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Last year nearly half a million drivers were injured due to Distracted Driving. From using your smart devices, eating food, to shaving your beard…drivers today are more distracted than ever! Are you guilty of 1 of these 5 things? Did you know in Colorado that drivers 18 and under are…

Everyone knows that distracted driving is dangerous. Whether you are sipping on a coffee or texting on a cellphone, doing anything that diverts one’s attention from the road is not a smart idea. In fact, distracted driving claims the lives of hundreds of individuals in the United States every year….

On February 22, a jury in the City of St. Louis Circuit Court found Johnson & Johnson liable for injuries resulting from the use of its talc-containing products such as Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower body powder for feminine hygiene. The jury awarded the family of Plaintiff Jacqueline…

January 20, 2014 is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This federal holiday is an opportunity to honor his legacy through service to empower and strengthen communities. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to leading the Civil Rights Movement until his death in 1968. Notably, in 1963 he…

The Governor’s Highway Safety Administration reports that there were over 4,700 motorcycle accident fatalities in 2009, noting the first time in 12 years that the number of fatalities has declined. In Colorado, the number of deaths decreased as well, down over 10 percent from the 2008 high of 98. A…

Most applications for Social Security disability benefits are denied. Social Security Claims are denied even if you have a good case. In fact, over 60 percent of claims are denied at the initial stage. This could be for a variety of reasons, and our attorneys at The Wilhite Law Firm…

Since it is tax time in Colorado, you may be wondering if your Social Security disability benefits are taxed. According to the Social Security Administration, Some beneficiaries do pay federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. If you have other significant sources of income (such as wages, self-employment, interest,…

If an individual is injured at work, it is important to seek an attorney’s counsel quickly for many different reasons. One of the main reasons concerns the injured worker and the medical care he or she will receive through the workers’ compensation system. The beginning of a workers’ compensation case…