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Gale Sayers Sues NFL for Brain Injuries and Negligence

June 17, 2014 by Lance M. Sears

As an NFL fan, the name Gale Sayers brings to mind classic images of the Bears’ storied history. He is one of the all-time great running backs charging down the field, clad in navy and orange.   Unfortunately, even the great Gale Sayers suffered injuries during his playing days—including some brain injuries that have affected […]

Filed Under: Blog Post, Colorado Springs, Legal, Personal Injury, Spinal/Brain Injury

Colorado House Approves Bill to Double Statute of Limitations for Hit-and-Run Fatalities

June 5, 2014 by Lance M. Sears

As experienced Colorado Springs car accident attorneys, we have helped many clients who have had the misfortune of being hit-and-run victims. That’s why a recent vote by the Colorado House of Representatives caught our attention.   On May 7, the Colorado House unanimously approved a proposed bill to double the statute of limitations for fatal […]

Filed Under: Auto accidents, Blog Post, Colorado, Legal

Billionaire commits hit-and-run, won’t pay for damages

December 18, 2013 by Lance M. Sears

Hit-and-run crashes typically leave the victim confused, frustrated, and even worse, injured. As an experienced auto accident injury attorney in Colorado Springs, Colorado, I’ve helped many clients who become victims of another driver’s careless actions—and worse—subsequent flight after a collision. As a former Deputy District Attorney, I know there are a number of reasons people […]

Filed Under: Auto accidents, Blog Post, Legal, Personal Injury

High teen kills motorcyclist in crash

October 9, 2013 by Lance M. Sears

Whenever a motorcycle and car collide, the accident is almost always more damaging to the motorcyclist. In an accident, a motorcycle provides little protection from the immense weight and power of a car. The injuries a motorcyclist could suffer may change their life forever, or worse, end it altogether. Sadly, a reminder of this reality […]

Filed Under: Auto accidents, Blog Post, DUI Charges, Legal, Wrongful Death

What do I do after a bike accident with a vehicle?

July 23, 2013 by Lance M. Sears

Colorado, in our opinion, is one of the most beautiful states in the country. What way better to explore that beauty than on a bicycle, getting a workout while feeling that cool breeze on your face and seeing the mountains in the distance. With cycling, however, comes risk, which can often lead to accidents. If […]

Filed Under: Auto accidents, Blog Post, Legal, Personal Injury

Supreme Court Ruled State Can’t Be Sued Under FMLA For Refusing Employee Recovery Time

April 11, 2013 by Lance M. Sears

CBS Washington reports that the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 vote that states cannot be sued for refusing to give employees time off to recover from an illness. The Court’s decision will not let Daniel Coleman sue the Maryland State Court of Appeals for damages for firing him after he requested sick leave. He “blamed […]

Filed Under: Blog Post, Employee Law, Legal, Workers' Compensation

Judge Blocks NYC Ban on Large Sodas

March 15, 2013 by Lance M. Sears

Reuters reports that a judge struck down Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ban on large sugary drinks in New York’s food service businesses one day before it was to take effect, calling the ban arbitrary and capricious. The regulation would have kept restaurants, bars, parks, and other food service establishments from selling surgery beverages larger than 16 ounces.

Filed Under: Blog Post, Legal

SCOTUS to decide if generic drug makers can be sued for personal injuries

March 8, 2013 by Lance M. Sears

Karen Bartlett began taking a mild anti-inflammatory drug, sulindac, in 2004 after her doctor prescribed it to relieve pain in her shoulder. Within weeks, her skin developed a severe reaction to the drug. The condition put her in a burn unit for nearly two months, and she spent several more months in a medically induced […]

Filed Under: Blog Post, Legal, Personal Injury, Product Liability

Class-Action Suit Seeks $20 Million in Case Against UHP Trooper

December 26, 2012 by Lance M. Sears

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that a class-action lawsuit has been filed against a former Corporal with the Utah Highway Patrol and other troopers for wrongful arrests and DUI charges. Three attorneys are “seeking damages that could total as much as $20 million, as well as an injunction barring enforcement of the alleged unconstitutional policies”, the […]

Filed Under: Blog Post, DUI Charges, Legal, Litigation

Judge merges seven lawsuits against Cinemark in Aurora shooting

November 28, 2012 by Lance M. Sears

The Huffington Post reports a Denver federal judge “ordered the consolidation of seven lawsuits brought against the Cinemark theater chain by survivors and relatives of those killed in a shooting rampage in which 12 moviegoers were slain as they watched a Batman film.” Twelve people were killed and 58 wounded in the July 20th massacre when suspected […]

Filed Under: Blog Post, Legal, Negligence, Wrongful Death

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