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answered on Jun 1, 2021
When determining which insurance may apply to your particular crash, it is very important to understand the circumstances of how the crash occurred. For example, were you a passenger or the driver? Was the car you were in your car or someone else's? We would be happy to discuss the facts of... View More 
The manager had told me thing were going to be fine and to go to a chiropractor and do physical therapy but now i have to get injected every year to help the pain i have cause of a fracture i had in my back that i had barely found out about a year or two ago mcdonald's never wanted to take... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2021
The answer to your question will depend on the specifics of your case, including how old you were at the time and what state you live in. I would suggest contacting an attorney where you live or in the state where you were injured. Best of luck!
Things are getting bad financially. She's seen quite a few MDs and therapists. She gets some relief but in a few days is back to very bad pain. The only job she studied for and worked for 25 + years is dental hygiene amd working in that position now is impossible due to her pain. We retained... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2020
I am sorry to hear bc snout you’re wife’s injuries. Maximum medical improvement (MMI) is not a prerequisite to resolve your wife’s claim. However, a good personal injury lawyer will want to make sure that if your wife has long term/permanent impairments, a poor prognosis for recovery, and an... View More
answered on May 11, 2020
Generally speaking, a victim of a physical assault in the workplace will have a civil claim against the person doing the assault. The circumstances of the assault will need to be examined to determine the viability of the claim and whether a claim lies against the company as well. As with any... View More
If someone has numerous llamas that stink a smell what can a neighbor do?
answered on Apr 21, 2020
Hello - in Colorado there is a civil claim for nuisance. With that said, more would need to be known about your circumstances to determine how viable such a claim would be.
I would rather talk to a lawyer about the details.
answered on Feb 12, 2020
I am sorry to hear about what happened to you. First, we always suggest contacting the police so that criminal charges can be pursued. From a civil liability standpoint, a lawyer would need to know more facts about how the assault happened to make any determination about a civil claim.
I was treated in an emergency room for injuries from an accident that was the fault of the other driver. I provided my health insurance card at the time of my treatment. 3 months after treatment, the hospital made a claim against my auto insurance medpay, but after ~$2K of payment to the hospital... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2019
This is a common problem we see with hospitals in Colorado. Hospitals prefer billing Med Pay because they receive more than if only health insurance was used. A problem arises, as in your case, where there is a remaining balance after Med Pay has been received. Fortunately, Colorado recently has... View More
I fell on the job due to negligence of a third party. I informed my boss immediately. He is asking me to wait until Monday to do anything about us. My tailbone and hips are excruciating. I can’t walk very well and going from standing to sitting and vice versa hurts so bad that I don’t want to.... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2019
As a matter of practice, we always think that our clients should prioritize their medical treatment. Sometimes this means going against the wishes of a boss, or even a spouse, but at the end of the day, your health is paramount. Moreover, getting medical treatment sooner rather than later can... View More
has paid in settlement. Am I correct? ie, At fault drivers insurance policy paid full amount of coverage $100,000.00. My future medical cost will be greater than that.
Thank you both for quick responses. So here is my scenario.
At fault party's insurance has paid policy max... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2019
You are correct in that Colorado law does not permit a UM/UIM insurer to offset what it owes to its insured by what has been paid by the liability carrier. I encourage you to visit our website page on UM/UIM coverage here: https://www.cookinjurylaw.com/uninsured-underinsured-motorist.html for some... View More
My son was injured in jail resulting in the loss of his eye due to the negligence of the staff there , his pd, and the hospital. Who is the lawyer in the state of Colorado who will take this case. I was told there is only 1 lawyer and he is out of Denver. Can anyone help us in filing a case. Noone... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2019
Depending on the facts of your case, there may be an exception to the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act that applies and would you allow to successfully bring a claim. There are also many lawyers who may take your case if they believe there is a chance of success based on the law and the facts.... View More
answered on May 3, 2019
Good morning! Our law firm offers a free in-person consultation at your home or a neutral location (coffee shop, library, etc) in Fort Collins. Please feel free to reach out at 303-543-1000 or 970-389-8749 to set one up. We focus on personal injury, including rear-end collisions.
I called several times to find out how much the ticket would cost and was told there wasn't a record on file under my name. I not only totaled my truck but also broke my neck. Moving back to CO, I received a ticket for speeding and was arrested for 1) not paying my ticket and 2) failing to... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2019
Whether you should pay a ticket/fine or fight it, is a matter of personal preference taking into account factors like risk, cost, time, etc. Whether you have a case worth fighting depends on the facts of your situation, and the pros/cons and strengths/weaknesses of your options cannot be... View More
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