Serving Lakewood and Arvada Colorado for over ten years
At Silvern and Bulger, PC, we are proud to be part of the North Metro community. If you need a lawyer to help fight an insurance company for the benefits you deserve, call our experienced lawyers todatyat 303-292-0044. Free Consultation for all car accident, personal injury and insurance disputes.
Spinal Cord Injuries
The human spine is a very complex thing. And while the body is very resilient and well protected, spinal injuries are common following a serious trauma, like a car accident, truck accident, bike accident or a serious fall. Emergency signs and symptoms of a spinal cord injury after an accident may include (but are certainly… Read More »
Car Accident Basics
Colorado is growing …. fast. Over the past 20 years, we have seen more and more people move to the front range (and this trend is expected to continue). The result is more and more drivers on the road. Unfortunately, this also means more and more car accidents. We having been representing injured motorists for… Read More »
Colorado “Slip and Fall” Basics
So-called Slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere, from department stores, restaurants, sidewalks and at public buildings. Often, these types of falls can result in very serious injuries, including (but by no means limited to), neck and back injuries, serious spinal cord injuries, broken bones and even traumatic brain injuries. Some of the… Read More »
Accidents in Snow and Ice
With a blizzard hitting the metro area, it is a good time to remember to slow down and drive carefully (if you have to be on the road at all!). But sometimes accidents happen, even when everyone is driving carefully in these conditions. Often, however, accidents can be avoided. Drivers often forget to clear their… Read More »
Colorado Approves New Insurance Disclosure Requirements
A new Colorado law requires insurers that provide automobile liability insurance coverage to provide to a claimant within 30 calendar days after receiving a written request from the claimant, a statement setting forth the following information with regard to each known policy of insurance of the named insured, including excess or umbrella insurance: The name… Read More »
Colorado Subrogation Law and ERISA
Colorado has law that addresses the reimbursement of health insurance carriers following a personal injury settlement or verdict at trial. That law limits the ability of a “payer of benefits” … in other words a health insurance company …. to seek reimbursement of benefits in a personal injury claim “only if the injured party has… Read More »
Should I Call the Police After a Car Accident?
In most cases, the answer is yes. First, Colorado law spells out when you need to call the police to report an accident. Colorado Revised Statutes Title 42, Article 4, Part 16, in section 42-4-1606 says that in Colorado, a driver who is involved in a traffic accident must report the crash if it resulted… Read More »
Avoiding Distracted Driving
We have been handling car accident cases throughout Colorado, including in Wheat Ridge, Arvada, Aurora and the metro Denver area, since 1977. We have seen car accidents caused by hundreds of different factors, from weather, vehicle defects, to road construction. But, the single most common reason is that the driver was distracted. The use of… Read More »
Aurota Motorcycle Accident
According to CBS News, Police in Aurora say a man riding a motorcycle died early last Wednesday afternoon after a vehicle crashed into him at East Iliff Avenue and South Havana Street. There was a power outage that was affecting the intersection at the time. For more information, click here. At Silvern & Bulger,… Read More »