The Eggshell Plaintiff Doctrine: Negligence Is Negligence, No Matter Who Gets Hurt
If a motorist happens to collide with another vehicle driven by someone who is more susceptible to injury than the average person -- someone who sustained a childhood injury, suffers from fibromyalgia, or has a rare genetic condition, for example -- does that mean...
Balanced Billing: Rarely a Good Deal for Healthcare Consumers
If you were injured in a car accident, what happens after the injury is sometimes even more painful than the accident itself. When health insurance doesn’t cover the whole bill for your accident-related medical care, doctors and hospitals often try to recoup their...
My Injury Case Finally Settled — What Happens Now?
Just when your injury was becoming a distant yet painful memory and you were beginning to wonder if you could ever put your case behind you, your personal injury attorney successfully settled the claim -- so now what? Before you get to pick up your check, three...
Stop Getting Shortchanged: Stacking Your Auto Insurance Policy
If you drive a car in Colorado, you should be aware of the state’s requirement that you carry minimum automobile insurance coverages in the amount of $25,000 per person for bodily injury, $50 per accident, and $15,000 for property damage. But you may not know that...
When a Defective Vehicle Becomes a Product Liability Claim
Vehicle recalls and defects are more than just an inconvenience. They can lead to accidents, serious injuries, and product liability cases. Three potential types of issues that can result in an automobile product liability claim in Colorado include: Manufacturing...
It Was Only a Fender-Bender — Should I Tell My Insurer?
You were involved in a minor, low-speed accident. The damage was very minimal, and nobody was injured. Should you alert your insurance company and risk a rate hike, or keep quiet and just pay the repair costs out of pocket? The answer: Call your insurance company,...