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New Client Resource Portal

To kick off 2010, the law firm of Bachus & Schanker added an innovative new resource website for its clients.

Our new client access site gives clients a more efficient, digital way to fill out forms, get important information on the legal process of their cases, and contact their Attorneys, Paralegals, and Case Managers directly.

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Toyota Prius Brake Problems

On the heels of the largest motor vehicle recall ever, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will begin an investigation of complaints about problems with the brakes on Toyota's Prius. The recent Toyota recalls due to faulty gas pedals and floor mats involves eight models and millions vehicles.

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Corporate Accountability and Consumer Protection in 2010

The American Association for Justice (AAJ) works to make sure people have a fair chance to receive justice through the legal system when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations. Read about their corporate accountability initiatives for 2010.

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How We Help Though Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation

The Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation was created in January of 2009 to support founding partners, J. Kyle Bachus and Darin L. Schanker's belief in giving back to the local Denver, Colorado community.

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Kyle Bachus Featured Lecturer at Blockbuster Auto Seminar

On Friday, January 22, 2010, J. Kyle Bachus, founding partner of Bachus & Schanker, LLC will be a featured lecturer at the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association's (CTLA) Blockbuster Auto Seminar.

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Decrease in Drunk Driving Deaths Found

Bachus & Shanker, LLC, a Colorado injury law firm, has compiled a report that shows a significant long-term decrease in the number of alcohol-related fatalities in the state of Colorado between 2004-2008. While there has been a short term increase of 5% between 2007 to 2008, the firm hopes the trend will revert back to the previous downward trend with a decrease in 2009 and that the findings will help act as a deterrent to those who may consider driving under the influence during the upcoming holiday season.

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Legal Education Seminars

On December 16, 2009, founding partner Kyle Bachus will be a featured speaker at the National Business Institute's (NBI) Denver seminar "Plaintiff's Personal Injury from Start to Finish." The National Business Institute provides quality legal education for attorneys at all levels and helps attorneys maintain continuing legal education accreditation.

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DUI Fatalities in Crashes in Colorado

In a recent analysis by Bachus & Schanker, LLC that looked at statistics from The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of alcohol-related fatalities, some interesting trends emerged across Colorado's 63 counties. State-wide, alcohol-related deaths have consistently dropped since 2004. However, some counties showed marked increases.

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Colorado Bans Texting While Driving Beginning December 1, 2009

Beginning December 1, 2009, Colorado law makes texting while driving illegal. If you're caught, penalties range from a $50 fine for a first offense to $100 for multiple offenses. Additionally, the new law bans anyone under the age of 18 from using a cell phone while driving.

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MADD Tie One on for Safety Campaign Begins for the Holidays

As the holiday season officially begins this week, the Law Office of Bachus & Schanker, LLC supports Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as they launch their 24th annual Tie One On For Safety campaign. Supporters tie MADD red ribbons to car antennas and keychains, or display a red ribbon decal on their vehicles, to show family and friends their commitment to support safer roads free from drunk drivers. The red ribbon symbolizes the driver's pledge to drive safe, sober and buckled up.

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Dolls for Daughters Kicks off Third Year of Collections

Dolls for Daughters has kicked off its 3rd Annual Doll Drive and is collecting new, unwrapped dolls for young girls who are facing poverty, homelessness, abuse and neglect. These dolls will go to families served by Denver Children's Home, SafeHouse Denver, Samaritan House, The Gathering Place, Warren Village and other charities who serve children who might not receive a gift during this holiday season. This year's goal is to collect 800 dolls by December 18, 2009.

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Bachus & Schanker Support Ongoing Legal Education

The attorneys at Bachus and Schanker are committed to ongoing legal education not only to improve their own skills and expertise, but to share their knowledge with other attorneys as well.

On November 12, founding partner Darin Schanker will be a featured speaker at a National Business Institute's (NBI) seminar in Denver.

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Birth Control Pill Yaz Health Alert

The oral contraceptives Yasmin and Yaz are associated with numerous serious side effects, including blood clots, stroke, and heart attack. Learn more about this important medication advisory.

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A Walk to Remember

This Saturday, October 10, 2009, the staff and attorneys at our law firm join A Walk to Remember, an annual Colorado walk for families who have lost children. The Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation invites you to warm your heart and hands at the warming tent, where you can find hot coffee and cider.

