Posted on May 28, 2025 in Truck Accident

When a semi-truck causes an accident because of overloaded or unsecured cargo, more than one party could potentially be liable for the resulting damages, including the cost of your medical expenses, the income you lost from missing work, the damage to your property, and the pain and suffering you endured. 

As the victim, you are responsible for presenting the evidence necessary to prove fault and to show that you suffered as a result. If you have questions about how Illinois personal injury law applies to your case, an experienced Fort Collins truck accident attorney will guide you through the process and protect you from anyone who may try to undervalue your claim.

What Can Cause an Overloaded Truck Accident?

Overloaded trucks can be much more difficult to maneuver. When they are too heavy, the driver can lose control or struggle to handle the truck as it rounds corners or makes turns. Additionally, exceeding the weight limit puts additional pressure on the tires, commonly causing blowouts that can make the driver lose control. 

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 Posted on May 22, 2025 in Workers' Compensation

Construction workers navigate some of the most dangerous working conditions in the country. Because the risk of injury is so high, employers in the industry are responsible for carrying workers’ compensation benefits. In the event of a construction injury, you would typically file a workers’ comp claim and receive the financial assistance you need to cover medical expenses and lost income, bypassing the liability requirement of personal injury cases. 

However, under specific circumstances, you may need to sue your employer or a third party. First, you will need to speak with an experienced Larimer County workers’ compensation attorney to learn more about your rights as they apply to the incident that led to your injury.

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 Posted on May 19, 2025 in Personal Injury

Bicycle accidents involving a vehicle can have substantial physical and financial consequences. Even at low speed, a car can cause severe injuries to a cyclist. If you suffered injuries while riding a bike, and a negligent driver is responsible, a Fort Collins, CO bicycle accident attorney can help you prove liability and gather sufficient evidence to support your claim for damages. First, consider some important elements of a bike accident case and how they can strengthen your claim.

Should I Report a Bicycle Accident to the Police in Colorado?

In general, accidents involving a motor vehicle that result in injury, death, or property damage of $1,000 or more must be reported to the police in Colorado. For you, as the victim of a negligent driver, police presence can be beneficial to your case. When called to the scene, they will investigate the accident and document their findings in a police report that can be used as evidence in your case. This report can include findings on fault, noting traffic violations and other elements that could prove the other party’s responsibility for the accident.

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 Posted on May 05, 2025 in Car Accident

If you suffered injuries or property damage because of a drunk driving accident caused by someone else in Colorado, you are entitled to recover the costs related to all the damages you incurred. You typically have multiple legal avenues, including filing a lawsuit against the drunk driver and possibly the establishment that served them. Working with an experienced Fort Collins, CO drunk driving accident attorney ensures you understand the laws that apply to your case and the damages you can claim.

What Is Colorado’s Dram Shop Law?

Colorado, like many other states, has a Dram Shop Law that affords victims of drunk drivers the right to take legal action against the drunk driver and sometimes even the business that provided alcohol to the driver. Restaurants, liquor stores, bars, and any store that sells alcohol could qualify as a dram shop, and under the Colorado Revised Statutes, you could sue if the circumstances call for it. For example, the law applies if any of the following is true of the drunk driver in your case:

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 Posted on April 29, 2025 in Truck Accident

Truck accidents can cause severe injuries and result in significant damages, including tragic loss of life. An unfortunate common cause of big rig crashes with smaller vehicles is tire blowouts, which are most often the result of negligence. In Colorado, if you were injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident caused by a tire blowout, you may be able to recover damages. An experienced Fort Collins, CO truck accident attorney can help you file a claim and identify the recoverable damages available to you.

Types of Accidents Caused by Truck Tire Blowouts

Some types of accidents are unique to commercial trucks because of their weight and dimensions. When a tire blows out, the truck driver could lose control of the vehicle, and any of the following may happen:

• Jackknife accident: The truck trailer swings around, landing at an angle with the cab. This could cause the truck to skid off the road and hit other vehicles.

