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. However, while using marijuana may be legal in Colorado, this does […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are Punitive Damages Recoverable in a Colorado Personal Injury Action?
In Denver 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 […]
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 […]