The first step in protecting your Colorado workers’ compensation rights is filing a Workers’ Claim for Compensation with the Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation. This is form number WC15 on the Division’s website. The filing of this form by the injured worker (“Claimant”) serves several important functions. This filing will…
As TechCrunch.com reports, Uber and Lyft drivers complete millions of rides around the world every day, including in cities in Colorado such as Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs. However, not all of these rides go as smoothly as desired. In fact, a study released in October 2018 by University of…
Colorado weather can keep you guessing. The old saying goes, “if you don’t like the weather in Colorado, wait 15 minutes.” While the Rockies create a unique climate for our state, the state of Colorado boasts one consistency when it comes to weather patterns: plenty of sunshine. With 300 days…
Colorado has no minimum age for passengers on motorcycles. However, a number of laws and regulations are in place which can help to protect young riders. If you plan to ride with a child, you should know those laws and understand your responsibilities as a motorcyclist as well as your…
What do you like most about being a lawyer, and least? Most – Helping people Least – not being able to help everyone What question do you hear most frequently from clients? How likely am I to win my case? Many people who need the help of a personal injury…
Motorcycles are very different than traditional passenger vehicles. However, many drivers don’t fully appreciate the differences. Insurance companies often don’t see the differences, either, and they try to shift the blame for accidents to motorcyclists. The use of turn signals is a good example. Do Motorcycles Need Turn Signals in…
If you are a motorcyclist in Colorado, then you already know many of the common dangers involved with riding. Lane splitting is just one of the many ways in which careless drivers endanger motorcyclists and their passengers. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident due to a lane-splitting…
Almost everyone eventually gets into a car accident. Over a typical driving lifetime, you can actually expect to be in at least three or four crashes, according to one insurance industry estimate*. Most of these accidents are relatively minor ones. A “fender bender,” for instance, typically results in no injuries…
All over the country, e-scooters put out by companies such as Bird are becoming a hot trend. This is especially true in urban areas like Denver. These scooters are dockless. So, they do not need to be mounted to a rack. In many of the cities where these e-scooters are…
What do you like most about being a lawyer, and least? Most: Helping people and winning cases! Least: Dealing with insurance carriers. What question do you hear most frequently from clients? What are my rights under Workers Compensation? Many people who need the help of a personal injury lawyer are…
