Recent Blog Posts
Ten Secrets the Insurance Adjuster Won’t Share With You
Dealing with an insurance adjuster after a motor vehicle accident can be overwhelming. You probably feel that they have the upper hand in the process of settling your claim. However, you have more control, more options, and more avenues for compensation than they want you to believe. Here are ten secrets that the insurance… Read More »
Do I Need to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Law Firm?
If you were hurt on the job, you may be entitled to certain workers’ compensation benefits. In some instances, workman’s comp cases are straightforward, and don’t necessarily require the expertise of an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer. In most cases, however, your rights and best interests will be best protected if you have an attorney… Read More »
Causes of Denver Car Accidents
According to the most recent crash statistics released by C-Dot, more than 22,000 traffic crashes occurred in Denver in just one year. While some auto collisions are minor fender benders with no significant damages, others involve catastrophic injuries that can change a victim’s life forever, resulting in costly medical bills, time away from work,… Read More »
COVID-19 and Colorado’s Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Senate Bill 216, which would have allowed essential workers who contract COVID-19 to more easily qualify for Colorado’s workers’ compensation program, was defeated by the state’s Senate Appropriations Committee on June 10, 2020. Had SB-216 become law, it would have forced a presumption that any “essential and front-line worker” who contracts COVID-19 contracted the… Read More »
What Happens If You Don’t Accept a Settlement?
If you’ve been hurt in an accident and are awaiting an insurance settlement, don’t be surprised if the offer you receive is lower than what you expected. Low settlements are frequently offered by insurance adjusters in the hopes that you will simply accept it and go away. Unfortunately, many injury victims accept the first… Read More »
COVID-19 Update: Virtual Consultations & Continued Service
As Colorado’s stay-at-home order has been replaced with new safer-at-home guidelines, we want you to know that the Frickey Law Firm remains completely operational to serve your legal needs. The health of our clients and staff are our top priorities. While business must be conducted differently during the COVID-19 crisis, our experienced attorneys are… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Liability Waivers
Most companies that offer inherently risky services require participants to sign a liability waiver. In general, a liability waiver has two purposes: to ensure that participants acknowledge the risks associated with an activity and to limit the company’s responsibility for any injuries that occur. If you got hurt after signing a liability waiver or… Read More »
Are Negligence Waivers Valid?
A waiver is intended to free a party, typically a company or organization, from liability for injuries sustained by participants. This type of exculpatory contract indicates an acceptance of all risks, known and unknown, by the participant and aims to prevent legal action, such as a personal injury lawsuit, against the company or organization… Read More »
Liability Waivers Quick Facts
Liability waivers are a common device used by businesses in order to limit their responsibility in the event of a serious personal injury. If you’ve been injured after signing a liability waiver, you still have rights. The attorneys at the Frickey Law Firm can discuss your case with you free of charge and advise… Read More »
Liability Waivers – Fact or Fiction?
Liability waivers are commonplace; they exist to protect a business or organization from lawsuits if you are injured or harmed. You have probably signed a good number of liability waivers without thinking twice or even really understanding what you were signing. If you have been injured after signing a liability waiver, call the team… Read More »