One minute you’re driving home from an errand or from work. The next minute, you’re pulled over on the side of the road because someone slammed into the back of your car. In Colorado, drivers have the option to obtain uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, which can be highly beneficial in cases where bodily injury losses are caused by a...
Continue ReadingThe average settlement for a slip and fall in a grocery store will vary dramatically due to a variety of factors. Your individual settlement could be more or less than the nationwide average depending on the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, diminished earning capacity, liability, and more. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), slip and fall-related injuries...
Continue ReadingWere you involved in a T-bone accident with a large truck? You are likely wondering who will pay your medical bills and what your case is worth. T-bone truck accident settlements will vary from case to case because no two accidents are exactly alike. The best way to learn what your case is worth is to contact a Colorado...
Continue ReadingWrongful death lawsuits differ in numerous ways from other types of personal injury claims. Calculating damages for a wrongful death settlement can be rather complex. That is one reason why it’s important to consider hiring a skilled Colorado wrongful death claim lawyer to represent your family. The attorneys at Gerash Steiner Blanton, P.C. have decades of experience assisting clients...
Continue ReadingIf you sustained injuries in a hit-and-run car accident, you might be wondering who will pay for your injuries and other damages. Understandably, many prospective clients want to know how much money these types of cases resolve for. However, there is no average settlement value for a hit-and-run car accident. Every case is different, and car accidents settlements can...
Continue ReadingConcert or event injuries are a serious concern, with potential hazards ranging from slip and falls to crowd control issues and pyrotechnic accidents. Liability for concert injuries in Colorado depends on various factors, including the circumstances of the accident and the actions of the concert venue, promoters, organizers, and security personnel. Liable parties in concert injuries can include food...
Continue ReadingWhen a loved one dies due to another party’s actions, surviving family members could be entitled to financial compensation in a wrongful death claim. While no amount of money can bring back your loved one, a financial settlement can help with sudden and unexpected expenses. Compensation can be paid out in a lump sum or as a structured settlement....
Continue ReadingWhen a driver opens their door without looking to see if anyone is passing, their carelessness may result in an accident. Motorcycle riders may have to swerve to miss the car door, resulting in an accident even if they avoid hitting the open door. Motorcycle riders can be left with devastating injuries from which they may never recover. If...
Continue ReadingIt’s no secret that Colorado has some of the best skiing in the world, attracting locals and travelers alike. Unfortunately, even the most experienced skier can find themselves involved in an accident on the slopes. If you sustained a skiing injury caused by another party’s negligence, you could have the legal right to bring a claim for damages. However,...
Continue ReadingIf you get arrested for drug charges, you may wonder, How long does it take for the police to file charges for a drug offense? This question breaks down into two separate questions: Police and prosecutors do not have all the time in the world to decide whether or not they will charge you with a crime. The idea...
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