When a death occurs in a family, it’s always a tragic and distressing time for those left behind, but when the death results from the negligence, recklessness, or wrongdoing of another party, it adds a new layer of pain to the grief. In any situation where an injury victim could have brought a personal injury claim forward had they survived, a close family member left behind can file a claim for wrongful death against the person or entity at fault…

Many people choose walking as a choice that’s healthier for themselves and the environment when navigating errands within their communities or for exercise or pleasure. Colorado’s scenic views and sunny weather make it an excellent state for pedestrians to enjoy walking. Most people assume they are safe when following street markings and traffic signals as they cross the street, yet 92 Colorado pedestrians were killed in traffic-related accidents in 2021. Colorado has many laws in place to protect pedestrians. Any…

Families in Colorado lose loved ones in numerous different ways. Sometimes, a family member contracts an illness or starts to show symptoms of a congenital disorder. Other times, a loved one will die because of some kind of incident, like a product malfunctioning or a motor vehicle collision. Surviving family members can file wrongful death suits under Colorado law that will allow them to recover the financial losses they suffer when someone dies. Although many wrongful death lawsuits are against…

Medical doctors understand how addictive and deadly painkillers can be. Best practices when prescribing pain medication include observing a patient for drug-seeking behaviors, limiting both the dosage recommended and the number of pills prescribed and tapering the patient off of their opioid use at the end of the prescription. Many doctors fall far short of that standard of care, which might lead their patients into a spiral of addiction. If you have recently lost a loved one to an opioid…

Those living in Colorado may wonder where they rank in terms of dangerous roadways, and a report has recently come out placing the state about as close to the middle of the pack as it is possible to get. Colorado ranked 25th in deadly accidents.  This was found by looking at the total deaths per 100 million miles. There were 1.09. Sorting the statistics this way allows states like Colorado to be accurately compared to both dense population centers, like…