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After the Complaint is filed (see our earlier Blog), it must be personally served on the defendant or its agent.  Service in Colorado is governed by Rule 4 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.  Generally, the defendant must be physically handed the complaint and summons by a person over 18, who is not related… Read More »

Although most people have never heard of it, the Employee Retirement income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a very important statute that can significantly impact their rights.  In most cases, ERISA applies to employer sponsored benefit claims, like health, life, short term disability, and long-term disability. In our Blog, we have addressed many topics… Read More »

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 you 25, 33 or even 40% of your benefits… Read More »

You are injured in a car wreck, and someone else is at fault.  Many things are going through your mind.  How badly am I hurt?  How will I get the car fixed?  Am I going to miss a lot of days at work?  Chances are, filing a personal injury claim is not one of the… Read More »

If you fall at a store, restaurant or business, there may be a dispute later on about whether you even fell (and if so on what).  File out an incident report and keep a copy.  It is also helpful to take pictures of the condition at the scene!

In most circumstances, your communications with an attorney are confidential.   The attorney-client privilege exists to protect you, so that you can fully disclose to your lawyer all of the information that may be important to your case.  This includes your communication at your initial intake.  To get the best advice possible, be sure to tell… Read More »

When you are sick, or injured, it is always important to tell your doctor everything.  This information can be critical in helping you get well but can also be important in how an insurance company evaluates your disability claim.  If you don’t tell your doctors how you are feeling, it may not exist for the… Read More »

In our earlier Blog, we discussed that most cases settle.  Those that don’t go into litigation, which usually starts by you filing a complaint within the statute of limitations.  The statute of limitations varies from case to case, and you should always ask your lawyer what your limitations period (deadline) is. The complaint itself serves… Read More »

We have been fighting for the rights of the injured and disabled of Colorado since 1977 (and getting results)!

New legislation strengthens the rights of sexual assault victims.  The Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Act, or Senate Bill 21-88, creates a statutory cause of action for victims of sexual misconduct that occurred when the victim was under the age of 18. The act allows the victim to bring a civil claim against the person who committed the sexual misconduct… Read More »