Whether you’re in court as a plaintiff or defendant in a lawsuit or as someone who’s been charged with a crime, you know that you’re required to tell the truth. When you’re under oath – whether on the witness stand or in a conference room during a deposition,...
Denver Legal Malpractice Blog
Your headache could be something more serious after a crash
After an auto accident, many people think that it’s normal to have a headache. In some regards, it is if you have suffered from whiplash or hit your head. What isn’t recommended is going home without getting checked out by a medical professional. Even if you feel...
Do I have a legal malpractice case?
When you hire an attorney, you are putting your trust in them. You expect that they will work to help you through a difficult situation, whatever that may be. Discovering that they did not have your best interests at heart can leave you feeling helpless and...
Police shootings are on the rise again in Colorado
According to a recent report, Colorado is again experiencing a slew of police-involved shootings. You may already know that our state is considered one of the most prolific police shooting states, but the number of shootings dropped dramatically in 2020. In 2021,...
You can seek compensation for injuries after your auto collision
In a car crash, there are many kinds of injuries that a person could suffer. They may struggle with lacerations from debris or broken glass, whiplash, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, air bag injuries or others. It’s important for victims of collisions to know...
How common is police brutality in the U.S.?
You know that there are cases of police brutality, in part because the biggest ones make it into the news cycle. There may be protests over cases where police officers take the lives of civilians. But is this actually as common as the news makes it sound? It’s...
Were you told to plead guilty to a crime you didn’t commit?
It’s a nightmare scenario: you are going about your day, hanging out at a local park when the police see and apprehend you. They say you fit the description of someone who committed a crime, and you've been brought to the county jail for intake. Although presumed...
Can surgery treat a spinal cord injury?
Many injuries can stem from a motor vehicle crash. One of these is a spinal cord injury. These injuries are sometimes catastrophic, and many will require surgery. It’s imperative that you get medical assistance right away after the crash so you can try to minimize the...
A poorly performed title search could come back to haunt you
When you want to purchase a property, you need to do a title search. A good title search can make the difference for you, because it will help you be sure there are no defects tied to a piece of property. When a title search isn’t performed correctly, you could end up...
Is it legal malpractice for an attorney to use marijuana?
When you hire a lawyer to work your case, you expect them to give it their all. You expect them to turn up for your big day in court at their best. If they turn up seeming spaced out, you would understandably be unhappy. If they then proceed to lose your case, you...