Gary Bell, Jr. and Brad PollockInjury Attorneys Part 1 Workers Compensation Claims & Division-sponsored Independent Medical Exams (DIMEs) Explained Many people hurt on the job may find themselves going to a Division-sponsored Independent Medical Examination (DIME).  This is the first of a series of blogs on DIMEs. At some point in every workers’ compensation claim, your main […]

At least 20,000 Americans are treated for carbon monoxide poisoning (CO poisoning) each year in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have revealed. And while certain people may be more susceptible to CO poisoning, everyone’s risk of this injury increases in the wintertime, especially for those who live in colder areas of […]

Gary Bell Jr. and Brad PollockInjury Attorneys Even if you receive a settlement in your civil case, you may still be able to receive an additional award of restitution in the criminal case, for things not covered by the offender’s insurance policy. The purpose of a restitution order is to decrease the financial burden caused […]

For the first time in nearly a decade, the rate of fatal traffic crashes in the U.S. has stopped dropping and is once again climbing, according to the latest reports from regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In fact, based on a review of the initial data for the first six months of 2015 […]

Negligence is a fundamental concept to personal injury law and cases. In general, negligence is a failure to act with the same level of care that a reasonable person, under similar circumstances, would apply in that situation. When negligence results in harm to another person, that person can pursue financial recovery from the negligent party […]

Gary Bell, Jr. and Brad PollockInjury Attorneys It’s the start of ski season in Colorado, and Colorado ski safety laws are probably the last thing on your mind when you head up to the slopes. But you might be surprised to find out that the Ski Safety Act is there to protect the ski area […]

Winter’s cold conditions can require some adjustments, especially when it comes to your vehicle. That’s because, as the temperature outside falls, your vehicle’s equipment will have more difficulty functioning properly. And this can mean there’s a greater likelihood of equipment malfunctions, vehicle breakdowns or even traffic accidents when the winter sets in. How the Cold Can Affect […]

When the victims of negligence succeed in recovering awards for their injuries and losses, this compensation can include various types of damages, depending on the nature of the negligence, the injuries sustained and other factors. In general, however, personal injury settlements can comprise two types of damages: compensatory damages and punitive damages. And understanding the […]

As part of federal regulators’ continual efforts to prevent traffic accidents, officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) have recently announced that they will be adding automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems to the federal 5-Star Vehicle Safety Rating System by 2018. AEB systems can apply the brakes when a crash may be imminent and when: By […]

In light of our last blog, which revealed the truth that insurance companies are not usually on drivers’ sides following collisions, now is good time to point out some of the more common and suspect ways that insurance providers can try to reduce the value of traffic accident claims – if not attempt to deny them entirely. Suspect Methods […]

Yesterday, General Motors (GM) issued a recall for about 1.4 million vehicles due to a faulty valve cover gasket that can leak and cause vehicle fires. This is reportedly the third time GM has issued the same recall within seven years, as the remedies carried out during the first two recalls have not worked. In fact, […]

Any traffic collision can be distressing and devastating. When the motorist who caused the accident flees the scene immediately after, however, the impacts can be far more difficult for injured people to deal with, especially when there may be little details regarding the identity of the negligent driver. To try to prevent these situations and encourage motorists […]

“Champions of the people.” It’s a catchy phrase, and a great motto. This motto is the first thing that you see when you enter the offices of personal injury law firm of Bell & Pollock. The attorneys and support staff here strive to live by these words every day. The Bell & Pollock law firm […]

The workers compensation system in Colorado can provide essential benefits to people who have been hurt at work or who have developed an occupational illness. This system and the process of getting benefits, however, is known for being complicated – and one of the main reasons for this is the various strict deadlines that have to be […]

When traffic accidents happen, one of the steps on the road to recovery will be determining who was at fault for the collision and, consequently, who is liable for it. The liable parties will usually be responsible for compensating victims for their medical bills, injuries, damages, suffering and other losses. These Things Can Affect Liability Determinations after Car […]