Alleged drunk driving leads to a manslaughter charge

Alleged drunk driving leads to a manslaughter charge

When a 19-year-old man made the bad decision to drink and drive, the results were deadly. As reported by Denver station KDVR-TV, the alleged drunken driver’s passenger died in the crash he caused in Golden. An officer with the Golden Police Department clocked the driver doing 90 mph just prior to the fiery impact with an SUV occupied by a driver and two passengers. As the three dashed out of the vehicles, two of them were aflame and had to…

Pros and Cons of Hiring a Private Divorce Judge

It may come as a surprise to learn that it’s possible to hire a private divorce judge in Colorado. Denver divorce cases are legally complex and often highly emotional. While nothing can alleviate the distress of divorce, there are some potential benefits to hiring your own private judge rather than waiting for typical court proceedings. By keeping the case out of the public family court system until the final divorce decree, spouses often find significant advantages; however, there are also…

How valuable is a wrongful death claim?

If you have lost a loved one in an accident, you may be interested in pursuing a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim may help you or other family members recover compensation that helps you cover your losses related to your loved one’s death. This claim may help you be compensated and provide money for lost income, funeral costs, medical expenses and more. When determining how much money you should get out of the case, there are a few…

Potential costs if a loved one passes away in a drunk driving accident

If your loved one is struck by a drunk driver, and they lose their life in the accident, you know that things are going to change forever. Perhaps this person was a spouse who was helping you raise your children and start a family. Perhaps they were the main breadwinner, bringing in the only income for your family. There’s no doubt that this is a difficult situation, and no amount of financial compensation is fully going to get you through…

We are getting divorced. Should I move out of the family home?

Living under the same roof with your soon-to-be-ex can be uncomfortable and inconvenient when you are going through the divorce process. Maybe you are tired of the fighting, need privacy, feel annoyed and harassed, or you just cannot stand your spouse’s presence around you. Or you no longer feel safe around them. No matter your reason, it is normal to want to get done with the divorce process so you can begin a new life as soon as you can….