Denver Colorado Personal Injury Blog
Eating while behind the wheel – a deadly habit?
When people hear the phrase “distracted driving,” they tend to immediately think of cell phone use or other activities that pull the eyes away from the road. Putting on makeup, for example, reading, manipulating a digital menu or texting can be severe, obvious...
Accident injuries that may not be immediately evident
Life after a car accident can be highly disorienting and stressful. Victims are often confused, angry and looking for answers. Many also want to repair the damage immediately and minimize the long-term impact of the crash. However, the fact is that it can take time to...
Lack of sleep may cause serious motor vehicle accidents
Drivers in Colorado often get behind the wheel without enough sleep. Compared to driving under the influence, this may seem like a low-risk decision to make. However, studies have shown otherwise. According to the AAA Foundation, drivers have a higher risk of causing...
Preparing your heirs for their big IRA windfalls
Millennials in Colorado are finally in for a big payoff. It is perhaps convenient to forget, but this generation survived the Great Recession of 2008, are struggling with heavy student loan debt and then face immense criticism for their resulting inability to purchase...
How SCI patients reclaim a full life after a spinal injury
When people face catastrophic accidents in Colorado that result in spinal injury, it can be devastating. They foresee a life of doom and gloom with many challenges and few moments of happiness. While there will certainly be a number of obstacles to overcome and adjust...
4 things to remember about the IRS
If you are going through a personal tax audit, then you may be concerned about what the IRS will find. The Interval Revenue Service is not trying to dig deep to prove that you've done anything wrong. Audits are a normal part of life. In fact, most audits go well with...
Teenagers are extremely susceptible to distracted driving
Texting while driving in Colorado is often treated as a teenage problem, but the truth is that adults are just as guilty. In fact, according to CNN, adults are more likely to be texting while driving than teens. Even so, distracted driving is far more dangerous when...
Watch out for estate fights with stepmothers
It is not unusual for a parent in Colorado to remarry after the initial marriage ends. However, when parents remarry, it adds a new party to the list of beneficiaries. This may negatively affect surviving children in the event of their parents’ death. In fact,...
The new tax lay may burden families and retirees
Many people who filed their 2018 tax returns were surprised to receive a lower tax refund than they ever had before. Some people in Colorado may have even received a tax bill from the IRS. While many of the new tax law provisions benefit the wealthy and some benefit...
What does a medical directive cover?
No matter what age you are, it is important to think about your wishes related to health care and medical treatments. In Colorado, state law allows you to refuse or consent to medical treatments. However, some injuries and sicknesses may make it difficult or...
