Category Archives: Personal Injury
Colorado Personal Injury Law Tip
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!
Understanding Your Personal Injury Case; The Answer
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 »
Understanding Your Personal Injury Case; Service
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 »
Colorado Personal Injury Law Tip
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!
Colorado Personal Injury Law Tips
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 »
Understanding Your Personal Injury Case; The Complaint
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 »
Understanding Your Personal Injury Claim; The Settlement
Statistically, and despite what you often hear, the vast majority of personal injury cases settle rather than going to court. Settlement is usually the most advantageous resolution for the client for several reasons. Litigation is time consuming, stressful and very expensive. Unfortunately, settlement does not always mean getting everything that you want. By definition, a… Read More »
Understanding the Personal Injury Case; The Insurance Claim
Almost all personal injury claims (car accidents, slip and fall, falling merchandise) beging with an insurance claim. During that part of the case, you and your lawyer have several jobs. First, it is important to complete a full investigation of the accident, gather facts (witness statements, photos, etc.). Often some of this information disappears, so… Read More »
Colorado Personal Injury Law Tip
Every type of personal injury claim in Colorado has a different limitations period that applies. In some cases, including cases involving the government, the deadlines may be very short! Consult with a Colorado personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to know your rights!
Understanding your Personal Injury Case
Lawyers sometimes forget that their clients are new to the insurance claim and litigation process. When we meet a new client, one of the first things we discuss is the role of the lawyer. Although some might disagree, the lawyer’s job is NOT what to tell the client to do. A good lawyer’s role is… Read More »