Strict Liability in Colorado
Liability for Injury Without Proof of Fault Most personal injury lawsuits focus on some sort of negligent behavior on the part of one party that makes them liable (at fault) for another person’s subsequent injury. But there are times a party can be considered liable...
Whiplash, the Proverbial Pain in the Neck
An Injury Extremely Common Among Car Accident Victims An estimated three out of 1,000 people sustain whiplash injuries, which are most often associated with low-speed car accidents. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t take a large degree of impact to result in a...
Non-Economic Damages in Colorado Personal Injury Cases
Amount to be Recovered Limited, Despite Severity of Loss When an injury victim receives compensation to reimburse them for their accident-related losses, this compensation is often in the form of economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages, also known as...
7 Questions About Attorney-Client Privilege Answered
How the Rule Might Apply to Your Colorado Personal Injury Case According to American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rule 1.6, attorney-client privilege is a legal rule that protects the confidentiality of communications between an attorney and their client. The privilege...
7 Things That Make Colorado Personal Injury Cases Similar
According to research conducted by the National Safety Council, injuries arising from motor vehicle accidents that required medical attention totaled 4.6 million in 2016, and more than 40,000 fatalities occurred. Although every personal injury is unique, personal...
Furry Friends Are a Distraction While Driving
Here’s why Colorado pet owners should restrain their pets in a moving vehicle. According to the most recent survey, 68 percent of all households in the United States include pets as well as people. For a lot of these animals, especially dogs, romping around the house...