Semi-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...
Continue ReadingYou have a right to defend yourself or another person in Colorado. In some situations, the right to protect yourself is absolute. However, some situations could arise where the prosecutor does not believe you had the right to use deadly force in self-defense—and if that happens, you could face a murder charge. Suppose you killed another person while defending...
Continue ReadingDrug trafficking is a serious offense in Colorado. A conviction of trafficking drugs in Colorado could lead to a long prison sentence and have other consequences that could ruin your life. You need an advocate, a lawyer who knows how to fight tough cases to help you get the best result possible. Do you know where to turn to...
Continue ReadingThe death of a loved one is a tremendous loss in any situation. If someone else’s actions caused your loved one’s death, it can be infuriating and inspire you to seek justice. Filing a wrongful death claim provides surviving family members with a way to recover compensation for their losses. While nothing can truly replace your loved one, financial...
Continue ReadingEarly 2021 estimates indicate that fatal accidents involving large trucks are up 13% from 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. In the United States, approximately 5,601 people died in a flatbed truck accident or a collision involving a large truck in 2021. In Colorado alone, 81 people died in a collision involving a large truck that...
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