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About 200,000 General Motors SUVs Have Been Recalled

Walk Signals Will Give More Time For Pedestrain Crossing In Denver

143 pedestrian collisions This Year Alone

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Distracted Driver Causes 3 Car Crash

Compensation For The Wrongfully Convicted

About 200,000 General Motors SUVs Have Been Recalled

Posted by Travis on June 19th, 2013

About 200,000 General Motors SUVs have been recalled, according to 9 News. The vehicles, model year 2006 and 2007 mid-size SUVs may have a defective switch in the driver’s door to control the power windows and power door locks. The vehicles are Chevy Trailblazers, GMC Envoys, Buick Rainiers, Saab 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascenders. Moisture in the driver’s door may cause a short circuit in the switch, which can lead to overheating and potentially fire. GM is offering a free repair to all owners of the recalled vehicles, and recommends parking the vehicles outdoors until the repair has been made. Similar issues have resulted in recalls by several other auto manufacturers in recent years.

Have you or a loved one been injured in an accident that was caused by a defective motor vehicle? Contact an experienced Denver product liability lawyer immediately to discuss your options.

Every year, there are over 5 million traffic accidents across the United States. These crashes have a wide variety of causes. While the number that are caused by defective tires or auto parts is relatively small, because these failures are completely unexpected, and often happen while the vehicle is in motion, they can be incredibly destructive. In some cases, the people hurt the most in these kinds of accidents are not even in the vehicle. Pedestrians or people in other vehicles may be even more seriously injured. Vehicles that suffer from defective parts may also crash into buildings, causing massive property damage.

Speak with the dedicated Denver defective product attorneys at Hillyard, Wahlberg, Kudla, Sloane & Woodruff, LLP today to discuss your options if you or a loved one have been injured because of a faulty auto part. With many decades of combined experience protecting injured Coloradans, Hillyard, Wahlberg, Kudla, Sloane & Woodruff, LLP can help you evaluate whether there was negligence by the manufacturer of the vehicle, the tires, or an auto part. They fight for the rights of every client, and understand how to recover financial compensation for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Their dedicated Denver motor vehicle accident lawyers can help protect your family’s rights. For more information, contact an experienced Denver personal injury attorney at Hillyard, Wahlberg, Kudla, Sloane & Woodruff, LLP today.

Walk Signals Will Give More Time For Pedestrain Crossing In Denver

Posted by Travis on June 10th, 2013

Walk signals in Denver will soon last longer, giving pedestrians more time to cross streets, according to CBS Denver. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, a federal guideline that is used by many federal and state agencies in deigning traffic control devices, has been updated to suggest that pedestrians should be given 3.5 feet per second to cross streets rather than the current 4 feet per second that is the standard. The flashing red hand on a walk signal is designed to last long enough for someone who has already begun to cross the street to get across safely. The amount of time that this signal flashes will be increased. However, since each intersection is a slightly different size, each traffic signal has to be adjusted manually, and the process is expected to take several months to complete.

Have you or a loved one been injured in a pedestrian accident? Speak with a Denver pedestrian accident lawyer today to discuss your options.

The number of pedestrian collisions in traffic has risen dramatically recently, and the city has been looking for ways to alleviate that problem. With the belief that many people are not able to get across streets in the amount of time that is currently allotted by walk signals, the federal guideline increase hopefully will lead to fewer accidents as lights change color with pedestrians still trying to get across the street. Denver personal injury attorneys have seen an increase not only in the number of accidents involving pedestrians, but also in the number of fatalities, and the number of drive-offs by cars.

Speak with a dedicated Boulder car accident attorney immediately if you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a pedestrian accident. If your injuries were caused by the negligent actions of another person, you may be entitled to recover financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Many Denver personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which ensures that you can have access to the civil justice system because you pay a fee only after your lawyer successfully recovers compensation for you. In addition to the physical injury, a pedestrian accident can result in serious financial hardship. No one should have to face that alone. For more information, contact an experienced Denver auto accident lawyer today.

143 pedestrian collisions This Year Alone

Posted by Travis on May 30th, 2013

9 News reports on a fatal pedestrian accident near Exposition and Havana. This is one more in what has become a rash of pedestrian accidents in the Denver Metro area this year. The 143 pedestrian collisions worked by the Denver Police Department in the first four months of 2013 represents more than a 20% increase overt the same period of 2012. In an effort to curtail the number of pedestrian accidents across the city, the Mayor, along with the Denver Police Department, Denver Public Schools, and a couple of bicycle safety awareness groups has announced the Heads Up Campaign to reduce the number of accidents. The campaign will include education programs, as well as increased enforcement of pedestrians and cyclists to follow traffic laws.

