Personal Injury

With its scenic vistas and miles of paved paths, Colorado is a paradise for bicycle enthusiasts. However, cycling comes with certain aches and pains as well as the potential for serious injury. Here are three strategies to prevent common complaints and a caution about potential cyclist injuries that could be life-changing. Easing lower back pain …

Walking should not result in an injury, yet pedestrians get struck by vehicles every day. Why do these accidents occur so frequently? Pedestrians need to stay on guard when crossing any Denver street. Even though drivers must look out for walkers, it does not always happen. Discover three common reasons pedestrians get hit and face …

Car accidents, unfortunately, cause many deaths each year, including an increasing number of pedestrian deaths. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association’s recent data, in 2019, motor vehicle accidents killed more than 6,500 pedestrians. This data represents the highest number of pedestrian deaths in over 30 years.  No one can pinpoint the exact cause of the startling increase …

Jogging offers many potential health benefits. Some you may expect, such as improved flexibility and weight loss. Others may surprise you, such as improved mental health and an immune system boost.  Despite the potential benefits, however, there are also risks involved with jogging. You could get hit by a car, experience an injury from tripping and falling or …

When you go for a bike ride, there is always the chance that you will get into an injurious crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that in the U.S. in 2018, 857 bicyclists died in traffic accidents. Knowing what to do if you get into a biking accident can help you protect your interests. Here …

You may ride your bicycle purely for fun and relaxation. On the other hand, like many people in Colorado, you might use your bike as a major form of transportation.  The more often you ride, the more risk you take. Here are three unique innovations designed to make all your bicycle journeys safer.  The smart …

When you climb into any vehicle, you have a reasonable expectation of safety. You are trusting that the owner is responsible about keeping the vehicle in good shape.  That may not be the case with many ride-hailing vehicles. A Consumer Reports study found one in six Uber and Lyft cars are operating in spite of …

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that 857 bicyclists died in traffic crashes in 2018, and when you ride your bike, you are the one most likely to sustain serious injuries in a crash involving you and a vehicle. Although bike crashes with a car can be dangerous, riding your bike is still a great way …

If you regularly ride a bicycle to work, for exercise or just for fun, you need to know the laws that apply to Denver cyclists. Although bikers should generally follow the same traffic laws that apply to cars, some unique regulations do exist.  Refresh your knowledge of Denver bike laws before your next trip on two wheels.  …

In spite of taking training courses and wearing safety gear, motorcyclists still face a higher risk of injury than other vehicle occupants do when they take to the road. Many passenger vehicle drivers simply do not understand the dangers or do not take the care they should to prevent a collision with a motorcyclist. Here …

With its extensive highways and majestic mountain vistas, Colorado offers some spectacular motorcycling opportunities. However, when you ride a motorcycle, there is always the potential for a collision with an automobile. If that occurs, your chances for serious injury or death are generally greater than for the occupant(s) of the other vehicle. In the interest of …

If you are a parent, allowing your children to ride a bike or walk to school has significant advantages, not the least of which is the opportunity to get some much-needed exercise. However, there are also hazards involved in walking or biking to school. A collision with a motor vehicle as a bicyclist or pedestrian can be …

Traffic zipping past you as you ride your bicycle on the road in Colorado can be scary. You are very vulnerable in this situation. Any little mistake or misunderstanding of the road laws could lead to a serious injury and possibly death. Accidents involving bicyclists do not have to happen as long as everyone understands and follows …

The car with the pink mustache pulls up outside your house, and the app on your phone alerts you that the driver has arrived. You go outside and hop in the car with your friends to go out for some drinks. You’ve made a safe, responsible choice to use a driver to avoid driving while …

In the State of Colorado, one of our consumer-friendly insurance laws requires car insurance companies to offer medical payments coverage to their customers. The insurance companies must offer medical payments coverage of at least $5,000. “Medical payments coverage” is commonly referred to as MedPay. Unfortunately, many drivers in Colorado do not know about MedPay. But …

When we make a deal, purchase a product, or sign a contract, we expect the other side to be acting in “good faith.”  Simply put, this means we expect the other side to be acting honestly and with good intent.  Many times the other side does just that. But some of the time the other …

When we tell our friends and family that we focus predominantly on personal injury work, we naturally hear about “frivolous” lawsuits. Or we hear how “greedy” trial lawyers are responsible for the rising cost of medical care or basically any other thing people purchase. Often, our well-intentioned friends will cite to the famous “hot coffee” …

oloradoans ride bicycles to work, to run errands, or just for fun. Many Colorado towns and cities try to make their roads and/or sidewalks safe for bicycles, pedestrians, and vehicles alike. But sometimes roads and sidewalks create dangerous conditions for cyclists. Other times, maintenance work itself can create a dangerous condition if a worksite is …