Rideshare services such as Uber have become prevalent over the last decade, particularly in cities and metropolitan areas. It is a popular mode of transportation to and from work, appointments, and social gatherings, especially if you wish to indulge in a cocktail or two. With more and more Ubers on the road comes an increase in Uber car accident...
Continue ReadingAccording to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), approximately 92,910 car accidents occurred in Colorado in 2021. Of those accidents, just under 30,000 were front-to-rear accidents, and 21,609 were front-to-side accidents. More than 8,000 crashes involved drivers going the same direction, resulting in a side-to-side impact, and 7,492 involved parked cars. As of August 31, CDOT reports Colorado’s roadways...
Continue ReadingThe potential jail time for domestic violence in Colorado can range from just a few months up to 32 years depending on the severity. The exact sentencing you could face for domestic violence will vary depending on many factors, including charges alongside domestic violence, criminal history, and severity of domestic violence. Domestic violence charges are no laughing matter. Colorado...
Continue ReadingA slip and fall can cause various injuries, from broken bones to brain injuries and everything in between. You might have a legal claim if you or your loved one suffered a slip and fall injury because of someone else’s negligence. But you must file your lawsuit within the applicable slip and fall statute of limitations in Colorado. If...
Continue ReadingSemi-trucks and big rigs can cause significant injuries and property damage in an accident. Because these vehicles are dangerous and complex, maintenance checks should be a top priority. When mechanical problems strike, multi-car pileups can happen, ending or forever changing lives. So what are the common truck problems that lead to accidents in Colorado? In this post, we review...
Continue ReadingA violation of Colorado’s child molestation laws is a grave offense. A conviction for any of Colorado’s child molestation offenses means you could go to prison and have to list your name in the Sex Offender Registry. To protect your rights, you should act quickly to retain a highly qualified Colorado child molestation criminal defense lawyer. The Colorado criminal...
Continue ReadingAccidents involving semi-trucks, big rigs, eighteen-wheelers, and tractor-trailers can leave a lasting impact on people and property. The immense size of these vehicles means that even “minor” accidents can cause life-threatening injuries or death. At Gerash Steiner Blanton, P.C., we put people ahead of profits. We know that a truck accident is more than property damage—it’s your life. Every...
Continue ReadingYou might think that Colorado law would bar financial recovery for a person who has a drunk slip and fall accident. Fortunately, that is not the case. Landowners have a duty to protect all people—including people who are voluntarily intoxicated—from certain types of harm. But your case won’t be easy to win if you have an intoxicated slip and...
Continue ReadingRiding a motorcycle can be exhilarating, but it can also leave you vulnerable to mishaps on the road. For 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that motorcycle riders in motorcycle accidents were four times more likely to suffer injury and 28 times more likely to die than crash victims in passenger vehicles. If you were in a...
Continue ReadingCar accidents can impact anyone, anytime, for any reason, bringing about potentially devastating consequences. One common cause of crashes is lane-change accidents. Who is at fault when an accident results from a careless lane change? We’ll explore Colorado laws on lane changes and how to determine who is at fault when a lane-change accident occurs. Finally, we explain how...
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