Have you lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident? Contact a dedicated Denver wrongful death attorney today to discuss your options.

Several thousand pedestrians die in traffic accidents across the country each year. If the numbers in Denver are any indication, that number may even increase this year. Pedestrians and bicyclists are much more likely to be seriously injured in traffic accidents than people riding in cars and trucks. As such, the need for awareness concerning them is much higher. Some drivers who hit pedestrians may face criminal charges, and need to speak with a Denver criminal defense lawyer. The victims of these accidents may be entitled to financial compensation to cover the costs of their injuries.

Speak with a dedicated Denver pedestrian accident lawyer today to discuss your options if you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a traffic accident. Many Denver personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This minimizes the financial risk to you for seeking justice through the courts, because you will pay a fee to your lawyer only after he or she successfully recovers compensation for you. A Denver car accident lawyer may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The victims of pedestrian accidents often face permanent disability and a dramatically changed life. For more information, speak with a Denver auto accident attorney today.

Distracted Driver Causes 3 Car Crash

Posted by Travis on May 29th, 2013

According to CBS Denver, a three car crash at the intersection of Colfax and Pierce in Lakewood was caused by a driver running a red light. The vehicle that ran the red light struck another vehicle in the intersection. The second vehicle rolled, striking a third vehicle. No one was seriously injured, but one witness stepped in when she saw that the driver of the vehicle that rolled was unconscious, with her head between the car frame and the ground. She tried to hold the young driver’s head out of danger while others tried to roll the vehicle back up and out of danger.

Have you or a loved one been seriously injured in a distracted driving accident? Contact an experienced Denver distracted driving accident attorney today to discuss your options.

Each year, several thousand people in the United States are killed in car accidents in which at least one driver was distracted. Many experienced Greeley auto accident attorneys can help your family if you have been involved in a distracted driving crash. There has been a growing problem with the use of electronic devices such as cell phones, GPS devices, and touchscreen sound systems. These devices are difficult to use without taking one’s eyes off the road, and therefore are unsafe to use while driving. However, distracted driving is a problem that has always existed. Sometimes it manifests itself as simply not noticing a red light and driving through it. Or changing lanes on the highway without checking the blind spot. The fact is, a large number of serious car crashes are the result of one driver negligently failing to observe traffic laws, or basic safety.

Speak with an experienced Denver distracted driving accident lawyer today to discuss your options. If your injuries were caused by the reckless or negligent behavior of another driver, you may be entitled to financial compensation for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Many Denver personal injury attorneys work on a contingent fee basis, which means that you pay a fee only after they successfully recover compensation for you. This makes it so that, even if you have limited means, you can afford an attorney. For more information, contact an experienced Colorado personal injury attorney today.

Compensation For The Wrongfully Convicted

Posted by Travis on May 28th, 2013

The governor of Colorado is expected to sign the Compensation for Persons Wrongly Convicted bill, which would provide financial compensation to some people who are wrongly convicted of crimes in Colorado, according to the Denver Post. More than half of the states in the country already have a law providing some kind of compensation to people who spend time in prison for crimes that they didn’t commit. The Colorado bill came about after a man who had spent 16 years in prison for murder was exonerated by DNA evidence, and another man was charged with the crime. The bill would allow the state to financially compensate the man for the time that he lost in prison.

Have you or a loved one been charged with a crime in Colorado? Speak with an experienced Denver criminal defense attorney today to discuss your options.

The fact is, everyone makes mistakes. This includes the police and prosecutors. People are imprisoned for crimes that they did not commit sometimes. This is just another reason why it is so important to have a criminal defense attorney who has the experience and legal skill to protect your rights. Every person charged with a crime in the United States is entitled to representation, no matter how negative any evidence looks. It is easy to read an article in the newspaper and come away thinking that the person in the article is guilty, but the court is held to a higher standard.

Speak with the experienced Denver criminal attorneys at Steven Louth Law Offices today to discuss your options if you or a loved one have been accused of a crime. Whether you made a terrible mistake, or have been accused of a crime that you did not commit, Steven and Zachary Louth are ready to stand with you as you face these charges. Steve is a former Boulder County prosecutor who understands how prosecutors build cases, and he knows how to design the best, strongest possible defense. For more information, speak with a dedicated Denver criminal defense lawyer today.

