Recent Blog Posts
Equipment Failure and Oil Rig Injury Claims
Oil and gas production remains a cornerstone of the Western Colorado economy, but the equipment involved, from drilling rigs to pressure vessels and heavy machinery, carries serious risks when it malfunctions or fails. Workers on rigs, well pads, and production sites often work in close proximity to powerful equipment that can cause catastrophic injuries… Read More »
A Fatal Head-On Crash Near the Utah Border Is a Reminder of I-70’s Risks
A tragic collision on I-70 near the Utah border made news last month, and it’s worth pausing on what happened and why highway safety in this corner of the state deserves ongoing attention. When serious wrong-way or head-on crashes make headlines, they also raise questions many Western Slope drivers wonder about long after the… Read More »
PTSD, Anxiety, and Emotional Trauma After a Colorado Car Accident
Whiplash and other physical injuries come to mind when people think of harm from a car crash. Yet many crash victims also experience emotional and psychological trauma that lingers long after their physical wounds have healed. Intrusive thoughts, anxiety about driving, nightmares, panic attacks, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have a… Read More »
Your Right to Use an Attorney Following Accidents at a Ski Resort
A trip to Colorado’s ski country should end with great memories, not a trip to the emergency room. Yet collisions on mountain roads, resort access roads, and crowded parking lots happen every ski season. Snow, ice, heavy traffic, and unfamiliar driving conditions can all contribute to an accident. If you’re injured in an auto… Read More »
What Does Comparative Fault Mean for Your Colorado Injury Settlement?
Were you told you’re partly to blame for an accident that left you hurt? Insurance adjusters raise the issue of shared fault often, and how that question gets answered can significantly affect the value of a claim. Understanding how Colorado handles shared responsibility is an important part of knowing what to expect during the… Read More »
What Colorado’s Latest Traffic Fatality Numbers Mean for Injury Victims
Every summer, more drivers, motorcyclists, and cyclists share Western Colorado’s roads, and every year the Colorado Department of Transportation tracks how that traffic translates into real consequences. The agency’s July 2026 fatality report offers a mix of encouraging and sobering news, and it raises an important question for anyone hurt on the road this… Read More »
Scaffolding and Fall Accident Claims on Colorado Construction Sites
Falls remain one of the most common and dangerous hazards facing construction workers across Colorado. Scaffolding, in particular, presents a unique set of risks because it combines height, movement, and heavy materials in a single work area. When scaffolding is not properly built, inspected, or maintained, the result can be a life changing fall…. Read More »
Do All Cars Have Automatic Emergency Braking?
Vehicle safety technology has advanced rapidly over the past decade, and one important innovation is Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). Designed to help drivers avoid crashes or reduce the severity of collisions, these systems are increasingly common on American roads. But not every vehicle is equipped with automatic braking, and even when the technology is… Read More »
Motorcycle Helmet Laws and Their Effect on Injury Claims
Riding a motorcycle through Western Colorado offers a kind of freedom that few other activities can match. The open road along Highway 50 or the canyon walls near the Colorado National Monument draw riders from all over the region. But that freedom comes with real risk, and one question we hear often is whether… Read More »
New RECA Deadline and Wider Coverage: What It Means for Western Slope Uranium Workers
For decades, the uranium industry shaped life on the Western Slope. Miners, millers, and ore haulers worked in and around Grand Junction, Montrose, and surrounding communities, often without adequate protection from radiation exposure. Many of those workers, or their surviving family members, are only now learning that a major federal update could affect their… Read More »