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What You Need to Know About the Pit Bull Ban in the City & County of Denver

Any dog can become dangerous given the right circumstances; however, certain breeds have a reputation for becoming vicious and attacking. According to Denver Ordinance Sections 8-55, Pit bull-type dogs are banned from the City & County of Denver. Pit bull-type dogs include Staffordshire bull terriers, American pit bull terriers, and American Staffordshire terriers. Under 8-55,...

Aggressive Driving

Traffic congestion has increased dramatically in recent years, resulting in commuters spending more of their time getting to and from work each day.  People who are running late or who leave work stressed from the day’s events can already be angry before they even step into their vehicles.  Frustration with slow-moving traffic can cause many...

How Can A Defendant Pay For A Ski Collision Claim?

Many people who have been injured in a collision with a skier or snowboarder are reluctant to pursue a claim against the other party, even when it’s clear that the collision was the other party’s fault.  They worry that any monetary compensation they receive for their injuries will have to be paid personally by the...

Uninsured/ Underinsured Motorist Coverage –Why Is It Important?

In the field of personal injury law, one of the hardest things we have to do is tell a seriously injured client that the driver who caused their injuries has no insurance coverage or minimal policy limits of $25,000.  These situations can become even worse if we discover that our client has waived uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM)...

Colorado Supreme Court answers the Question: Is Skiing inherently dangerous?

In a July 2016 decision, Colorado’s Supreme Court has finally come to a decision on a four-year-old question: is skiing inherently dangerous? The Colorado Supreme Court says yes. In Fleury v. IntraWest Winter Park, Christopher Norris, a skier, was killed during an avalanche on one of Winter Park Resort’s marked trails. Following the accident, Norris’...