SUV rollovers are a serious type of car accident that can have devastating results. Unfortunately, SUVs are more prone to rollover accidents because they are taller, narrower, and have a high center of gravity. However, some of these accidents can be prevented. Our auto accident attorney team shares tips on how to avoid SUV rollovers…
Although rare, mountain lion attacks are a constant danger for Colorado residents. Also called cougars, pumas, and panthers, mountain lions can hurt livestock. They are also a danger to humans. Even though you don’t expect to encounter a mountain lion, it’s essential to know what to do if a mountain lion is stalking you or…
Earl Mowery, Jr., 61, of Brighton was killed while riding his bicycle on August 6, 2010. Mr. Mowery was hit by a Dodge Durango driven by a female. Because the driver is juvenile, no information such as her age or the specific circumstances of the accident are being released. It’s highly likely, though, that the…
On Thanksgiving Day in 2008, nine-year-old Erica Forney of Fort Collins, Colorado, died. She didn’t have a terminal illness. She wasn’t playing with matches or an unattended gun. Two days before Thanksgiving, she was riding her bike home from school, the way she did every day. Just two houses away from her own, she was…
For employees who get hurt on the job, workers’ compensation can provide welcome relief and deserved financial compensation. But what happens if you make a workers’ comp claim and then get fired? Can they do that? Can an employer fire an employee for being hurt on the job? As an employee, you have the right…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year more than 500,000 people in the U.S. are treated in emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries, and more than 700 die. Over half of the injuries are to children ages 15 and under. Teaching your children to ride bicycles safely and defensively will go…
Drinking and driving…most of us wouldn’t consider driving while drunk. But, most of us have talked on our cell phones while driving. But, do we really appreciate the ramifications of driving and talking on our phones. A recent study by the AAA Foundation, using driving simulators, suggests that drivers talking on their cell phones exhibit…
There are many ways a workers’ compensation insurance company can deny your claim. These ways may all seem the same to the injured worker. In fact, an insurance company may pay for some of your treatment at first, but don’t be fooled—your claim may still be denied in the long run. Sometimes, it may be…
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