Sometimes, families lose a loved one through unexpected and tragic circumstances. It can be hard to cope with a sudden loss, especially when there is a person or individual directly responsible for it. Negligent product design, drunk driving or inadequate property maintenance are all ways for one person or business to cause the death of an individual. Under Colorado law, it may be possible to bring a wrongful death claim against the responsible party for the benefit of surviving dependent…
Hit-and-run motor vehicle accidents in the Greater Denver metro area happen more often than many people realize. A recent Aurora hit-and-run crash that left a man dead and a family bereaved highlights this problem. Leaving the scene of an accident is not just a crime; it puts the lives of crash victims in danger. If no one else witnesses the crash and calls in a report, it can take some time for first responders to arrive at the scene. Most…
Gray divorce is not a new phenomenon, but its drastically increased prevalence is certainly a sign of changing cultural standards. Gray divorce involves those close to or past retirement age ending a marriage that lasted for decades. People have become more comfortable walking away from relationships that they find unsatisfying or unhealthy, even if they grew up at a time when divorce was much less common. However, divorcing later in life does come with certain consequences for the people involved….
Signing a contract with your newly-hired worker might seem like a formality of the hiring process. However, it is a step that could potentially help protect your business. Rather than just using a basic employment contract template you found online, you may want to draft custom documents. Thoughtfully drafted, comprehensive employment contracts can decrease the financial risk that your company assumes when hiring a new worker. What are some of the ways that your employment contract could potentially protect your…
You might be surprised to learn two vital facts about Colorado pedestrian accidents. They are not always the fault of the driver, and the law does not always favor the pedestrian. When an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurs, most people naturally believe the driver caused the crash. They assume that pedestrians would always be on the lookout for traffic. Unfortunately, this belief causes some injured drivers to refrain from seeking adequate compensation following such accidents. Pedestrians always…
