Food Poisoning: Do You Have Enough Evidence to Sue?
Cases of food poisoning reach the millions around the country each year. According to the CDC’s Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FOODNet), there are 48 million cases of food poisoning...
View ArticleFollowing the Minimum Wage Trends into 2016
Across the nation, many states and cities have seen increases in wages within the last two months. The recent “living wage” debates and protests have brought attention to the daily struggles of...
View ArticleNew Snow Tire Law Might Make It By Spring
Winter driving along Colorado roads can be hazardous. However, installing good tires or snow chains on your car may not be enough to keep you safe. Often times the negligence of others is a public...
View ArticleLottery Legal Advice
Last month the U.S. saw the biggest lottery in its history. The winning Powerball numbers were finally called out after over 2 months of drawings. The Powerball winnings topped out at $1.6 billion,...
View ArticleHow to Handle an Accident with an Uninsured Motorist
Being involved in a car accident can be a stressful and frustrating situation even when the person who hit you is cooperative and has sufficient insurance. An extra level of frustration is added if...
View ArticleCan I Get Fired after I File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Are you concerned about your employer firing you because you had to file a workers’ compensation claim? If you’ve been injured on the job in the state of Colorado, it is technically legal for an...
View ArticleWorker Injured in Rescue Attempt Battling for Workers’ Comp Benefits
Franklin Pound—an employee of Pipeline Systems, Inc.—was busy working on a new pipe installation at the Sewickley Borough’s sewage treatment plant in July 2010 when tragedy struck. One of his...
View ArticleAre Men or Women More Susceptible to Car Accidents?
The age-old argument that women are not good drivers may have to take a back seat. A study conducted by an online insurance group found that women are statistically better drivers than men. The study...
View ArticleThe State of Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Colorado
Colorado employers may be happy to hear that the cost of workers’ compensation insurance is on the decline. This is a direct effect of employers and employees implementing workplace procedures that...
View ArticleCan a Car Accident Trigger Fibromyalgia?
There’s a lot of debate between doctors, physical therapists and other experts as to whether there’s a link between a traumatic event, such as a car accident, and developing fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia...
View ArticleSupreme Court Drops Lawsuit Against Colorado’s Marijuana Law
The Supreme Court made the decision in March of this year not to get involved with a state-level lawsuit filed by Nebraska and Oklahoma against Colorado for it’s marijuana legalization law. This...
View ArticleAmputation After a Car Accident
Amputation can be one of the most difficult injuries to deal with following a car crash. In most cases, it completely changes the way a person lives and even how they complete simple tasks like...
View ArticleExposing the Real Dangers of Defective Auto Parts
Have you ever gotten a letter from your vehicle’s manufacturer letting you know about a recalled part? Car part and product recalls have become a very common occurrence in recent years. Automobiles...
View ArticleFrozen Foods Recalled After Listeria Scare
If you’re one to grab bags of frozen vegetables to complete a quick dinner, you may want to check the brands and dates in your freezer before deciding to eat them. The Centers for Disease Control and...
View ArticleSummer Travel Safety Tips
Summer is upon us and with it comes long-anticipated vacations to the beach or road trips across the country. These trips can be a great time of family bonding, but you also want to make sure you and...
View ArticleMotorcycle Safety Tips: How to Avoid an Accident with a Car
Motorcycles often get a bad rap for being dangerous and sometimes deadly vehicles to drive. Unfortunately, they often live up to that reputation. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway...
View ArticleScooter Safety Tips and Your Legal Rights
Scooters are a very attractive transportation option. They get great gas mileage. They’re easier to handle than a motorcycle but faster than a bicycle. They’re also fun vehicles to drive and...
View ArticleThe Football Debate: What’s the True Risk of Brain Damage?
Even if you’re not a football enthusiast, you’ve likely heard some of the hype surrounding football and head injuries. The NFL has taken a lot of heat for recent research done on concussions in...
View ArticleUnderstanding Bad Faith Insurance Claims
If an insurance company denies a policy holder’s claim without a clear reason, the insurance company may be acting in “bad faith.” After an accident or catastrophe, an insurance adjuster will evaluate...
View ArticleKeeping Your Child Safe on the Road
Being a busy parent is hard and often means that some things are forgotten or go unnoticed. One thing that should always be, and almost always is, at the forefront of every parent’s mind is the safety...
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