Civil court cases and tort law in Colorado and elsewhere are based on the premise that any injury caused by one person or entity to another leaves the at-fault person liable for damages. The word “damages” in these cases refers to the consequences of the injury to the victim, whether it’s a defamation of character case or a personal injury. In personal injury claims in Colorado, injury victims may hear their Westminster personal injury lawyer and others involved in the…
Injuries are costly, both physically and economically. Some injuries have life-altering consequences such as permanent disability and an inability to return to work in the previous capacity or at all. Even less serious injuries can quickly cause financial hardship, sometimes with as little as a single missed paycheck and a hefty medical bill for emergency care. A personal injury claim against the individual or business responsible for the injury ensures that the injury victim isn’t left with the undue burden…
There’s nothing as exhilarating as flying down the snowy Colorado slopes with the cold wind in your face, and the whooshing sound of glittery white powder beneath your skis. But the same thrilling speed and unprotected outdoor experience that makes skiing a spectacular winter sport also leaves skiers vulnerable to serious injuries. Alpine skiing is often classified as an extreme sport, and the resulting injuries tend to be extreme. Injury rates for skiers are approximately one injury per every 1,000…
Criminal courts serve as a means of punishing wrongdoers for their actions, but a state’s civil justice system focuses on tort law, a branch of the justice system aimed not at punishing an individual’s actions but as a means of legal recourse for victims who suffer losses due to the actions of another. When someone else’s reckless actions or gross negligence causes injuries and the various consequences that come with those injuries, the civil court offers victims a means of…
When someone sustains a serious injury due to the actions of someone else, Colorado personal injury law gives them the legal means to address the wrong through compensation for damages. The word “damages” in a personal injury claim refers to all of the consequences of an injury caused by another individual or business entity’s negligence, reckless actions, or intentional wrongdoing. Common personal injury claims stem from car accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, and injuries from defective products. When an injury victim makes…