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 by the crime and to preserve the […]

Workers’ compensation is insurance coverage which must be carried by most employers in Colorado.  In most instances, if you are injured on the job, you should receive workers’ compensation benefits.  There are, however, some instances when you may not be entitled to workers’ compensation insurance coverage. The following is a partial list of occupations and/or individuals excluded […]

At some point you’ve probably signed one. That official looking document with the small words that you need to sign before you can play softball, go whitewater rafting, or jump out an airplane. These waivers are supposed to protect recreational businesses in the event that you are injured or harmed while performing these activities. But […]

Spring and summer are almost here, so people with motorcycles are starting think about riding. Motorcycles can be very enjoyable. Some people use them for economical transportation. Unfortunately, they are a more risky form of transportation for obvious reasons. Since I have been a rider for many years, I have firsthand knowledge of the dangers […]

In 2003, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a study that examined the frequency of dog bite-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments.  In 2001, an estimated 368,245 persons were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for nonfatal dog bite-related injuries.  42% of dog bites in 2001 occurred among children aged 14 years and younger; […]

Generally, in the Workers’ Compensation system the workers’ compensation insurance carrier and/or employer are entitled to choose the healthcare provider.  However, there are means within the system to request and/or obtain a change of physician. Within ninety (90) days following the date of injury, but before reaching maximum medical improvement, an injured worker may request a one-time […]

Motorists throughout Denver, Greenwood Village and Steamboat Springs Colorado are at risk of being hurt or even killed if truckers do not take safety seriously. Unfortunately, truck safety laws are lacking in some important areas. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)has indicated that it hopes to change that. A truck accident lawyer knows that new safety rules could make […]

In Denver, Greenwood Village and Steamboat Springs, Colorado, no one wants tired truckers on the road. A truck accident lawyer knows that drowsy driving can result in impairments in judgment and delayed reaction time. A trucker who is tired is just as affected by his fatigue as a driver who is drunk is affected by alcohol. A tired trucker could […]

Trucking companies are required to purchase liability insurance in case a driver in their employ causes a collision. The minimum amount of liability insurance that a trucking company must purchase is $750,000 for interstate general freight motor carriers. For hazardous-material haulers, the minimum is between $1 million and $5 million. While this may seem like […]

Truck accidents cause more than 5,000 fatalities and 150,000 injuries over the course of the year, according to Safe Roads. The majority of people who lose their lives in truck accidents are not in the truck, but are in passenger vehicles or are walking, bicycling or riding a motorcycle. Unfortunately, as many as 750 of […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final report on a truck and train collision that occurred last year which led to the explosion of a 15-car freight train. The results of the report lend support to the position that limits should be extended on the use of all portable electronic devices by […]

In the United States, much of the focus on improving motor vehicle safety is centered around improving technology. Self-driving cars are just the latest in a long line of efforts to automate the process of driving, put responsibility on technology to make smart choices, and reduce the danger that human error can cause. Recently, however, […]

Car accidents have a tremendous cost to individuals and to families when a collision causes injury or fatalities. Motor vehicle collisions also have an aggregate cost to society. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently published a study quantifying how much harm collisions can cause. While it is easy to determine the money spent on […]

In the United States, 12 percent of trips take place nationwide by bicycling or walking yet pedestrians and bicyclists account for 14 percent of fatalities. Despite the disproportionate share of deaths, only 1.6 percent of federal transportation dollars are devoted to walkers or bikers. Unfortunately, unsafe streets and dangerous drivers put walkers at serious risk. […]

A disastrous nursing home fire has made headlines in recent weeks, as 22 seniors are missing and presumed dead after the blaze. The fire destroyed an elderly living community and has caused at least 10 confirmed deaths already.  Frigid temperatures have complicated the search for the missing seniors. The devastating fire underscores the importance of having a […]