Sharing experiences on social media is a great way to keep in touch with distant friends and family, but sharing too much information, especially after an accident, can spell big trouble for an injury claim. To be effective, an injury claim must prove another party was negligent, or responsible, for causing the accident. Insurance companies […]

The Denver Fire Department reported 25 fireworks-related fires ignited throughout Denver on the Fourth of July in 2016; there were 16 fires reported in 2015 and 14 in 2014. The increase in incidents is concerning to officials who now believe they underestimated the effectiveness of steep fines and potential jail time for offenders of the […]

Dog bite injuries annually account for more than one-third of homeowners’ insurance liability claim dollars, according to the Insurance Information Institute, and more than 4 million dog bites are reported each year. Approximately 1 in 5 dog bites requires medical attention, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and in some cases dog […]

Our cities are changing. Throughout the nation, cities are creating an environment that’s friendly for those traveling by foot. Being a pedestrian has many advantages. It’s better for the environment, saves people money on gas, and is much healthier than commuting by car. But when pedestrian thoroughfares are used alongside roads there is one major […]

Winter is coming and it’s bringing flu season with it. We dread getting the flu; from the moment we hear a coworker sniffle, to the moment spring arrives. On average, 5% to 20% of the U.S. population will get the flu every year. 200,000 of these cases will require hospitalization. But influenza isn’t just an […]

Spinal cord injuries are a terrible thing and, unfortunately, they occur all too often. In fact, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons states that, on average, 34,000 new spinal cord injuries, or SCIs, occur in the United States every year. In total, they estimate that means there are around 450,000 people in the U.S. living […]