To the delight of Plaintiff personal-injury attorneys, at the end of the 2021 legislative session, Colorado Senators passed House Bill 21-1300, an Act that protects Coloradans who have been injured by wrongful or negligent acts of another. In particular, the Act aims to protect those citizens who have high-deductible health insurance plans, limited health insurance, […]
Safest Snowboarding & Ski Helmets — Concussion Safety
The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) estimates approximately 80 percent of skiers and snowboarders on United States ski slopes used helmets during the 2015-2016 ski season. Although ski helmets do not provide complete protection from head injuries, they do help reduce the severity of the injury.
Mountain Driving Tips: How to Drive Safely to the Slopes
You have your ski resort reservations and lift tickets. You have packed your bags. Now all you have to do is get there. So, how do you get safely to the SLOPES? S: Slow and Steady Keep it slow and steady. Driving fast on Colorado mountain roads can be lethal. The roads are steep and […]
Good, Bad or Ugly?” Obama-Care’s” Impact on Personal Injury Claims In Colorado.
As a personal injury attorney in Colorado, I must ask myself: “How does Obama-Care affect my clients and how does it impact their claims in Colorado?” It is to that end that this article is written; to help those injured, and seeking justice for their injuries, navigate newly charted waters formed in the wake of […]
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 […]
Interstate 70: The Colorado Danger Zone
If I had a nickel for every time I heard a sour story about I-70, I would likely be the richest person in Colorado. Running through the Rocky Mountains, this interstate is prone to the effects of avalanches, rockslides, and severe weather conditions, causing major delays and perturbing congestion. The infamy is not unwarranted. Interstate […]
Gale Sayers Sues NFL for Brain Injuries and Negligence
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 […]
Late Recall by GM for Faulty Ignition Switch Linked to 13 Traffic Deaths
As the owner of a vehicle, you expect the manufacturer to take the utmost caution with concerns to driver and passenger safety. Unfortunately, even major auto corporations—General Motors, in this case—sometimes cut corners or don’t address a problem as quickly as they should. According to a recent report from 7NEWS Denver, 13 GM traffic deaths […]
Are Medical Malpractice Insurance Companies Doing Their Job? Florida Supreme Court Doesn’t Believe So
Early last month the, the Florida Supreme Court criticized the arguments used by medical malpractice insurance lobbyists and organized medicine to push for caps and other “tort reforms.” The court struck down the state’s cap on non-economic damages in wrongful death cases, and, in the process, basically informed all physicians that they have been lied […]
