The Frickey Law Firm Blog

Thousands of people are injured or killed in drunk driving accidents every year. And every year, those accidents spike during the holiday season. New Year's Eve is no exception. If you're planning on celebrating the new year with alcohol, have a plan for a safe ride home. Bring your driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance. And if you're going to be drinking, make sure you have a designated driver. The Dangers of Drunk Driving Drunk driving is a serious problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 30 people are killed in drunk driving accidents daily. That's one person every 48 minutes. And those deaths account for… Read Full Post

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of drowsy driving. The campaign runs from November 6-12.  Our roads are plagued by drowsy driving. It is estimated that there are 300,000 crashes caused by drowsy driving each year in the United States. These crashes result in 150,000 injuries and 6,000 fatalities.  Drowsy driving is preventable. If you are driving during Drowsy Driving Prevention Week or any other time of year, ensure you are well-rested and alert.  Drowsy Driving: What Is It? Sleep-deprived drivers operate motor vehicles with sleep-related cognitive impairments. Insufficient sleep causes sleepiness and fatigue, making driving while… Read Full Post

Dealing with a workplace injury can be painful, stressful, and expensive. They also happen all the time. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) statistics convey that there were 2.7 million injury and illness cases in 2020 alone.  Here are some of the most common workplace injuries, how they occur, and how you can receive workers’ compensation if you experience an accident in your workplace. Falls, Slips, and Trips Accidents like falls, slips, and trips are some of the most common causes of injuries sustained on the job and claims filed for workers' compensation.  A slip is when a person loses traction on a surface and falls. A trip occurs when a person's foot catches on an object and… Read Full Post

A motorcycle accident can completely upend your life. If you are thinking about filing a lawsuit against the other driver or their insurance company to recover money for your losses, then you are probably wondering what to expect. The answer depends on the damages you have sustained. Our attorneys provide some key information below. Potential Compensation in a Motorcycle Crash Claim Damages are determined on a case by cases basis. For that reason, we are not able to tell you what your motorcycle accident injury claim might be worth without knowing your exact situation.  However, personal injury damage awards tend to include compensation for losses such as: Medical expenses: You can… Read Full Post

Colorado is one of the healthiest states in the country. Residents tend to make healthier lifestyle choices and choose healthier modes of transportation to get from place to place.  Unfortunately, with a high number of pedestrians, an uptick in sport utility vehicles on the roads, and an increase in distracted driving, motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians are also rising.  Pedestrian Accidents and Suing for Damages When cars hit pedestrians, even small impacts result in serious injuries. Whether the incident was intentional or not, pedestrians injured by motor vehicles can sue for compensation for their injuries.  Because of the level of injury common in motor vehicle accidents… Read Full Post

Finding a capable attorney can be difficult since many people don’t know what to look for in a legal representative. What if you could begin your search with a recommendation from other top attorneys? That’s where the Best Lawyers lists come in. They are compiled based on a comprehensive peer evaluation designed to gauge the professional abilities of other lawyers. For the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, more than 12.2 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 71,000 leading lawyers honored in the new edition. The Frickey Law Firm is proud to have two of our Lakewood lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2023 in America. Janet L. Frickey was recently included… Read Full Post

You can ride your bike for many reasons, including being healthy, environmentally friendly, and having fun. Despite those great reasons to ride a bike, someone is always at risk of causing an accident. Unfortunately, bicycle accidents can have disastrous results.  In summer, more people are involved in bike accidents than at other times. Discover why more people bike during the summer than any other time of year.  More drivers and cyclists on the road During the summer months, more people are riding their bikes, which means that more people are likely to be involved in a bicycle accident. Additionally, there are more cars on the road.  More distracted driving Summer is a time when many… Read Full Post

Members of this community have long relied on our award-winning attorneys to obtain justice and compensation after an accident, workplace injury, or wrongful death. We work tirelessly to pursue the best possible results for our clients and know that it takes a deep understanding of the law and a strong commitment to the legal profession to do so.  Sometimes, distinguished organizations recognize and acknowledge these very same qualities in our lawyers. We are proud to announce that Janet L. Frickey and Eric B. Ballou, Esq. have recently received awards for their accomplishments as highly-skilled personal injury attorneys. Janet L. Frickey Janet Frickey is the recipient of the Top 50:… Read Full Post

It’s no secret that electric scooters are the latest transportation fad. Many people view them as a fun, fast, and cost-efficient way to get around cities such as Denver. However, they are also more dangerous than the average rider might suspect. The boom of rentable dockless electric scooters has been associated with an increase in preventable accidents and injuries nationwide. Common E-Scooter Injuries Many two-wheeled motorized scooters can reach a top speed of 15 to 20 miles per hour. What might seem like a relatively slow pace is fast enough to cause serious injuries and even death. The CDC found that nearly half of all injured riders involved in a recent study suffered head… Read Full Post

Workers’ compensation insurance exists to provide medical and lost wage benefits to employees who get hurt on the job. You should be able to rely on it after an accident. But what if you find out that your employer doesn’t carry workers’ compensation insurance? Our attorneys are here to help. You may be entitled to take legal action and seek the compensation you need. Is Workers’ Compensation Required in Colorado? Workers’ compensation requirements vary from one state to the next. In Colorado, all employers with one or more employees must obtain and maintain workers’ compensation insurance. It doesn’t matter if the employees are full-time or part-time. It also doesn’t matter if they’re… Read Full Post