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While unfortunate, wrongful deaths throughout Colorado have increased throughout 2021 according to recent data collected by state officials and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While workplaces have a duty of care to ensure the safety of their employees and workers, injuries and fatalities can still occur. Workplace wrongful deaths can result from both negligent and…
In 2021, there were more than 860 million doctor’s appointments in the United States. Patients also received medical care in hospital emergency rooms, with ERs in the U.S. handling 130 million visits in 2018. Although many patients have favorable outcomes, some experience adverse health care incidents when they receive medical care. An adverse health care…
Fort Collins was the first city in the state to join Colorado’s DOT Moving Towards Zero Deaths Initiative in 2016. Fort Collins joined this program to help promote better roadway safety within the city and reduce traffic fatalities, serious injuries, and crashes. What is the Zero Deaths Initiative in Fort Collins, CO? Fort Collins Zero Deaths Initiative is a…
It is easy to consider someone who was robbed, murdered, or assaulted as the victim of a crime. But what about someone who suffers because of the results of a traffic crime? Violent crime is not the only transgression that yields suffering. Someone who suffers because of a traffic crime is a victim too. Victims…
With the cost of medical treatment on the rise, Aurora, Colorado has partnered with organizers to pilot a program designed to help alleviate some of those costs. The innovative Aurora 911 Nurse Navigator Program was designed to help pair those in medical need with appropriate medical services. For residents who find themselves in a situation…
Since January 1, 2022, through October 20, 2022, there have been 6,915 traffic accidents in Adams County, 5,985 accidents in Arapahoe County, and 3,095 crashes in Douglas County, as reported by the Colorado Department of Transportation. Out of those traffic accidents, 3,578 occurred in Aurora, which amounts to an average of 12 accidents per day….
While most people have heard about class action lawsuits, they may not fully realize exactly what they are and how to go about joining one when a defective product or dangerous drug has injured them. This 2023 guide provides details about class action lawsuits, current cases, and other helpful information you need to know when…
Supreme Court jurisprudence relating to punitive damages, also called exemplary damages, has evolved slowly. In 1989, the court began to review and clarify punitive damages compensation. Over three decades and more than a half dozen cases later, states now have some guidance for deciding these types of claims. However, some questions remain unanswered on Supreme…
A catastrophic injury can leave you with a lot of unanswered questions. You may wonder how you’re going to care for yourself or provide for your family. Even the daily tasks of living can seem overwhelming. Likely, one of the questions you’ve probably thought of is whether you should hire a catastrophic injury lawyer. Our…
A car accident can disrupt a person’s entire way of life. Physical injuries may make it difficult to work and enjoy activities that used to be commonplace. Too often, victims and their loved ones focus on the physical injuries that stem from an accident while not giving enough attention to the emotional and financial fallout…