T-bone Car Accidents: What They Are and How Liability Is Handled
T-bone car accidents are named for the shape that the vehicles make when they collide (a capital letter T). Side-impact and head-on crashes are both well-known for producing grave, sometimes fatal, injuries. Most T-bone accidents can be attributed to failure to yield, so determining fault is often fairly straightforward. However, some situations involve negligence on […]
What to Do After a Truck Accident in Denver
Denver is bisected by some of the busiest trucking corridors in the county. These heavy trucks weigh more than 15 times what your car or SUV does, and when one hits you, even at slower speeds, you’re likely to sustain catastrophic injury while the trucker walks away without a scratch. Knowing what to do in […]
What happens to a dog after they bite someone?
The outcome, both in court and for the dog, often depends on the dog’s past behavior. Colorado is a strict liability state for dog bite injuries, meaning the owner is liable for a victim’s damages even if the dog hasn’t bitten before. Courts consider the dog’s history of aggressive behavior, bite records, and other details […]
How a restricted license affects a car accident claim
Colorado issues two types of restricted licenses: an Ignition Interlock restricted license, which is usually required for people convicted of driving under the influence, and a probationary license, generally for drivers who have accumulated too many points on their license. A restricted license could impact your car accident claim, whether you were the driver with […]
What is considered a serious injury in a car accident?
While the definition of a serious injury is fairly broad, it generally refers to an injury that causes permanent disfigurement or severe impairment of bodily function. There is a little more to it, though, which our Denver car accident lawyers explore below. What are serious car accident injuries? First, let’s establish what a serious injury […]
How long do dog bite settlements take?
Dog bite personal injury claims often involve complex legal issues and heated emotions. As a victim, you’re in pain, possibly permanently scarred, and are ready to be done with the matter. The dog’s owner, on the other hand, may try to delay litigation, especially if they’re worried that they may have to surrender their dog. […]
How to prove negligence in a personal injury claim
If you’ve recently filed a personal injury lawsuit, either against a person or an entity (like a healthcare facility or manufacturer of dangerous drugs), you’ve probably heard your Denver personal injury attorney talking about proving negligence. Whether the defendant was negligent or not can make a difference in the outcome of your claim. The element […]
What happens if a car accident aggravates a pre-existing condition?
Any health problem you had before the car accident is considered a pre-existing condition. Some of the most common pre-existing conditions include joint problems, such as arthritis, cervical spine conditions or degenerative spinal disorder, and sciatica, herniated discs, or chronic back pain. If your once-manageable medical condition is now a disabling one, then you’re a […]
These are the most dangerous roads in Colorado
Some of Colorado’s most breathtaking vistas are only reached by treacherous roads, and when the weather changes, unwary drivers can end up in dangerous situations. Defensive driving, including knowing which routes contain the most dangerous roads in Colorado, reduces the chance of an injurious wreck. But if the worst happens and you are involved in […]
How is fault determined in a Denver car accident?
Determining fault in a car accident is crucial for legal and insurance purposes. In Denver, as in the rest of Colorado, understanding how fault is established can significantly impact the outcome of insurance claims and personal injury lawsuits. Below, our Denver car accident lawyers provide a comprehensive overview of the process involved in determining fault […]