A variety of incidents, including motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, and criminal activity, can result in someone suffering a serious brain injury. Dangerous or defective products can do the same. There are no two injuries that affect patients similarly. Some...
Denver Legal Malpractice Blog
What is the definition of legal malpractice?
When you hire a lawyer, you'll expect that they'll be competent, professional and most of all that they'll get you the results that you deserve. It's likely that you spent a lot of money hiring a lawyer, and a lot may have been at stake either for your business or for...
What if your lawyer loses evidence?
Your case rests on a single key document. Fortunately, you were able to produce that document. When you showed it to your lawyer, they agreed that you were going to win the case. Then you got to court and discovered that you couldn’t actually present that evidence...
How predictive policing gets it wrong
“Predictive policing” is one of the newest tools in the police arsenal against crime. It’s also highly debated. Understanding how predictive policing is used -- and misused -- is essential to protecting your rights. Here’s what you need to know. What’s predictive...
Do you need a legal malpractice attorney?
Clients sometimes get the feeling that their attorney isn’t doing what they should do. This might be because documents aren’t being filed on time, the attorney isn’t returning their calls or doesn’t show up to court. When this occurs, it’s imperative that you...
Vision Zero may help address 10 years of cycling crashes
Sharing the roads with other drivers, bicyclists do their best to stay safe. Unfortunately, after a decade of data collection, it has been shown that thousands of riders have been hurt in crashes. In a 2019 case, a man was crossing the road to get to a park when a...
3-vehicle crash sends driver to hospital in serious condition
When drivers aren’t cautious, they can be accused of reckless driving and face charges in some cases. Someone who is reckless and who then causes serious injuries may end up paying harsh fines or being penalized with jail time, too. Take, for example, this case in...
What distracted driving behaviors are most dangerous?
It’s no secret that distracted driving has become a bigtime hazard on Colorado roads. In 2018, state officials report that distracted drivers caused about 42 accidents a day. With the increase in distracted driving accidents, Colorado, and 48 other states, have banned...
A lawyer not showing up to court may be legal malpractice
Your lawyer is your legal representative. They speak on your behalf and have the authority to take action in your stead. You rely on their expertise and communication skills when going to mediation sessions, attending court or handling your legal issues. Regardless of...
Is de-escalation part of continuing education for Colorado law enforcement officers?
There are numerous ways for police officers to change the course of an interaction with the public. For example, officers could intervene in a verbal dispute and prevent it from erupting in to physical violence by calming down or separating people who were arguing....