If you get injured because of someone else’s poor choices, they may owe you compensation. This compensation is for pain, suffering, and financial losses. Unfortunately, insurance companies sometimes pull every trick in the book to convince injured people they don’t have a case. So how do you know if the circumstances in your case lend themselves to a personal injury claim? This post explains the basic elements of a “successful” personal injury case. Types of Personal Injury Cases Personal injury cases result from someone injuring another through negligence or intentional actions. Intentional torts occur when someone deliberately hurts another person. …
Despite the popular saying, dogs are not always man’s best friend. In 2007, there were more than 2,000 dog bites in Colorado. Nearly half of these attacks happened at someone’s home, so these dog bites are not always caused by stray dogs. Any dog—even the sweetest family dog—can bite and cause serious injuries. Children are more likely than adults to be bitten by a dog. Dog bites can be disfiguring. In fact, 20 percent of dog bites require medical attention, with many causing scarring. If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog, here are things you can …
You slipped and fell on a puddle of water at your local grocery store. You went up the stairs to visit your neighbor’s house and the steps crumbled underneath your feet and caused you to fall. These are examples of accidents causing personal injury. They are all premises liability cases. The question is: Who is liable for injuries that occur in these situations? Generally, property owners must keep their property in a reasonably safe condition. This is so anyone who enters the property does not get injured. Generally, the injured party need only prove that a dangerous condition existed and …
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You are crossing the intersection when a car suddenly turns into you. The car hits you hard in the legs and you fall to the ground, writhing in pain. In such a situation, you may not be thinking about anything other than the amount of pain you are experiencing and how you need to get medical help right away. Reach out to experienced personal injury lawyer Steve Roberts today for a free consultation. 720-515-7058 However, in order to get the medical help you need, it’s imperative that you take the proper steps to hold the driver liable for your injuries. …
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To cut down on the number of bicycle accidents occurring across the state, the Colorado Legislature passed a series of laws explaining the rights and duties of cyclists. Unfortunately, accidents still can and do occur. They can have devastating consequences for cyclists. Remember, as a cyclist, you do not have the protection of a seat belt or an air bag. An experienced bicycle accident attorney who is familiar with bicycle laws in Colorado can help in the event of an accident. Equipment Generally, bicyclists have the same rights and duties as other motorists. However, Colorado law does require cyclists to …
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