McCormick & Murphy's Blog
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
Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to more than bruised egos — and they’re usually not the victim’s fault. Maybe you slipped and fell on an icy sidewalk outside your Denver apartment. Perhaps you tripped over an unsecured electrical cord at your Pueblo workplace. Or maybe your elderly mother fell at a Colorado Springs nursing home. What… Continue
When you think of the term wrongful death lawsuit, what comes to mind? Perhaps you think of OJ Simpson or 1990s-era pop star Brandy, two celebrities who were the target of wrongful death lawsuits. But just what is a wrongful death suit? Must you be rich and famous to be involved in one? Hardly. We… Continue
Your car was hit by a semi and you miraculously survived. You’re in pain and have a long recovery ahead of you. What should you do next? When it comes to litigation, do semi-truck accidents differ from car accidents? The short answer: Yes. Here are three major reasons why, courtesy of the experts at McCormick… Continue
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death of teens in the United States. As a law firm that represents victims of serious car accidents, we are reminded of the devastating consequences of dangerous driving every day. Take the 10-question quiz below to test your knowledge of basic teen driving safety.
Your car flipped after being hit by a truck, the owner of which was texting and driving — but you were speeding at the time of impact. When it comes to collecting damages, what are your options? Do you even have any? Should you give up on the notion of a case all together? Not… Continue
Like it, love it or tolerate it, wintry weather is headed our way. Here are 10 winter driving safety tips to keep in mind when you hit the roads — whether you’re planning a road trip to Denver, Colorado Springs or Pueblo or heading to the mountains — courtesy of your friends here at McCormick… Continue
You’ve been injured in a car accident and you’re reeling. You have a million things on your mind: the trauma of the event, your health, taking off work, how you’ll continue to care for your family, the bills that are sure to pile up. Should you call a lawyer? Isn’t that a little dramatic? Actually,… Continue
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