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2009 MADD Law Enforcement Recognition

Bachus & Schanker were proud to be a part of the 2009 MADD Colorado Law Enforcement Recognition Event. 18 law enforcement officers were honored for their tireless, unselfish efforts in keeping Colorado's roads safe.

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Light the Night Leukemia and Lymphoma Walk

On Thursday, October 1, founding partners J. Kyle Bachus and Darin Schanker, and the attorneys and staff of Bachus and Schanker will join thousands of others to show their support of fellow attorney Dan Patterson and others who are fighting leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma.

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Building Habitat for Humanity in Denver

On a seasonably warm and sunny day, nine employees from the personal injury law firm of Bachus & Schanker spent the day hammering nails and building walls for Habitat for Humanity.

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Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Convention

Recently, the partners and associate attorneys of Bachus & Schanker, LLC attended the 2009 Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) Annual Convention held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

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MDSA Law to Protect Consumers from Faulty Medical Devices

This week the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee heard testimony from Michael Mulvihill, who experienced a life threatening and life changing event with a Medtronics Defibrillator on a road trip. He told his story to convince Congress to pass the Medical Device Safety Act (MDSA).

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We Walked Like MADD...and Loved It!

On Saturday, August 1st, Bachus & Schanker participated in the 4th Annual Walk Like MADD 5K walk at Sloan's Lake Park to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving. As MADD Colorado's 2009 Statewide Sponsor and a returning Walk Like MADD sponsor, Bachus & Schanker had a big role in the day with Kyle Bachus and Darin Schanker taking part in the opening ceremonies to present team awards.

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American Association for Justice Annual Convention

Our firm's founding attorneys Darin Schanker and Kyle Bachus attend the 2009 American Association for Justice Annual Convention. They convene with thousands of attorneys to review courtroom strategies and issues concerning the American consumer.

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Denver Mothers Against Drunk Driving 5k Walk

In just two short weeks, the attorneys, staff and family members of Bachus & Schanker will proudly participate again in Walk Like MADD Denver 5k Walk at Sloan's Lake Park on August 1, 2009.

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Dolls for Daughters Bowl-a-Thon in Denver

We're excited to be a part of the first annual Dolls for Daughters Bowl-a-Thon, to be held July 18, 2009 at Elitch Lanes Bowling Alley in Denver. All proceeds from the Bowl-a-Thon will go to Dolls for Daughters, a charity for needy Colorado girls, founded by Kyle Bachus' wife Jessica Bachus.

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Wall-Bop Golf Tournament to Support Alive at 25

The 2009 Wall-Bop Golf Tournament in Colorado will support Alive at 25, a program that helps teach young people how to be safer and more aware drivers. Bachus & Schanker is proud to support the Wall-Bop Golf Tournament for its third annual event.

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Dolls for Daughters Tea Party for Denver Girls

Dolls for Daughters, one of Bachus & Schanker's charities of choice, is holding a "Dolly Tea Party" benefit in Denver on June 25, and again on June 27.

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March for Babies 2009 Supported by Team Bachus

Bachus & Schanker Partner Kyle Bachus and his wife, Jessica, started participating in March for Babies after their oldest daughter Bailey was born 6 weeks premature and spent 22 days in the NICU at St. Anthony Central Hospital.

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Colorado law banning cell texts while driving to take effect in December

Beginning December 1, 2009, it will be illegal for drivers to send text messages, emails and tweets on their cell phones. Under-aged drivers are also banned from all cell phone usage while driving.

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Donate at King Soopers to Help Support Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

As MADD Colorado's first statewide sponsor, we're committed to helping support victims of drunk driving and supporting MADD through various fundraising initiatives. Now you can help, too. King Sooper's stores are accepting donations, and 100% of the proceeds go to Colorado MADD.

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J. Kyle Bachus Comments on the Arbitration Fairness Act 2009

Bachus & Schanker, LLC founding partner, J. Kyle Bachus was recently interviewed by Matt Masich for a story in Law Week Colorado (PDF article) on the Arbitration Fairness Act 2009, which prohibits mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer, employment and franchise contracts.

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Bachus & Schanker Hosts High School TV Show

Recently, Bachus & Schanker, LLC hosted Keeping It Real, a TV show geared towards local Denver high school students and their families, at our Denver law office.

