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Before you hit the road on your motorcycle, you should get licensed by the state of Colorado. Not only will this help you avoid tickets if you get pulled over, it can protect you in the event of a motorcycle accident. If you are riding without a license, it is a lot harder to recover…

We have all experienced the friend or family member on social media who posts a little too much information about themselves for the world to see. Some people really like to share everything about their life on social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Myspace (if it is still a “thing”), Instagram and the myriad of…

Automobile Insurance Coverage in Colorado: What You Need to Know Understanding automobile insurance coverage can feel overwhelming, especially after a car accident when you suddenly need clear answers. Insurance policies are often filled with technical language, exclusions, and fine print that can make it difficult to know what protection you actually have. Knowing how auto…

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, especially across Colorado highways and mountain corridors. With heavier traffic, changing weather, and long drives to visit family, the risk of car accidents increases significantly. Taking a few proactive steps can help you reduce that risk and arrive safely. Below are eight practical tips…

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…

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…

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: Dog bite attacks often occur in situations where people may feel least prepared, including encounters with unfamiliar dogs, interactions with dogs eating or protecting territory, or when children play roughly with pets. Understanding these high-risk scenarios helps victims recognize why an attack may have happened and underscores the importance of consulting a dog…

Key Takeaways: Strengthening a motorcycle accident case requires clear evidence to prove fault and document damages. Photos, video footage, police reports, eyewitness accounts, and accident reconstruction experts can establish liability, while medical records, wage documentation, and expert testimony show the full extent of injuries and financial losses. Working with a motorcycle accident lawyer ensures this…