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Were you injured in an accident with another driver? If so, you may be entitled to compensation—even if the accident happened under less than ideal conditions. Call Bell & Pollock P.C. Accident & Injury Lawyers today at (720) 613-6736 for a no-obligation consultation. Rainy days can be great—when you’re curled up on the couch with a cup […]

We know that coal mining is a very dangerous job. Whenever you enter the mine, no matter what your role is, you’re putting yourself at risk. The most cautious and conscientious miner can be injured in an unavoidable accident. Even when you follow safety precautions, you can become ill from your time in the mines. […]

You and two friends get rear-ended and injured in a car accident. You have good health insurance. One friend has Medicaid. The other has no health insurance at all. You end up paying relatively minimal copays and deductibles. Your Medicaid friend pays almost nothing out of pocket (except for, maybe, a nominal copay for prescription […]

Car accidents are leading cause of death for American children, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that 3 out of 4 children are NOT properly restrained while riding in vehicles. Failing to properly secure your children or grandchildren when they ride in your vehicle can have very […]

Night blindness, known as nyctalopia, occurs because of various diseases that cause degeneration of the rods of the retina (the sensory cells responsible for vision in dim light). Night blindness caused by nearsightedness, cataracts, or vitamin A deficiency is treatable. Corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contacts, can improve nearsighted vision both during the day and […]

Human error has always been the leading cause of motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. and around the world. Ultimately, it is up to us to decrease driver error and pay attention to the task of driving. However, a recent study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety proposes another possible solution: an investment in […]

Even Colorado natives can learn new tricks and tips for driving safer on snow and ice. Typically, Colorado natives will look down their nose at those who come from warmer climates, offering up whatever advice they can to be better drivers in the snow. “We can all learn a little something about how to drive […]

Artist colonies are notorious for underground, communal living in warehouse districts, which can sometimes pose a danger if they go on for years undetected and living conditions deteriorate. Well, one of Denver’s own artist community’s, dubbed Rhinoceropolis, located at 3553 Brighton Blvd. was evacuated and shutdown Thursday, December 8, 2016 after officials received reports that […]

Driving is the main mode of transportation for many families. Whether you’re driving your children to school or afterschool activities or you have a new teen driver at home, in all likelihood, you probably find yourself in the car driving with your child(ren) at many points during your day-to-day life. If so, this driving safety […]

A Revealing Look at the Sources of These Costs & How to Reduce Them (& Save Lives) A fatal car accident can be tragic and ruinous for the families who lose loved ones in these wrecks. While the emotional impacts can be deeply devastating and immeasurable, the financial costs – like those related to medical […]

About one in every three people who live in a nursing home in the U.S. will be – or has been – the victim of abuse or neglect in that facility.1 While nursing home abuse can come in many forms and can impact nearly any resident, some factors can increase the likelihood that residents will be abused. Understanding […]

Another 5 Star Review… “I sustained serious injuries after a collision with a hit and run driver. Bell & Pollock represented me in my lawsuit against the at-fault driver, and helped settle my underinsured motorist case with my automobile insurer. I am very happy with the representation that I received from Bell & Pollock.” Linda […]

Can you be held liable for the acts of someone else driving your vehicle?  The short answer is: YES! Ordinarily an owner of a motor vehicle is not liable for the driver’s negligence but, liability will be imposed for negligently entrusting the vehicle to an infant, mental incompetent, a known reckless individual or one who […]

We read about it every week, “Person Injured in an Auto Accident, Police Searching for Red SUV Seen Fleeing Scene of Collision.” It’s called a hit and run and they happen every day in the Denver Metro. The law says when you’re involved in an auto accident you need to stop, exchange information and render aid if necessary, […]