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 Posted on April 23, 2025 in Car Accident

Auto accidents can result in devastating consequences, especially for the victims of reckless drivers. Colorado has a fault-based system for auto accident cases, allowing you to hold the party responsible for your accident accountable for the damages.

The case becomes slightly more complex when the party at fault was driving uninsured. If you suffered losses in a car accident with an uninsured driver, a Fort Collins, CO auto accident attorney will listen to the details of your case and explain what you can do to recover damages.

How Does Fault-Based Insurance Work?

Anyone who owns and operates a vehicle in Colorado must carry liability insurance. According to the state’s mandatory automobile insurance laws, the minimum requirements cover maximum amounts for bodily injury or death to anyone involved in the accident and property damage. For example, if you caused an accident that resulted in someone else’s injury, the other party would file a claim for damages with your insurance. However, what happens when the driver who is responsible for the accident does not have insurance coverage?

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 Posted on April 11, 2025 in Workers' Compensation

Physician selection is an important part of care in the aftermath of a work-related accident. When your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance chooses the doctor for you, the care you receive may not always be the best because the treating doctor plays a role in resolving a workers’ comp claim. 

Sometimes, that translates into neglecting your best interests for the sake of the insurance provider. A compassionate and knowledgeable Colorado workers’ compensation attorney will ensure that someone is looking out for you so you can access the home assistance and essential services you need to live as comfortably as possible after your injury.

How Do I Get Long-Term Care After a Workplace Accident?

In the wake of a serious workplace injury that requires long-term care, the rehabilitation doctors who work with insurance companies on workers’ compensation claims should be referring skilled healthcare workers, like occupational therapists and registered nurses, to your home to evaluate your ability to live independently. 

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 Posted on April 04, 2025 in Personal Injury

In March 2025, Georgia’s House of Representatives passed a governor-backed tort reform bill, Senate Bill 68, with a single-vote margin. This bill claims to improve litigation balance in the state court system and protect businesses and customers from excessive lawsuits that increase costs for both.

If bills like this pass in other states across the country, it could impede your ability to access the courts for tort claims, including in personal injury cases like motor vehicle accidents or wrongful death. If you have concerns about tort reform and what it could mean for the citizens of Colorado, you can speak with a Larimer County, CO personal injury attorney today.

What Are the Implications of Senate Bill 68?

To understand the possible implications for Colorado or any state, consider the changes the bill made to Georgia’s tort laws:

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 Posted on March 31, 2025 in Car Accident

The Colorado Department of Transportation’s data dashboard tracks various statistics for car accidents in Colorado. Examining the facts about crashes in Larimer County can help keep our roads safer. However, if you are injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, our skilled Fort Collins, CO personal injury lawyer can help you get the compensation you deserve. Se Habla Español.

What Can We Learn From Larimer County’s 2024 Accident Facts?

Although these figures are considered preliminary, they paint a clear picture of collisions in Larimer County:

• There were 5,958 crashes reported.

• The most frequent harmful events involved front-to-rear crashes (1876), front-to-side crashes (1320), side-to-side crashes in the same direction (605), collisions with parked cars (364), and collisions with curbs (211).

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 Posted on March 24, 2025 in Workers' Compensation

Traffic accidents can be fatal, whether a victim dies immediately or later succumbs to his or her injuries. Workplace accidents can also result in deaths. Along with the emotional turmoil, surviving family members are left without the income, benefits, and services the deceased had provided.

If your loved one’s fatal injury happened at work, eligible survivors can pursue death benefits through a workers’ compensation claim. When negligent or willful behavior caused the death, you may qualify to seek damages through wrongful death and survival actions. In some cases, a worker’s death could yield both workers’ comp and wrongful death compensation. For the best chance of success, you need a skilled Fort Collins, CO wrongful death attorney who also handles workers’ comp cases. Se Habla Español.

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