One Woman Died In Accident With A Semi-Truck

Posted by Travis on May 28th, 2013

One woman died and three were injured in a collision with a semi-truck on I-70 near Glenwood Canyon, according to CBS Denver. The car apparently crossed the center line and hit the semi head-on. The driver was killed, and the three passengers, a man, a woman, and a child, were transported to Vail Valley Medical Center. The child then had to be flown to a hospital in Denver for further treatment. Both the car and the truck caught fire, and the highway had to be closed while the accident was cleaned up. In addition to the other damage, about 100 gallons of fuel that leaked onto the roadway from the truck had to be cleaned up.

Have you or a loved one been seriously injured in a car accident? Speak with an experienced Denver car accident attorney immediately to discuss your options.

Each year, there are over 5 million car accidents across the United States. In most of these crashes, there is only property damage, and no one is injured. Unfortunately, there are over a million accidents annually in which people are hurt, and over 30,000 fatal collisions. A significant number of these crashes are the result of at least one driver not paying attention to the road. Especially when driving in an area, like on switchback roads in the mountains, where it is only possible to see a certain distance down the road, it is vital to be focused on the task at hand at all times while driving.

Speak with an experienced Denver auto accident lawyer immediately to discuss your options if you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a car crash. If the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to recover financial compensation for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering that result from that negligence. The aftermath of a serious car accident can be extremely costly, far exceeding the policy limits of a car insurance policy. A Greeley car accident attorney can help protect your and your family, and ensure your rights. For more information, speak with an experienced Pueblo personal injury lawyer today.

Civil Union Raises Points About Finances Of Both Partners

Posted by Travis on May 24th, 2013

An opinion piece printed in the Denver Post about civil union raises some good points about the legal issues related to both marriage and civil union that people sometimes neglect to consider. The piece, which came shortly after civil unions became legal for same sex couples, discusses the legal aspects of civil union that affect the finances of both partners in the union should the relationship fail. For example, if one partner brings a home into the union, the other partner is entitled to the part, usually half, of the appreciation in the value of the home. If the partner who owns the home adds his or her partner’s name to the title, then the home becomes equally the property of the union. This means that in the event of a divorce, each partner will likely be entitled to half the value of the home.

Are you considering divorce in Colorado? Speak with an experienced Littleton divorce attorney today to discuss your options.

Colorado has joined the growing list of states that offer same sex couple a way to have their commitment legally recognized. Not surprisingly, a very large number of couple took advantage of that, joining together in civil unions in the first days that the law was in effect. It is important to recognize that when entering either a marriage or a civil union, you are entering into a legal contract. As such, it is wise to ensure that you fully understand the ramifications of entering into that contract. Obviously, there are no statistics on the divorce for same-sex couples, but a very high percentage of marriages end in divorce. It is reasonable to expect that some same sex civil unions will end in divorce as well. Additionally, an experienced Dripping Springs estate planning attorney can help you understand how this major life change will affect your future planning.

Speak with an experienced Centennial family law attorney today to discuss your options if you are considering . There are a great many factors that you need to consider and understand. It is vital to recognize that because a civil union is very similar to a marriage, ending a civil union is very similar to ending a marriage. It is also vital to go into the civil union with as much information as possible. An experienced Denver family lawyer can make sure that you understand the legal aspects of what you are getting into. For more information, speak with an experienced Colorado family law firm today.

3-Alarm Fire

Posted by Travis on May 23rd, 2013

7 News reports on a 3-alarm fire that burned several units in an apartment building in fort Collins. The Buffalo Run Apartments, at Lincoln Avenue and Lemay Avenue were damaged in a fire that was first reported just before 4:00 in the morning. Poudre Fire Authority Captain Patrick Love says that no injuries have been reported, but the initial cause of the fir is unclear. A structural engineer has been asked to examine the burn zone in an effort to help the Poudre Fire Authority in its investigation of the fire’s origin. More than 40 fire fighters were called out that morning to fight the blaze.

If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a fire that was caused by someone else’s negligence, speak with an experienced Fort Collins personal injury attorney today.

The National Fire Protection Association reports that the most common causes of apartment fires are related to gas or electric appliances. We certainly like to think that most fires are simply accidents, but the fact is that many of these accidents are entirely preventable. A tenant in another apartment may be leave the oven on when they go on vacation. A maintenance or repair worker may be careless in his or her work on the boiler or furnace. The building’s owner may simply ignore necessary maintenance concerns regarding gas appliances. The damage caused, or property lost can cause serious financial problems, causing the victim to need Denver debt management assistance. Any of these things may leave these people open to liability if their actions cause a fire which injures or kills others, or causes major property damage.

