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Can the Defendant in a Colorado Personal Injury Case Force the Plaintiff to Undergo a Psychological Exam?
In any personal injury lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that they suffered damages as a result of the defendant’s negligence. For instance, if you are hurt in a car accident and require hospitalization, you must present your medical bills as proof of your damages. You may also need to waive your physician-patient privilege to… Read More »
Colorado Appeals Court Orders Auto Insurer to Pay $36,500 for Failing to Disclose Policy
In most Colorado auto accidents an insurance company ends up paying for the victim’s medical bills and other losses. Indeed, most personal injury claims arising from car accidents are settled out-of-court with the relevant insurance company. To encourage such settlements, Colorado law requires auto insurers to provide a statement to a claimant (upon request)… Read More »
Colorado Supreme Court: PUC Cannot Limit Xcel’s Liability for Injuries to Non-Customers
A common cause of catastrophic injuries at construction sites and similar work zones is high-voltage overhead power lines. At a distance, these power lines generally do not pose any immediate risk to workers. But the closer you get, the greater the chance that electrical arcs may charge equipment or other objects in the area,… Read More »
Colorado’s Caps on Noneconomic Damages in Personal Injury Cases
Broadly speaking, a person injured in a car accident can seek both economic and noneconomic damages from the negligent driver or third party. Economic damages encompasses out-of-pocket losses that are fairly easy to quantify in monetary terms, such as medical bills and lost income. In contrast, noneconomic damages are those losses that can never… Read More »
4 Common Mistakes to Avoid Following a Colorado Accident
The very nature of an accident means that it is a sudden and unforeseen event. Victims generally have no warning and must quickly respond to sudden physical and psychological trauma. In short, it is not the type of situation where a person is likely prepared to stop and think about the steps they need… Read More »
Why Colorado Truck Accidents May Involve Many Defendants
If someone driving their own car rear-ends your vehicle, it is pretty easy to sort out legal responsibility for the accident. The driver who rear-ended you is generally liable for any medical bills and other losses you incurred as a result of the collision. In most cases, this means the negligent driver’s insurance company… Read More »
Feeling Unusually Upset After a Car Accident?
Physical injuries are typically the primary focus after a car accident. However, emotional and psychological reactions can be just as significant. It is common to feel shaky, anxious, or unsettled in the hours and days following a crash. For many people, those symptoms gradually fade as they process the event. For others, the distress… Read More »
5 Key Questions to Answer Before Accepting a Settlement
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Colorado, whether it was a car crash, a slip on a ski slope, a propane accident, or an oil production injury, you may eventually receive a settlement offer from an insurance company. While the prospect of receiving compensation quickly can be tempting, accepting a settlement without… Read More »
The Role of Expert Witnesses in a Colorado Car Accident Lawsuit
There are many reasons why an expert witness may be needed in a Colorado personal injury case. For a particularly complex accident, such as those involving multiple vehicles or a specific industry like oil and gas exploration, an expert can assist the jury in reconstructing the likely causes of a plaintiff’s injuries. Alternatively or… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation vs. Civil Lawsuits: Why the Difference Matters to Injured Colorado Workers
Workplace accidents are a common occurrence in just about every industry in Colorado. Of course, some professions are inherently riskier than others. For example, if you work in the oil industry, you may be seriously injured due to an equipment malfunction, motor vehicle accident, or just unsafe working conditions. When it comes to seeking… Read More »