of the best skiing in the world, attracting locals and travelers alike. Unfortunately, even the most experienced skier can find themselves involved in an accident on the slopes. If you sustained a skiing injury caused by another party’s negligence, you could have the legal right to bring a claim for damages. However,...
Continue ReadingIf you get arrested for drug charges, you may wonder, How long does it take for the police to file charges for a drug offense? This question breaks down into two separate questions: How much time do the police have after arresting a suspect to charge them or let them out of jail? How long after a crime do...
Continue ReadingJust about everyone has heard of medical malpractice, but many people are uncertain about what it is. Add in the term “medical negligence,” and most people become even more confused. Even many lawyers lack a clear understanding of the difference between standard negligence, medical negligence, and medical malpractice. Standard Negligence Standard negligence is a violation of the ordinary duty...
Continue ReadingIn 2018 alone, Colorado reported 188 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities. That made up approximately 29.7% of the state’s total fatalities that year. Approximately 76.9% of the alcohol-impaired driving fatalities involved drivers with a blood alcohol content (BAC) at or above 0.15%. These numbers remain staggering despite the fact that 20,353 drivers were arrested in 2018 on suspicion of driving under...
Continue ReadingNationwide, over 10,000 people die in DUI accidents every year. It is this high death rate, plus lobbying efforts by organizations such as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), that has resulted in a steady increase in DUI penalties nationwide. Consequently, DUI charges in Colorado are no laughing matter. Here is what will happen if you are charged with a...
Continue ReadingIf you think you may need to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Colorado, first of all, good for you. If you aren’t responsible for your injuries, it is wrong for you to have to pay for them. Just by considering filing a medical malpractice suit, you are taking the first step in righting this wrong. Civil liability for...
Continue ReadingA DUI in Colorado is more than a mere inconvenience, even if it is your first offense. Although DUI is normally a misdemeanor, under certain circumstances, Colorado can charge you with a felony. If this happens, start looking for a skilled criminal charges defense lawyer immediately, even if you are still in jail. Under Colorado law, there are three...
Continue ReadingThe Colorado medical malpractice statute of limitations determines the deadline by which you must file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Miss the deadline and the court will dismiss your lawsuit unless an exception applies. Think of a statute of limitations as a clock that begins running on the date you’re injured and gradually counts down to zero. Once the clock...
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