What damages can you recover after cycling accidents in Colorado?
What Damages Can You Recover After a Bicycle Accident in Colorado? A bicycle crash can disrupt your life—and your finances—almost immediately. Medical bills start piling up within days. You may be forced to miss work while you recover. And on top of that, your bike and gear may need costly repairs or replacement. The good […]
Why e-bike injuries can be so serious
Electric bikes (e-bikes) are becoming increasingly popular for those who use bikes to commute to and from work and/or to do their work, and those who ride them for exercise, competition and camaraderie. They’re especially popular because they let people ride faster (on some bikes up to nearly 30 miles per hour) and on more […]
What rights do you have if a car hits you while walking?
If a car hits you while you are walking, jogging, or running in Colorado, it can cause extreme fear and confusion. Depending on your injuries, medics may take you to the hospital immediately for a doctor to examine, diagnose and treat you. What happens if the injury is serious? Sometimes, pedestrians suffer serious injuries when […]
The hidden risks of distracted driving
When most people think of a car wreck, they envision an accident where, perhaps, the individual at fault was driving under the influence, or maybe they were driving during a winter storm. Most people do not associate car accidents with distracted driving. However, distracted driving has been called a silent killer—and for good reason: distracted […]
Protecting your rights after a car accident
Imagine you are involved in a car accident. In that moment and for some time after, you will probably feel a wide range of emotions, including shock and uncertainty. But if you are able, there are certain actions that will make it easier to take care of things going forward. Taking Basic Steps Your first […]
Tips for avoiding wintertime slips and falls
Coloradans understand, better than most, that winter can be a treacherous time of year. Snow and ice can make a mundane task, such as going to the store, into a hazardous activity, especially if the property owner or manager fails to protect their customers. Workplace slip-and-fall injuries also happen more frequently when the weather turns […]
How defective products given as gifts could affect the giver
‘Tis the season for gift giving and it’s enjoyed by both gift givers and receivers alike. Many people spend weeks planning and budgeting to buy the perfect gifts for their loved ones, hoping the gifts will bring enjoyment for a long time. However, sometimes the most popular gifts turn out to be dangerous. The hoverboard craze […]
Which are the most dangerous Fort Collins roads?
Fort Collins has plenty of daily commuter traffic, in addition to its fair share of tourists on the road. All of that heavy traffic means we’re at an increased risk for a crash. While the Fort Collins area may not see the kind of traffic that the Denver region has, there are certainly roads and […]
Hiking, Rock Climbing, Camping and the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act: Who Should Pay When Someone Gets Hurt?
The Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA), CRS §§24-10-101 et seq., bars lawsuits against Colorado governmental agencies and their employees unless rare circumstances exist. Even when injured victims are allowed to move forward with a lawsuit, damages are limited by statute. There are two schools of thought on the efficacy of the CGIA. One view is […]