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...
Year: 2020
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....
Colorado motor vehicle crash causes: many and varied
Prudent Colorado drivers try to stay fully focused on the road ahead at all times, of course. They don’t need a reminder or periodic pep talk to stay engaged and absolutely preoccupied with safety. Still, an occasional spotlighting of roadways risks and...
What should you expect from a defense attorney?
People who need a criminal defense attorney should ensure that they’re working with someone who’s familiar with the specific type of charge they’re facing. They should expect that their attorney will do what’s in their best interests. This doesn’t necessarily mean...
20-year-old driver in stolen bus involved in 3-vehicle crash with deaths, injuries
When someone violates the law and is driving dangerously, they put themselves and others at risk. Take, for example, this case out of Colorado Springs in which a man allegedly stole a bus from a nursing home in Aurora before causing a three-vehicle collision. The...
What’s “collectibility” have to do with your legal malpractice claim?
In 2019, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a new ruling that has the potential to drastically affect certain legal malpractice claims. The court says that plaintiffs must prove that any lost judgment they may have been due was actually collectible. In the ruling,...