Year: 2018
If you have been injured in an accident in Colorado, your thoughts after receiving medical care are likely to turn to whether insurance will pay for your medical bills and other losses. But to obtain a settlement, you’ll need to be able to show who is at fault for the…
Businesses and public agencies can often be held liable for accidents that happen inside their buildings, but what about injuries that occur in their parking lots? From uneven pavement to potholes to snow and ice, parking lots can present conditions that are every bit as hazardous as indoor surfaces. If…
Every day in Colorado, people are struck and injured in pedestrian accidents while walking along the road and crossing intersections. The accidents are often caused by distracted drivers and drivers who are not keeping a lookout for people on foot. Many pedestrian accidents occur at night and they happen more…
The immediate aftermath of a car accident can be very tense, with lots of emotions coming to the surface. Some drivers may make this difficult situation worse by becoming hostile and refusing to share their insurance information. Even though obtaining insurance information is an essential step in filing an accident claim, another…
Dog bites can be extremely painful, emotionally traumatic, and in some cases, life-threatening. If you have been bitten, you should seek medical attention and report the attack to the authorities. Doing so can help to ensure that the dog does not hurt anyone else. Here is some helpful information on…
Car accidents can have devastating consequences for drivers and passengers alike. Along with costly damage to the vehicle, people in the car at the time of a collision may suffer serious and lasting injuries. Crash victims may be seriously traumatized by the experience and suffer mental anguish. The physical, mental,…
Many Coloradans are devoted to their dogs whether the animals are family pets, hunting dogs, or working dogs on ranches or farms. But any dog can be a liability if the animal has a propensity to bite. Colorado has strict laws regarding liability for dog bites causing serious injuries. The…
If you have back pain or a stiff neck after a car accident, you should not ignore it and assume the pain will go away. Make an appointment with a doctor and receive a medical evaluation as soon as possible. Inform the doctor that you were in a car crash….
Spinal injuries involve damage to the spinal cord or the vertebrae, disks, or ligaments of the spinal column. The spinal cord is a nerve bundle that transports signals between the brain and the rest of the body. When trauma damages the spinal cord, nerve impulses will no longer be able…
Motor vehicle accidents such as car crashes and motorcycle wrecks are among the most common type of personal injury accidents, leading to thousands of injuries and deaths each year. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 37,000 people died on our nation’s roads in…
