When people are victims of a crime, they are often afraid to let authorities know because they fear retaliation and embarrassment. Unfortunately, they may be ignored or left feeling as if the crime committed was trivial in nature. They often feel as if they have no rights in the judicial process. As a result, they… Continue
If you are attacked by someone else’s dog you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries under Colorado’s dog bite law. It’s important to understand what the law entails, what constitutes an injury and how long you have to file a personal injury claim. Statute of Limitations for Dog Bite Lawsuits in Colorado… Continue
Colorado is one of the best states in the country for motorcyclists. From the twisting mountains views, to the flat meadows or the high desert near Pueblo, the state offers riders virtually every type of scenery or roadway imaginable. Unsurprisingly, the popularity of motorcycles is surging in the state. According to data collected and provided… Continue
In Colorado, all drivers are required to have car insurance, although unfortunately, not all abide by this rule. For this reason, Colorado law requires insurers to offer policyholders the option of purchasing uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. Having these policies ensures that even if a driver is involved in an accident with someone who does not… Continue
When a loved one dies, survivors are often left with a mountain of added responsibilities they must manage, in addition to their grief. How will you support your family? Pay for a funeral? Pay off lingering debt? Help others grieve? Switch accounts to your name? Finishing paying a mortgage? Honor his or her legacy? The… Continue
You sustained a head injury in a car, motorcycle, truck or bike accident. You may have suffered concussion symptoms: confusion, drowsiness, headache, nausea, balance issues. Eventually you began feeling decent again. Are you in the clear? Think again. Patients who have suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, may develop further symptoms — including seizures,… Continue
Biker safety: If it weren’t such an issue, motorcycle safety courses, books and gear wouldn’t be so readily available. And you wouldn’t see so many “share the road” billboards and “look twice, save a life” bumper stickers as you cruise down the road. In 2015 alone, nearly 5,000 bikers were killed in collisions with motor… Continue
Spring has sprung. If you haven’t already lugged the bike out of the garage and hit the road, it’s about time. Unfortunately, as healthy and wholesome of an activity as biking is, it comes with hefty risks. We here at McCormick & Murphy personal injury law firm in Colorado offer three tips for avoiding bicycle… Continue
Sadly, elder abuse is more common than many of us know. The National Council on Aging estimates that one out of every ten seniors in America over the age of 60 has been victim to elder abuse. Their research shows that as many as 5 million seniors may be abused every year, but that only… Continue
More than 4 million dog bites occur each year in the U.S. alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What should you do if you’re bitten by a dog in Colorado? We review five mistakes not to make in hopes that our decades of experience as Colorado personal injury lawyers will benefit… Continue
Disclaimer: Information provided on this site is NOT formal legal advice. It is generic legal information. Under no circumstances should the information on this site be relied upon when deciding the proper course of a legal action. Always get a formal case evaluation from a licensed attorney if you think you might have a personal injury lawsuit.