Contact an experienced Denver premise liability attorney today to discuss your options if you believe that someone else’s negligence caused you or a loved one physical injury or death. You may be entitled to financial compensation for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, funeral expenses, and pain and suffering that result from the negligent party’s reckless actions. Many Denver and Greeley personal injury lawyers work on a contingent fee basis, which means that you pay a fee only after your attorney successfully recovers compensation for you. For more information, speak with a Denver personal injury lawyer today.

Questioning The Validity Of DNA Evidence

Posted by Travis on May 13th, 2013

Attorneys for the 18-year-old accused of kidnapping and killing Jessica Ridgeway have called into question the validity of DNA evidence offered by the prosecution, according to 9 News. Attorneys for Austin Sigg became aware of three internal contamination memos within the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and have asked that those memos be made available to them in discovery. The judge has ruled that they should be allowed to see some of the documentation in order to prepare their defense for their client. The memos do not necessarily indicate that the DNA evidence was contaminated, but they indicate the possibility that there may have been a problem, and the defense believes that they should have the opportunity to investigate that possibility.

Have you been accused of a crime in Colorado? Speak with an experienced Denver felony defense attorney today to ensure that your rights are protected.

Each year, roughly a quarter of a million people are arrested in Colorado, for crimes ranging from curfew violations and loitering to rape and murder. Each of the people who is arrested has a different story and a different background. Many of them committed a crime, and many of them were arrested for a crime that they did not commit. Every single one of them has one extremely important thing in common: every one of them has the right, under the United States Constitution, to be heard in court, and to represented by a knowledgeable Denver criminal defense attorney.

Speak with a Denver criminal defense attorney today if you have been accused of a crime, or even if you believe that you will be. The first step is to ensure that investigators do not infringe on your rights while investigating the crime that they think you committed. Your attorney will needs to take the specific details of your particular case and design the best possible strategy for your defense. Your future rides in the balance, it is vital that you have a Denver felony defense lawyer or Denver violent crimes defense attorney who will fight for you. For more information, speak with a criminal defense attorney in your area today.

Weather-Related Auto Accidents

Posted by Travis on May 8th, 2013

A number of weather-related auto accidents resulting from the late season snow resulted in injuries, according to 9 News, although none of them appear to be life-threatening. Among the most notable accidents of the day were a crash at the interchange of I-70 and I-225 which caused the flyover ramp from westbound 70 onto 225 to be closed while the accident was cleaned up and investigated. At the interchange of I-25 and C-470, the ramp from northbound I-25 onto westbound C-470 was also closed after a collision. Police worked numerous accidents throughout the metro area, and a number of people injured in those accidents were transported to hospitals. All of those injured are expected to recover from their injuries.

Have you or a loved one been seriously injured in an auto accident? Speak with an experienced Denver auto accident attorney immediately to discuss your options.

It is vitally important that every driver pay attention to their surroundings at all times, although this need is perhaps highlighted while driving in poor conditions. Snow presents the most obvious poor driving conditions, but it is always important to recognize other factors that detract from the safety of the roads. A heavy rain that causes slickness and low visibility can be every bot as hazardous as snow. Fog that reduces visibility, particularly in the dark, is a reason to slow down and be extra sharp. Here in Colorado, while driving in the mountains, there is always the possibility of poor visibility caused by smoke from a forest fire.

Contact the dedicated Denver car accident lawyers at Fuicelli & Lee, PC today to discuss your options if you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a car accident. Sometimes it is difficult to kn0ow, especially in poor conditions, whether the other driver truly was negligent. It is important to remember that driving normal highway speed on slick roads may well be considered negligent. If your accident was caused by another driver’s negligence, you a Denver personal injury attorney may be able to help you recover compensation for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and more. In some cases, with serious, life-changing injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering in addition to the more tangible expenses of the accident. For more information, call a Colorado auto accident lawyer today.

About 200,000 General Motors SUVs Have Been Recalled

Walk Signals Will Give More Time For Pedestrain Crossing In Denver

143 pedestrian collisions This Year Alone

Distracted Driver Causes 3 Car Crash

Compensation For The Wrongfully Convicted

About 200,000 General Motors SUVs Have Been Recalled

Walk Signals Will Give More Time For Pedestrain Crossing In Denver

143 pedestrian collisions This Year Alone

Distracted Driver Causes 3 Car Crash

Compensation For The Wrongfully Convicted

One Woman Died In Accident With A Semi-Truck

Civil Union Raises Points About Finances Of Both Partners

3-Alarm Fire

Questioning The Validity Of DNA Evidence

Weather-Related Auto Accidents

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