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Dedicated Legal Representation After an Accident or Injury - Denver Office: 303-322-4300 - Fort Collins Office: 970-223-9802 - Colorado Springs Office: 719-227-9800

Contact our Colorado firm to speak with our personal injury and accident attorneys about your case or for more information on consumer rights.







Bachus & Schanker, LLC
Attorneys at Law

Denver Personal Injury Attorneys:
1400 16th Street, Suite 450
Denver, CO 80202
Phone / 303-322-4300
Toll-Free / 877-653-9800
Fax / 303-893-9900

Ft. Collins Personal Injury Attorneys:
123 North College Avenue, Suite 211
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone / 970-223-9802
Fax / 970-221-9808

Colorado Springs Personal Injury Attorneys:
102 S. Tejon Street
11th floor
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone / 719-227-9800

Firm News

Bright Future Ahead for Kelsey Crider after Kidney Transplant

During a routine physical in preparation for attending college, doctors found Kelsey was anemic and her hemocrit was low. She was later diagnosed with Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease and all plans for attending college were put on hold. Last week, doctors at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado performed kidney transplant surgery for Kelsey Crider.

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5280 Magazine's Super Lawyers

Bachus & Schanker, LLC is proud to announce that Darin L. Schanker and J. Kyle Bachus have both been selected to 5280 Magazine's Colorado Super Lawyers list for 2008.

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Team Bachus Raises $2305 for the March of Dimes

On Saturday, April 26, Team Bachus raised $2305 for the March of Dimes annual fundraising event, March for Babies. The team, comprised of 20 walkers and 3 dogs, braved blustery temperatures and even snow showers to support this event which is dear to the Bachus family. Kyle Bachus' mom Margaret showed her support by walking in Orlando, FL!

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Bachus & Schanker to help out Habitat for Humanity.

On Wednesday, June 4, 15 volunteers from Bachus & Schanker are scheduled to participate in Habitat for Humanity's workday in central Denver. Several employees participated in a project last year, and at their urging, the firm decided to carry on the tradition and have almost doubled our anticipated employee turnout for this year.

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Team Bachus to walk for March of Dimes

The March of Dimes is holding their annual fundraising event, "March for Babies", on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Civic Center Park, at 14th & Broadway in downtown Denver, Colorado.

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Bachus & Schanker Goes Green

In an effort to reduce the impact of electronic waste to our landfills and our environment, Bachus & Schanker recently sponsored an electronic waste collection effort. When you consider 65 million PCs become obsolete and 130 million cell phones are discarded every year, it's no wonder E-waste is growing at a rate 3 times faster than any other waste stream.

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Kyle Bachus teaches free seminar on "Rights of the Injured"

On Monday, March 17, 2008, J. Kyle Bachus was delighted to volunteer his time and teach a seminar on "The Rights of the Injured" through Colorado Free University. This well-received seminar is just one of a series presented by Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA).

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Colorado Citizens for Accountability Advocates for Change in Health Care System

The Colorado Citizens for Accountability (CCA) was initially started by Patricia Skolnik, whose only son, Michael Skolnik, passed away in 2004 due to medical negligence.

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7th Annual Cerebral Palsy of Colorado: Mother's Tea

On Saturday, May 10th at 11am, this incredible event and celebration will honor the contribution, sacrifice and devotion that Mothers make in the lives of their disable children on a daily basis. The event will be held at the Westin Tabor Center in downtown Denver.

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New Colorado Insurance Law Will Affect Your Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Founding partners Kyle Bachus and Darin Schanker of Bachus & Schanker, LLC, working with many others who advocate for Colorado consumers, have come to the rescue of consumer car insurance purchasers. Mr. Bachus and Mr. Schanker have extensive legal experience, and worked with their legal peers and the Colorado Senate in the enactment of a proposed bill in the field of auto insurance.

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Walk Like MADD Non-Competitive 5k Walk and Family Event

Bachus & Schanker, LLC is pleased to announce its sponsorship in Mothers Against Drunk Driving 3rd Annual Walk Like MADD, formerly known as Strides for Change, Non-Competitive 5k Walk and Family Event taking place on Saturday, August 2, 2008 in Denver, Colorado at Sloan's Lake.

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The American Association for Justice Discredits Drug Companies "Study"

The American Association for Justice (AAJ) recently released a statement exposing a current opposition "study" on legal websites as a "poorly researched" report based entirely on Google searches.

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Bachus & Schanker Welcomes Doctor/Lawyer Phil Pearson

Bachus & Schanker, LLC, is pleased to welcome Phil C. Pearson, an attorney "of counsel" at the firm. Mr. Pearson is both a licensed physician and attorney whose expertise is in Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice.

