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2022 is another year, and another round of class action cases are making their way through the courts. Thousands of class-action claims are ongoing in state and federal courts at any given time. Whether filed individually or as a group, class action litigation led by a personal injury law firm, allows victims to seek justice…
When you have a work injury, workers’ compensation can provide welcome relief. However, you must take the proper steps to receive your benefits. Our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys know the mistakes people make when they file for workers’ compensation. We want you to understand what you need to do to receive the benefits you’ve earned….
Supreme Court jurisprudence relating to punitive damages, also called exemplary damages, has evolved slowly. In 1989, the court began to review and clarify punitive damages compensation. Over three decades and more than a half dozen cases later, states now have some guidance for deciding these types of claims. However, some questions remain unanswered on Supreme…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is meant to give people with disabilities equal opportunities. As part of the law, employers must make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. However, that doesn’t mean an employer must accommodate every situation or request. Our employment law attorneys explain legal requirements for employer accommodations at work and what…
In Colorado, there are some circumstances where a person can be legally liable for what someone else does. Vicarious liability exists to make the legal system fair. For example, if you‘ve been injured, you may wonder how a business can be vicariously liable for employees, or a parent may be liable for their minor child….
Social Security Disability Insurance is a government program that pays people who can’t work because of a disability. To qualify, a person must have worked long enough and recently enough to be eligible for benefits. The disability must be expected to last one year or more or result in death. Those are the basics—but the…
In his 2022 State of the Union address, U.S. President Joe Biden announced new initiatives to improve the quality of nursing home care¹. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is ready with new measures to hold long-term facilities accountable for the care they provide. The goal is to reduce nursing home negligence and…
After an accident, you may deserve compensation for your medical bills, property damage, lost wages, pain and suffering. But what about punitive damages? When are punitive damages awarded and how much can you get? Our Colorado personal injury lawyers explain. What Are Punitive Damage? Punitive damages refer to money that a guilty party may be…
Physical injuries and suffering are only one part of a personal injury accident—the financial losses can also be devastating. When you’re injured in a personal injury accident, you need to know what economic challenges lie ahead and how to address them. Our Colorado personal injury lawyers explain everything you need to know about financial loss…
It’s not always easy to know who is at fault for an accident. When a person claims compensation, the other side may respond with the phrase comparative negligence. What does that mean, and what happens when an accident may be the fault of more than one person? Our Denver personal injury attorneys explain. What Is…