Recent Blog Posts
Driving Tips To Keep You Safe This Winter
Icy streets and unforgiving snowstorms are just around the corner. Combine these factors with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and your commute may be more dangerous than usual. Follow these guidelines to help you stay safe on the road — no matter what this upcoming season has in store. Stock your vehicle. Carry tools in… Read More »
Handling an Auto Accident During COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic can make it more difficult to handle an auto accident claim. However, it shouldn’t stop you from achieving a physical or financial recovery. Here are some tips to help you navigate this process from start to finish. Taking Action at the Scene It’s crucial to take certain steps at the scene of… Read More »
What Happens If I Get COVID at Work?
Not everyone has the luxury of working from home. Schoolteachers, construction workers, medical professionals, food service workers, and other individuals are laboring tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic. We now know that there’s a higher risk of COVID-19 spread the more closely you interact with others and the longer that interaction lasts. And since contracting the… Read More »
Safety Tips for Driving in the Rocky Mountains
Living in Denver, we are fortunate to have access to beautiful scenery and fantastic hiking during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, getting to our destination can mean driving in potentially hazardous conditions. The Rocky Mountains are beautiful, but they can also be dangerous. When driving in the mountains, it is of the utmost importance to be prepared for… Read More »
Study Says Voice-Activated Texting is not Safer than Typing a Message
Voice-activated texting may seem to solve the problem of cell phone-related distracted driving. In reality, hands-free texting still pulls a driver’s attention away from the road and can increase the risk of a motor vehicle accident. A 2013 study from Texas A&M University’s Texas Transportation Institute found that drivers took nearly twice as long… Read More »
COVID-19 Precautions: Traveling and Camping in Colorado
Spending time outdoors can provide some much-needed relief during the COVID-19 outbreak. Yet, given the current public health crisis, it is more important than ever to recreate safely and responsibly. This is true whether you are looking to hike, camp, backpack, or participate in other activities. In addition to thinking about normal summer road… Read More »
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 »