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ERISA NEWS; Department of Labor Strengthens Retirement Benefit Law
The US Depart of Labor has announced important changes to the law designed to strengthen employee rights to their retirement benefits. Read more here …
Arvada Hit and Run Accident
Last month, a young boy was hit by a car on his way to school. The driver fled the scene. The boy’s father has an important reminder for all Colorado drivers; be careful! School is back and session and we need to keep a careful look out for pedestrians. To learn more, click here. … Read More »
Medicare Open Enrollment To Begin Soon
Each year, Medicare has an open enrollment period. This year, the period is from October 15-December 2, 2019. It is important to review your insurance options during this period, to help you and your family prepare for the upcoming year. For more information, click here. At Silvern & Bulger, PC, many of our clients have… Read More »
Handling Trucking Accidents in Colorado since 1977
Commercial trucks have a lot of moving parts and require constant upkeep to be safe for travel on public roads. However, there are a number of issues that could lead to a serious trucking accident. These include the following: Driver error: Distractions, inexperience and drunk driving are all common factors in these crashes, as is… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents
At Silvern & Bulger, we have handled auto and car accidents for close to 40 years. We also have experience handling motorcycle accidents, which are a very (very) different kind of case. With so many beautiful places to ride here in Colorado, it is no surprise that motorcycle riding is very popular. Unfortunately, many drivers… Read More »
ERISA NEWS; Circuit Court Adresses Failure of ERISA Plan Administrator to Disclose Plan Documents
In Odle vs. UMWA 1974 Pension Plan, the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reversed a district court’s decision on summary judgment in favor of a pension plan’s fiduciaries (in this case, the board of trustees for a coal industry multiemployer fund). The case involved a dispute over an employee’s service credit. The plan… Read More »
Handling Motorcycle Accidents in Colorado Since 1977
Our firm has been assisting clients injured by careless (negligent) drivers since 1977. Whether you were injured while a pedestrian, a driver, a passenger or on your motorcycle or bicycle, you need experienced representation. These cases can involve special circumstances, laws, and techniques which are different than “regular” auto cases. We have experience, including at… Read More »
Silvern & Bulger PC Trivia; Tom Bulger Day?
At Silvern & Bulger PC, giving back to the community has always been a part of our practice philosophy. Tom Bulger has had a long commitment to serving students in Colorado, and to helping advance the education of our children. Did you know that June 11, 2018 was “Tom Bulger Day” in the State of… Read More »
Colorado’s Insurance Bad Faith Statute
We purchase insurance (car accident insurance, medical insurance, disability insurance, homeowners insurance) to protect us when tragedies happen. Sadly, and while the insurance company is happy to collect the premium, they are not always as eager to pay the claim. In Colorado, the legislature has enacted C.R.S. Section 10-3-1115 (1)(a) that states no insurance company… Read More »