Category Archives: Personal Injury

How COVID-19 Caused a Speeding Spike

How COVID-19 Caused a Speeding Spike

While the country is slowly opening back up from quarantine, we are all still feeling the effects that COVID-19 has had on our communities. One of the areas impacted has been our roadways. When Colorado, like most other states, went into lockdown, people were instructed to stay at home as much as possible. With so […]

How to Get Medical Coverage During the Claims Process

How to Get Medical Coverage During the Claims Process

After getting in a serious car accident, you will likely have to seek medical help. Depending on your injuries, you may have to get extensive surgeries, countless physical therapy sessions, and mounting medications in order to heal properly. That sort of treatment can’t just be put off until your claim is settled, as a settlement […]

Dram Shop Liability: How It Factors Into Your Claim

Dram Shop Liability: How It Factors Into Your Claim

No one wants to be involved in a drunk driving accident. A drunk driver can destroy your car, leave you with debilitating injuries, and affect your mental state for years to come. Even worse, a drunk driver may be the reason why you lost a beloved member of your family. The person who chose to […]

Do Hands-Free Devices Really Improve Safety?

Do Hands-Free Devices Really Improve Safety?

When cellphones became prevalent in the United States, so did distracted driving. Eventually, hand-free devices were invented in an attempt to curb the ever-growing issue of drivers taking calls or texting while driving. Now that this technology has been with us for over a decade, it is truly time to ask, do they actually help […]

Getting the Most Out of Your Accident Claim

Getting the Most Out of Your Accident Claim

After an accident caused by a negligent driver, you may find yourself in the position of having to file a claim. While the insurance adjuster assigned to work on your case will try to make the claims process sound easy, the truth is that the insurance company will be doing everything they can to give […]

A Dog’s Bite Is Always Worse Than Its Bark

A Dog’s Bite Is Always Worse Than Its Bark

Nearly five million people are bitten by dogs every year in the U.S., as reported by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). In a recent year, close to 27,000 people needed reconstructive surgery for dog bites, according to dogsbite.org. What is the most alarming, however, is that fact that nearly one in every five dog bites […]

The Colorado Springs Curfew – Is It Legal?

The Colorado Springs Curfew – Is It Legal

Widespread public unrest and protests stemming from the homicide of George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis police officers has led Mayor Suthers to enact a curfew within the Colorado Springs city limits. Unless the order is extended, the curfew is in effect between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., beginning Wednesday, June 3, and […]

Wrongful Death: The Limits, The Exceptions, and The Rules

Wrongful Death: The Limits, The Exceptions, and The Rules

The sudden loss of a loved one is devastating.  Even more so when it’s unexpected and when someone else caused it.  The emotional toll is great.  The financial loss can be devastating to a family. The History of Wrongful Death Laws Believe it or not, many years ago, when someone killed another, the surviving family […]