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In most cases, there are deadlines to apply for disability benefits under your insurance policy.  In some policies, the insurer has also included deadlines for how long you have to file suit.  If you are thinking about applying for short term disability or long tern disability, obtain a copy of your policy right away!

You should seek medical attention after an accident even for seemingly minor injuries. Often symptoms do not appear for 12 to 24 hours after an accident. Let your insurer and our attorneys know if a doctor or EMT treated you.

Once the Complaint is filed, and there is an Answer (see our earlier Blogs) one of the first major events in a case are Disclosures under C.R.C.P. 26(a)(1). In theory, under Rule 26, each side is required to identify the people, documents and things that may be relevant to the claims and defenses in the… Read More »

Did you know that many insurance companies try to get access to your social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to find evidence that you are exaggerating your injury?  It is easy to take a simple post out of context.  If you are pursuing a claim, be careful of what you share, and who you share… Read More »

As soon as you can after an auto accident, write down notes on everything that happened. Include details like the time, the weather, and the road conditions. If you have a smartphone, this is a good way to get all the details down quickly before you forget any of them.

In the winter in Colorado, it is not uncommon to have a fall due to snow or ice at a business, restaurant or store.  Be sure to take photographs of the conditions at the time!

The answer?  It depends on what you agree to. When you are hiring a lawyer to assist you in your ERISA disability case, make sure you fully understand the contract (and make sure you ask the right questions).  Always ask if there is a fee against your future benefit award?  Some law firms will charge… Read More »

After the complaint is filed, and the complaint is served (see our earlier Blogs) you most wait for the defendant to file a response.  Usually, the defense files an Answer, which is a direct response to the facts stated in the complaint.  For each fact alleged, the defense must admit, deny or state that they… Read More »

Did you know that many long-term disability insurance companies try to get access to your social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) to find evidence that you are exaggerating your disability?  It is easy to take a simple post out of context.  If you are pursuing a claim, be careful of what you share, and who… Read More »

If you are involved in an accident in which people have been injured, do not move or attempt to treat any of the injured. Without medical training, you could do more harm to someone who may be more seriously injured than they appear.