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Print PageMay 15th, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
Does Auto Insurance Cover Accidents Caused by "High" Drivers?
Recreational marijuana use became legal in Colorado on January 1, 2014. Evidence suggests that the demand for legal recreational marijuana has never been higher, and many states are following in Colorado’s path to legalize non-medicinal cannabis for personal use.May 8th, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
Fault, Evidence and Insurance: Protecting Your Legal Rights After a Car Accident in Denver
After a car accident, it is important to do everything possible to protect your claim for financial compensation. From getting your car fixed to treating the long-term effects of your injuries, each aspect of the recovery process is expensive; and, if someone else is to blame for what happened, you deserve to be fully and fairly compensated for your accident-related losses.May 1st, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
When Should You Consult a Denver Accident Attorney About Collision?
If you have been involved in an auto accident and you are wondering whether you should consult with an attorney, this is one of the easiest questions you will face over the coming weeks and months. The answer is a resounding “Yes,” and here are just some of the reasons why.April 30th, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Personal Injury
7 Warning Signs of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse in Colorado
According to a study reported by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), as many as one in 10 seniors will experience some form of neglect or abuse during his or lifetime. Sadly, many of these cases of neglect and abuse occur in nursing homes, where the very people we trust to provide compassionate care to our loved ones are the ones who cause them harm. Review these warning signs of negligent or abusive treatment and seek help as soon as possible.April 23rd, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Nursing Home Abuse , Personal Injury
How Long Do I Have to Sue for Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice can take many forms, including: misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis; misread lab results; botched surgeries; performing unnecessary procedures; failure to order appropriate testing; failure to obtain informed consent; leaving surgical instruments inside patients; operating on the wrong body part; causing infection through unsanitary practices; anesthesia errors; birth injuries; and emergency room negligence. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of what you believe to be an error by your physician or health care provider, you may be able to bring a medical malpractice action. As Denver personal injury lawyers, we are experienced in helping our clients to maximize their recovery for medical malpractice.April 16th, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Personal Injury
Are Punitive Damages Recoverable in a Colorado Personal Injury Action?
In personal injury cases, punitive damages, which are often referred to in Colorado law as “exemplary damages,” are not intended to compensate the plaintiff but rather to punish the defendant for egregious or reckless conduct and deter the wrongdoer and others from similar outrageous conduct in the future. Colorado requires evidence of “fraud, malice, or willful and wanton conduct” for recovery of exemplary damages. The statute goes on to define “willful and wanton conduct” as conduct “purposefully committed which the actor must have realized as dangerous, done heedlessly and recklessly, without regard to consequences, or of the rights and safety of others, particularly the plaintiff.”April 9th, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Personal Injury
Recoverable Money Damages in a Slip and Fall Accident
If you or a loved one has been involved in a slip and fall, you may be entitled to compensation for the harm you have suffered. There are several categories of “damages” you may be able to recover, even if you were partially at fault in the accident, including economic damages (such as medical expenses and lost income), noneconomic damages (for your “pain and suffering”) and, in rare cases involving egregious conduct, punitive damages.April 2nd, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Personal Injury
How Safe Are Colorado’s Roads?
Despite better inspection and more oversight, truck crashes are killing more people. The deadly I-70 wreck earlier this year was unusually severe, but fatality rates have been rising in the last decade. As a recent article in The Denver Post pointed out, the number of fatal crashes involving large trucks in the United States increased by 42 percent between 2009 and 2017. In Colorado, the number of fatal crashes involving large trucks more than doubled between 2009 and 2017, from 35 to 80. As Denver accident attorneys, we have seen firsthand how devastating a truck crash can be for our clients and their loved ones. Despite the fact that state and federal agencies are increasing oversight and inspections of commercial vehicles, crashes involving large trucks are still a major problem in Colorado.March 17th, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Accident Attorney
Understanding Comparative Negligence in Colorado
If you have been involved in an accident, whether it was an auto accident, construction accident, motorcycle crash, slip and fall, ski accident, or truck accident, you may be entitled to recovery of damages, even if you were partially at fault.March 10th, 2020 | Posted by paperstreet, on Personal Injury
