Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Your Colorado Auto Accident
How They May Affect Your Personal Injury Claim Many people who are injured in an automobile accident have pre-existing medical conditions--that is, injuries and illnesses that were present before the crash. Some people assume that because of these pre-existing...
What Colorado Negligence Claims Are Made Of
Duty ● Breach ● Cause ● Damages Negligence is an important factor in any Colorado personal injury claim. Determining negligence typically involves proving four key elements: duty, breach, cause, and damages. An injured person must prove that someone had a duty to...
Survival Actions Versus Wrongful Death
How the Two Types of Colorado Personal Injury Claims Differ In Colorado, when negligent conduct results in death, two kinds of legal claims for damages can be filed: survival actions and wrongful death claims. Although filing a lawsuit may be the last thing that...
The Doctrine of Attractive Nuisance
Premises Liability Laws That Protect Those Too Young to Protect Themselves Kids will be kids. Sometimes they’re careless, e.g., when venturing on another person’s property and exploring potential hazards. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
With Colorado’s Growth Comes Danger for Construction Workers
Slip-and-Fall Accidents Leading Cause of Fatalities Colorado's economic growth is coming with a grim if indirect cost: rising numbers of deaths and injuries among construction workers. Overall workplace fatalities in Colorado dropped in 2017. But according to the...
Headaches After an Auto Accident
Pain That Won't Go Away Can Be a Sign of Serious Injury Even after a seemingly minor collision, accident victims often suffer from headaches. But headaches that persist—or get even worse—can be symptoms of more serious injuries. Don't ignore such headaches. What...