Recent Blog Posts
Infographic- Amusement Park Safety
Amusement Parks are a staple part of summer fun. Families and friends of all ages enjoy the attractions, sun and fun that amusement parks have to offer. However, some of these attraction can be dangerous if not used properly, or due to faulty machinery. In fact, there have been numerous injuries and fatalities at… Read More »
A Look at Car Safety – Baby Safety Month [Infographic]
Every room in your home poses unique dangers to a baby. Yet, one of the most dangerous “rooms” isn’t a room at all – it’s your car. Every year, a significant number of babies are injured or killed in preventable vehicle related incidents. September is Baby Safety Month – a time to reflect on… Read More »
Dog Bite Statistics
According to a study done in 2022 by the American Pet Products Association, about 65.1 million American households own a dog. That’s between 70 and 80 million canine pets in this country. While Colorado doesn’t rank among the top 10 states in dog ownership, anyone walking city streets or through the parks knows Coloradans… Read More »
Colorado Worker Hurt by Fallen Slabs During Light Rail Project
Denver construction sites can be dangerous places to work. Employees operate machinery that moves and lifts objects weighing tons. Any miscalculation by an employee can cause objects to slip, slide or fall. At the same time, construction industry employers are expected to adhere vigilantly to local, state and federal safety regulations to prevent unsafe… Read More »
Denver Nursing Home Under Fire For Alleged Patient Abuse
The care a family member receives in a Colorado nursing home is expected to include quality treatment. Nursing homes residents are vulnerable to medical malpractice and abuse because they often cannot communicate well about the care they receive. Evidence of negligence frequently doesn’t show up until harm results in wrongful death. Families trust medical… Read More »
Wal-Mart Among Defendants in Colorado Cantaloupe Death Case
A Holly, Colorado, melon grower went out of business following a deadly outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in 2011. Jensen Farms went bankrupt after contaminated Rocky Ford cantaloupes grown by the company killed 36 people and injured dozens more across the country. An 81-year-old Colorado man died within days of ingesting a contaminated cantaloupe purchased… Read More »
Wrongful Death Suit Against Discovery is Amended
A lawsuit claims that Discovery Communications Inc., the parent company of Discovery Channel, is responsible for the June 2012 death of a Colorado woman. The wrongful death suit was originally filed in June of this year but was recently amended. It has grown from six claims to ten and has added two of the… Read More »
Don’t Think You Are Invulnerable, Especially in the Workplace
If you don’t believe you could be injured due to the fault of another party, it is likely you would be wrong. A recent poll that surveyed 2,000 people in July discovered the average person will suffer more than 10,000 injuries, illnesses and accidents throughout her or his lifetime. This includes seven accidents per… Read More »
Can an Independent Contractor Receive Compensation for an Injury?
A number of people in Colorado are finding jobs as independent contractors nowadays. Whether it be working from home or performing manual labor, the entities providing work do not list independent contractors as employees. This means that they do not benefit from employer insurance coverage and must rely on their own health insurance should… Read More »
Skiing Death Complicated by City Ownership of Ski Area
Skiing is a well-known recreational activity for people living in Denver, Colorado, even though there are inherent dangers in the winter pastime. Those that do it are aware of the injuries they could suffer if they make a mistake and often wear protection designed to mitigate such damage. Even with those protections, an individual… Read More »