We’re enjoying beautiful fall weather in Colorado this year and in many ways, this provides ideal conditions for long motorcycle rides. The scorching hot summer days are behind us and cooler temperatures, along with the beautiful fall foliage, make for an enjoyable day on the open road. However, these autumn conditions require a slightly different…

Knowing your rights is important. Understanding how those rights play with laws on a local and state level is also very important. But when you’re facing a personal injury and researching to determine your options, the last thing you want is to be faced with pages of vocabulary that means nothing to you. To make…

Last year, Colorado experienced its deadliest year for motorcyclists, with 137 fatalities. Motorcyclists make up 23% of all vehicle accident fatalities in Colorado but represent just 3% of vehicles. Understanding the characteristics of motorcycle accidents can help you drive safe, and hopefully avoid becoming a part of this alarming statistic. At Pushchak Law, people are…

Key Takeaways: Under Colorado’s strict liability dog bite laws, a dog’s owner is typically held legally responsible for injuries caused by their dog, even when the dog was under the care of a dog walker at the time of the attack. However, a dog walker may also be held liable if their negligent actions –…

Some people love to ride their motorcycle solo, while other people love to ride in groups. Neither option is strictly better than the other, and each has its advantages. Even when it comes to avoiding motorcycle accidents, the two approaches have benefits and drawbacks. How do you decide which is right for you? Compare the…

Key Takeaways: Motorcycle accident injuries are not always immediately apparent, and delayed symptoms are common due to adrenaline, gradual inflammation, and hidden internal or neurological trauma. Common delayed injuries include whiplash and neck injuries, back and spinal damage, concussions and traumatic brain injuries, internal organ injuries, rib fractures, and psychological or personality changes such as…

At Pushchak Law, we’ve made motorcycle accident cases a primary focus of our practice, and Brian Pushchak has helped countless motorcycle accident victims recover the compensation they need to move on after this devastating event. The following case study highlights a recent result we were able to achieve for a client in Denver. Case Overview…

Key Takeaways: If you are bitten by a service dog in Colorado, you generally have the right to pursue compensation under the state’s strict liability dog bite statute, which applies even when the animal is highly trained. Colorado defines service dogs as animals individually trained to perform specific tasks for a person with a disability,…

Key Takeaways: Motorcycle passengers in Colorado are almost never considered at fault for a crash, and they have the right to pursue compensation from any negligent party involved. Depending on the circumstances, liability may fall on the motorcycle driver, another motorist, a vehicle manufacturer, a repair shop, or even a government entity responsible for unsafe…

Key Takeaways: Lane splitting remains illegal in Colorado, but a new three-year pilot law (SB24-079) makes lane filtering legal under strict conditions, including passing only when vehicles are fully stopped, staying under 15 mph, and maintaining a safe lane width. Research from UC Berkeley indicates that lane-splitting speeds above a 15-mph differential sharply increase crash…

Key Takeaways: Approaching a dog while it is eating or sleeping significantly increases the risk of a dog bite attack. During meals, dogs may engage in resource guarding – a natural instinct to protect valued items like food – which can escalate into snapping or biting. When a dog is resting or asleep, its guard…

Key Takeaways: A motorcycle accident can lead to profound psychological effects beyond the physical injury. It is common for survivors of these crashes to struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), persistent anxiety and depression, phobias or avoidance behaviors (such as avoiding motorcycles or roads) and cognitive difficulties (memory, concentration, decision-making). Working with an experienced motorcycle…