Negligence occurs when someone, through a certain act or failure to act, fails to uphold his or her duty of care in certain situations. If you are filing a personal injury lawsuit against a person or entity, you will have to prove that the at-fault party acted in...
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10 Important Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Lawyer
Hiring a personal injury attorney is an important decision to make. After an injury, you need compensation to recover from your damages -- and your lawyer is the person who is responsible for securing this compensation. To ensure you hire the right person, ask these...
I Was in an Out of State Car Accident, What Do I Do?
When you suffer an injury in a car accident, you must consider a number of factors: who was at fault, the damages you experience, and where the accident took place. You can sustain a car accident anywhere, including in states outside of your own. If you are in an out...
Is Colorado a No-Fault State or Tort State?
When you are in an accident in Colorado, you may experience certain damages. These may include medical expenses, lost wages, and physical and emotional pain and suffering -- all of which may contribute to physical, emotional, and financial damages. In some situations,...
Ordinary Negligence vs. Gross Negligence: What’s the Difference?
If you are filing a personal injury lawsuit against someone who caused an accident where you suffered harm, you will need to prove that he or she acted in negligence. The theory of negligence is crucial to personal injury cases, and you will need to supply evidence...
What Should I Do If My Car Accident Attorney Is Taking Too Long to Get Me a Settlement?
Car accidents cause a lot of stress. If you're injured, there's stress while you recover. Even if you're not injured, there's the stress of finding a replacement car or waiting for car repairs. There's the stress of dealing with insurance companies. It impacts your...
I Was Involved in a Rideshare Accident. What Should I Do?
Rideshares have grown immensely in popularity. A rideshare could be an arrangement between coworkers where they travel together to save money and hassle. A more common rideshare arrangement is with a company like Lyft or Uber. You summon a driver to get you from one...
Should I Go to the Hospital After a Car Accident?
Every hour, car accidents impact people in all corners of the U.S. The Colorado State Patrol releases information on crashes and distracted driving, speeding, and DUI are the leading three causes of traffic accidents. You never know when another driver may be texting,...
Can I File a Lawsuit if I’m Involved in an Accident Due to Snow or Ice on a Street?
Wintry roads wreak havoc on normal activities. You're driving to work and another driver slides through an intersection and into your car. You're crossing the street while walking your dog, but you slip on ice and break a rib in the fall. Those are examples of the way...
My Personal Injury Lawyer is Taking Too Long. What Should I Do?
When you're injured, the pressing need for money to cover bills weighs heavily. You have medical bills to cover right now and waiting is driving you closer and closer into debt. You can't work because you don't have a car or are still healing, and the loss of income...
I Was Injured on Public Transportation. What Should I Do?
All over the United States, people rely on public transportation to get them from one point to another. The Regional Transport District in Colorado puts ridership at more than 97.6 million during 2018. The odds of being in an accident while using public transportation...
Three Requirements for Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The loss of a loved one is difficult. In addition to the emotional impact, there's the stress of arranging a burial or cremation. Medical bills and other financial matters add to the strain. When you suspect the death of your loved one was preventable, the grief is...
I Was Involved in a Car Accident With a Bus. What Should I Do?
Any car accident is traumatic. When you're involved, physical injuries are part of the trauma you face. There's also the emotional aspect. You're going to be in shock and may find it hard to get back behind the wheel or in a car. You might avoid the area where the...
What To Do When Your Doctor Is Negligent
You suspect your doctor was negligent. You're understandably upset and want justice. Before you start accusing that doctor of medical malpractice, there are some things you should know and do. The Most Common Forms of Medical Malpractice One of the best places to...
5 Shocking Motorcycle Accident Statistics
Updated June 2020 Every day, motorcyclists get on their bikes to go to work, go for a ride, or head to a local business or home. While many get to their destination safely, others never make it home. Per NHTSA statistics, in 2018 alone, 4,985 motorcyclists were killed...