Lakewood Colorado Legal Blog
Car accident victims suffer many ill effects
If you're a Lakewood resident who was injured in an auto accident with another at-fault driver, you can suffer a great deal. Not all of the losses and damages you endure will necessarily be due to your physical injuries, — although thos may be extensive as well. For...
How to avoid a drunk driving charge in Colorado on New Year’s
2020 is almost here -- and, for many folks, that means celebrating the night away with your friends and family. Wine, beer and liquor will probably be flowing freely wherever you go, however, so plan ahead to avoid a drunk driving charge. Here are some of your...
Some kinds of spinal injuries get better, but others don’t
The average car accident is nothing more than a fender bender that may produce some minor bruising or soft tissue injuries among the individuals in the vehicles but no lasting medical consequences. Still, every day in Colorado, dozens of people suffer noteworthy...
Fighting a DUI charge as a commercial driver
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are always serious -- but that goes doubly so if you happen to be a commercial driver. Your commercial driver's license (CDL) and entire career could be over with a conviction. Drivers with their CDL are held to higher safety...
Suffered an injury in a crash? Here’s why you need an attorney
One thing that people may not understand is just how important it is to work with an attorney after you've been involved in a collision. Why work with an attorney? There are many reasons. Some include: Having someone on your side who is familiar with the laws...
Driving while tired makes commercial truckers more dangerous
If you've ever had to get behind the wheel after a long, stressful day, you likely know how difficult it can be to drive safely while feeling fatigued. The best option for everyone's safety is to stay off the road if you aren't capable of your optimal performance....
Facial injuries can leave victims with permanent injuries
Facial fractures -- broken bones anywhere in the face -- are an unfortunate consequence of serious car accidents. Even if an air bag exploded and kept you from further harm, you can end up with facial fractures from the sudden force. What are the symptoms of a facial...
Concerning side effects of broken bones that you should watch for
Broken bones, which medical professionals call fractures, can occur for a wide range of reasons. Some people, particularly those at or past retirement age, could break a bone by slipping and falling. Broken bones can also occur in automobile accidents, exercise or...
Responsible drinking during Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is, traditionally, a time for celebrating the finer things in life with your friends and family -- including a cup or two of "holiday cheer." If you're not careful, however, the drinking can get a little out of control. That can leave you facing...
Colorado fertility doctor sued for using his own sperm
When two Colorado sisters sent their genetic testing materials into a DNA testing company, they had no idea what they were about to discover. When the results came back, they found out that their parents had actually sought help from a fertility doctor and used donor...