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Jeffrey Dean Joins Our Ft. Collins Lawyer as Associate Attorney

Bachus & Schanker, LLC is pleased to welcome Jeffrey F. Dean to the firm as an Associate Attorney. Mr. Dean is an experienced trial lawyer and has litigated personal injury and auto accident cases in Colorado, Minnesota, Nebraska and Wyoming.

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Bachus & Schanker Partners with Mothers Against Drunk Driving for First Statewide Sponsorship

Bachus & Schanker, LLC is proud to announce its partnership with MADD by becoming MADD's first Colorado statewide sponsor.

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Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation Off and Running

Bachus & Schanker, LLC has a long history of giving back to the community from the very beginning of their practice back in 1992. As their practice flourished, so did the opportunities to help those less fortunate who need help due to illness, injury or misfortune.

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Bush Administration Watched for Final Anti-Consumer Regulations

The American Association for Justice (AAJ) is keeping an eye on the Bush Administration as it pushes through last minute consumer safety regulations with preemptive language that could reduce protection for American consumers and restrict their ability to hold manufacturers accountable for defective and harmful products.

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Toys for Needy Denver-Area Children This Holiday Season 2008

On Saturday, December 20th, the East Denver Collaborative (EDC), in partnership with many generous donors including Dolls for Daughters, Denver Children's Home, Park Hill United Methodist Church, Boy Scouts of America-Denver Area Council and many others, will be holding a toy giveaway for children ages 2 to 13 years at Park Hill United Methodist Church, 5209 Montview Blvd. (Montview and Forest).

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"Tie One On for Safety" with MADD and Bachus & Schanker

The holiday season has officially begun and with all of the upcoming festivities, it's more important that ever to remember to drive safely, sober and buckled up.

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Secret Claim Denial Tactics of Insurance Companies

In late summer, we featured an American Association for Justice report on the 10 Worst Insurance Companies in America. The American Association for Justice has followed up with an additional report on insurance companies called "Tricks of the Trade: How Insurance Companies Deny, Delay, Confuse and Refuse."

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Colorado Teen Still Searching for Kidney Donor

In the summer of 2007, Boulder teen Kelsey Crider was diagnosed with Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease during a routine physical exam in preparation for college. While Kelsey was fortunate enough that her father, Steve was a suitable donor, her complex immune rejected the donated kidney. To add to the family's heartache and frustration, a second transplanted kidney was also rejected due to medical complications.

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Denver Street School Day at the Office

On Wednesday, October 8th Bachus & Schanker hosted two students from the Denver Street School to experience a "typical day at the office" at a law firm.

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Dolls for Daughters December Charity

With the Christmas Season just around the corner, Dolls for Daughters is gearing up to begin collecting dolls for little girls whose Christmas this year may not be so bright.

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Light the Night Leukemia and Lymphoma 5k Walk

On Thursday, September 25, 2008, beneath a beautiful Colorado night-time sky, the employees of Bachus & Schanker joined hundreds of others in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night 5k walk around Denver's Washington Park.

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Bachus & Schanker host Reception for Democratic National Convention

Bachus & Schanker kicked off the 2008 Democratic Nation Convention on Sunday evening by hosting a reception at their downtown office to welcome delegates and other guests to the Convention and to the beautiful "Mile High City" of Denver, Colorado.

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2008 Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Convention

Recently, during the week of August 6, 2008, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association held its Annual Convention in the beautiful mountain town of Snowmass Village, Colorado.

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Insurance Industry Investigation: 10 Worst Companies in America

A special report and investigation by the American Association for Justice reveals the worst insurers in America, including AllState, Farmers and Liberty Mutual.

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Bachus & Schanker Sponsor Wall-Bop Golf Tournament

Bachus & Schanker is proud to announce their sponsorship of the 2nd Annual Wall-Bop Golf Tournament to be held on July 12, 2008 at The Homestead Golf Course in Lakewood, Colorado.

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Bachus Presents Subrogation Seminar

On Friday, June 13, 2008, J. Kyle Bachus volunteered to present "Subrogation Made Easy" as part of the Colorado Bar Association's CLE seminar "A Crash Course in Motor Vehicle Accident Law."

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Helping Habitat for Humanity

Our group of fifteen from Bachus & Schanker (including John Sadwidth and Sara Odendahl from CTLA) hammered, sawed, nailed up siding and trim and painted a home for Habitat for Humanity on June 4, 2008.

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Darin Schanker Appointed to Advisory Board of AITLA

Darin L. Schanker has been appointed to the national advisory board of the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (AITLA).

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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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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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