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In Memoriam of Anna Pryor
March 9, 1988 - September 23, 2006

Eighteen year-old Anna Pryor’s life was cut short on September 23, 2006 as a result of a tragic car accident.

Anna was with an abusive, eighteen year-old boyfriend with whom she was trying to end the relationship. Her boyfriend began driving her car more than 100 miles per hour while attempting to exit westbound on Interstate 70 at Quebec Street. He lost control of the vehicle and both Anna and her boyfriend were killed almost immediately in the crash.

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December Project - Dolls for Daughters - UPDATE

This Holiday season, Bachus & Schanker, LLC helped in collecting between 150-200 new baby dolls. On December 22, Jessica and Bailey Bachus delivered 60 dolls to a toy giveaway sponsored by East Denver Collaborative, The Prodigal Son Initiative, Inc., Denver Children’s Home and Boy Scouts of America.

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Colorado Hospital Report Card

Governor Bill Ritter and the Colorado Hospital Association has developed a new website called the Colorado Hospital Report Card. The report card provides in-depth and unbiased information about the quality and patient safety at all Colorado hospitals.

We have created an easy-to-navigate link which will provide consumers with the information needed on Colorado hospitals. Go to Resources and click on “Colorado Hospital Report Card” to find out more about local hospitals.

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December Project - Dolls for Daughters - UPDATE

This Holiday season, Bachus & Schanker, LLC helped in collecting between 150-200 new baby dolls. On December 22, Jessica and Bailey Bachus delivered 60 dolls to a toy giveaway sponsored by East Denver Collaborative, The Prodigal Son Initiative, Inc., Denver Children’s Home and Boy Scouts of America.

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Darin Schanker Inducted as CTLA President

On August 9, 2007, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA), honored Darin L. Schanker, founding partner of Bachus & Schanker, LLC, as the newly elected President of CTLA for the 2007-2008 year.

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New Additions at Bachus & Schanker, LLC

Bachus & Schanker, LLC, is pleased to welcome two new attorneys to the firm. We have now expanded to a nine attorney firm including newcomers Angela E. McGraw and Adrian Sak.

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Helping Habitat for Humanity

Here at Bachus & Schanker we are committed to helping those in need. Whether a victim of a car accident, plane crash or other catastrophic incidents, Bachus & Schanker cares. Case in point, Bachus & Schanker has recently teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a family in need. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity, click here.

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Insurance, Insurance, Insurance! Who Needs Insurance? You!

Many bright consumers can become confused when it comes time to purchase insurance policies. Here is a brief guide to help you when you are shopping for auto insurance for you and your family.

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Injured in a Car Crash? Have Health Insurance?

Here at Bachus & Schanker we are completely aware that a car crash can turn an orderly life into complete and total disarray. We are also aware that sometimes those injured in a crash may not have health insurance and due to that fact are reluctant to seek medical treatment. Well those days are over. With organizations such as Injury Finance, you will be able to get the medical treatment you need.

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MADD Strides for Change Non-Competitive 5k Walk and Family Event

Bachus & Schanker, LLC is pleased to announce its participation in Mothers Against Drunk Driving 2nd Annual Strides for Change Non-Competitive 5k Walk and Family Event taking place on August 4, 2007, in Denver, Colorado.

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Bachus Named Among Top 500 Plaintiffs' Attorneys in America by Lawdragon

Bachus & Schanker, LLC shareholder, Kyle Bachus has been named by Lawdragon to the publication's Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in America. Bachus' profile is included online at www.lawdragon.com and will be in the magazine's Winter 2007 issue, available later this month.

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Spring 2007 Newsletter Now Available

The Spring 2007 edition of the Bachus & Schanker, LLC newsletter is now available online. Please click here to view the newsletter in .pdf format.

Bachus & Schanker Helps Motorcyclist Recover $500,000

Grant M. has always been an active athlete, devoting his time to running, skiing, hiking, generally enjoying the Colorado outdoors. On September 21, 2005, however, his life changed forever.

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$450k Resolves Case for Bachus & Schanker Client

Bachus & Schanker, LLC recently negotiated a $450,000.00 settlement for their client, Brian M., who was severely injured when he was run over by a delivery truck.

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Important Strategies for Dealing with a Motor Vehicle Accident

Each year, millions of people are injured in motor vehicle collisions. In 2004 there were 6.2 million police-reported motor vehicle crashes and more than 9,000 people died in rollover crashes according to the National Highway Transportation Board.

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