Recent Blog Posts
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 »
For Some, Brain Injury Could Result in Nursing Home Residence
When someone suffers a brain injury, there are a number of complications that can appear. Depending on the severity of the injury, there may be mental, physical, emotional, and even financial issues. It is likely that there will be some combination of the four in most cases, as the damage caused by a brain… Read More »
Machine Damages Man’s Arm While at Work
With so many different jobs in Jefferson, Colorado, it should come as no surprise that a worker can easily become injured in a variety of situations. Some workers may suffer injuries over an extended period of time from performing repetitive work. For example, an employee who often works with computers may be diagnosed with… Read More »
Premises Liability Suit Ends in Settlement, Dismissal of Case
Everyday life is full of ways that a person can suffer an unexpected injury. Be it in a car crash or during a run, the human body can be quite susceptible to damage. With this in mind, companies should be aware that the conditions that they keep their facilities in are important and if… Read More »
Family Files Suit Against Colorado Tour Company
Normally, the Fourth of July is a day of celebration. But last year on that day, a 15-year-old boy was swept out to sea and was never seen again. The teenager was on a kayaking trip in Hawaii with Bold Earth Teen Adventures, a company based in Jefferson County, Colorado. Sometime after the teen’s… Read More »
What if You Woke Up With a Foreign Accent?
Residents of Colorado may have more ways to suffer a brain injury than those of other states. With the prevalence of several outdoor activities like rock climbing, skiing and snowboarding in addition to the normal factors of workplace accidents, car crashes and recreational sports, one might think that people living in Denver would be… Read More »
Car Accidents Cause Spinal Cord Injury, Death
Many drivers forget about the dangers of the road, especially when they have been lucky enough to avoid involvement in an accident for a considerable amount of time. Driving safely should not be taken for granted because the effects of a car accident can be catastrophic. Some people know this, having sustained damage to… Read More »
Lawsuit After Traumatic Accident Results in Huge Award
A car crash that occurred in December 2008 has resulted in a huge judgment for the husband of the woman who died in the accident. A wrongful death suit was filed by the husband against a state’s department of transportation in February 2010. Recently, a judge awarded the man nearly $4 million for the… Read More »
Brain Injuries Can Have Lasting, Dramatic Effects
Any number of accidents can befall a person, whether she or he lives in Colorado or elsewhere. Some accidents are worse than others and those that cause a traumatic brain injury can alter the rest of a person’s life. A brain injury changes someone emotionally, mentally and physically. One woman suffered her brain injury… Read More »