Category: Personal Injury

Winning personal injury cases in contributory negligence states can be challenging. Under this harsh standard, a plaintiff cannot pursue any compensation if they contributed to their injuries in any way.  Fortunately, Texas is not a contributory negligence state – making it much easier for a plaintiff to seek compensation even…

In recent months, you may have noticed the electric scooter craze that has taken Denver by storm. Electric scooter companies like Bird and LimeBike (Lime) offer users the option of renting the scooters for trips of various lengths. Using an app, users can locate scooters, unlock them, start the ride…

You are traveling on South Sheridan Boulevard in Denver when you come upon a car accident. You arrive before any responders. There appears to be someone on the road unconscious and not moving. Should you stop and render aid? Some people are reluctant to get involved because of concerns about…

In general, the money you receive from a personal injury lawsuit is meant to compensate for what you’ve lost due to your injuries, such as medical bills, lost wages, lower quality of life, and pain and suffering. But in certain cases, you can ask for additional damages to punish the…

Your personal injury claim might be worth a lot more than the insurance adjuster is telling you. In fact, the insurance industry’s own research has proven time and time again that people who are represented by a personal injury lawyer wind up with settlements about 3.5 times higher than those…

If you get hurt while working, it is important that everything is documented as close to the date of injury as possible, and not months in the future. Otherwise, the employer, insurance carrier, and others may question why it was not reported sooner.  Do not wait. Time is of the…

Yes, the failure to file taxes can certainly affect your personal injury claim. First, the failure to file taxes can affect the ability to pursue a claim for lost wages. This is especially true if you are self-employed, are an independent contractor, or have a payment arrangement that is not…

I began my journey as a personal injury attorney in 2005. My career choice was not by chance or circumstance. My passion for the law and helping my clients has grown ever since. I have met with thousands of clients and potential clients in their home and at my offices…

As a Millennial who has grown up in the age of social media, I know how common it is to post updates online. As a society we’ve moved well past the day and age where documentation of moments were only saved for wedding photo albums and Christmas home videos. We…

Regarding the bills for treatment incurred by injured people, historically hospitals regularly ignored, at the expense of the credit history and financial status of certain patients, the existence of available health insurance for those injured people because it would get hospitals more money.  If hospitals billed the insurance carriers, the…

The cost of suddenly being hospitalized and out of work can be devastating after a serious accident. If you have suffered a severe injury in an accident someone else caused, you may have a legal right to hold them accountable and seek compensation for your medical bills and other expenses…

If you have been injured in an accident and are expecting an insurance settlement, do not be surprised if the amount offered is less than you anticipated. Many insurance claims adjusters initially make a low settlement offer in hopes that you will simply accept it and go away. Many accident…