On July 11, 2020, Governor Jared Polis signed Colorado House Bill 20-1415 into law, granting Colorado workers protections from discrimination or retaliation when they raise health and safety concerns related to a “public health emergency” (such as the current COVID-19 pandemic). Specifically, this new law prohibits “a principal”—which includes an “employer” as defined by the […]
With Passage of the CROWN Act of 2020, Colorado Prohibits Employment Discrimination on the Basis of Hair
On March 6, 2020, Governor Jared Polis signed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2020 (CROWN Act) into law. When Colorado’s Governor signed the document, Colorado became just the fifth state in the nation to pass this civil rights legislation; Colorado joined California, New York, New Jersey, and Virginia […]
5 Things Truck Drivers Do That Lead to Serious Injury
Because truck drivers are professional drivers who receive special training and must carry a special license, one would reasonably expect them to drive cautiously and follow all traffic laws to prevent accidents. After all, even at relatively slow speeds, collisions with semi-trucks can be fatal for passenger car drivers. Unfortunately, not all truck drivers drive […]
Dangerous Colorado Mountain Roads & Passes
Colorado is home to some of the most beautiful scenic drives in the country. From the mountain ranges to the diverse and colorful foliage, these roadside scenes are a sight to behold. Unfortunately, these roads are also some of the most dangerous in the world to drive. The inherent dangers on these roads come from […]
Does the Mix of Music and the Slopes Cause Injuries?
There is absolutely nothing like plugging in your headphones, listening to your favorite playlist, and zoning into whatever you are doing. We do this to power through the workday or to get some peace on the early morning commute. Our headphones and our favorite jams get us through those last few miles on the treadmill […]
Colorado Springs’ Zoo in Top 10
Summer is winding down and the free time is starting to dry up. You’ve hit the pool and the local park, but have you visited the zoo yet? With lions and tigers and bears (oh my), Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, located in southwest Colorado Springs, it is certainly one of the best. According to a recent […]
Wrongful Death Suit Only a Snapshot of What Sarah Jones Deserves
When we think of dangerous jobs a few may come to mind– airplane pilot, sailor, officer in the Army; the list goes on. One that doesn’t come to mind as being dangerous is camera assistant. Sarah Jones probably didn’t either before Feb. 20, when the 27-year-old camera assistant was killed while working on the site […]
Drowsy Package Delivering Leads to Disastrous Truck Accidents
Drowsiness turns deadly when truck drivers fail to take caution and remain alert while driving. Lately we have been hearing way too many headlines about devastating truck accidents and the anguish caused by sleep-deprived truck drivers. In early June, comedian Tracy Morgan’s vehicle was hit by an allegedly tired Wal-Mart truck driver. According to CNN, […]
It’s a Slippery Slope: Exploring Dangers of Skiing
What do you think of when you think of skiing? Do you think of the cool air whipping across your face as you speed down the Vail slopes? Do you think of the thrill of conquering a new slope? Do you contemplate what could happen to you if you had an accident? Probably not. One […]
Pedestrians: Don’t Fall Victim to Hit and Run Accidents
You may have read our recent post about the bill approved by the Colorado House of Representatives. You’ll be happy to hear that Gov. John Hickenlooper signed the bill into law June 6. This law will take effect on July 1, doubling the statute of limitations from five years to 10 years. The government has […]
