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0 Answers | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Colorado on
Q: A medical assistant gave me a wrong shot. I gave a consent to get a flu shot but she gave me something else. No injuries

A medical assistant also poked herself with a needle after giving me a shot. A clinic manager told me that it's required by colorado law that I have to provide my blood sample to them. Also, a medical assistant tried to tell me I need to get another vaccine anyway and it's safe to get it... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Municipal Law for Colorado on
Q: 09/16/24 My drivers license is suspended for a year(08/29/24-08/29/25) from something 6 years ago.. How?

My name is Quinten, I am now 24 years of age. I got a DMV envelope in the mail late last month(08/2024) that stated that my license was suspended for a year!? Starting 08/29/2024, then ending 08/29/2025.

The issue is this is due to my traffic record between the years of 2017-2018. Which is... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation and Car Accidents for Colorado on
Q: Can I sue instead of settling for workman’s comp

Class A cell driver. I was in sleeper when our truck was blown over. I chipped 5 vertebrae in back and a head contusion with light bleeding. I’m going to be out for 16-18 weeks possibly but they won’t cover pain & suffering or what could it due to my health in the future

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander for Colorado on
Q: A co worker lied in a complaint against me that can be proven as malcontent. Can I sue for defamation?

I am placed on a year final write up pending appeal, which will kill my future plans of marriage, transfer and move, and advancement, possibly even if the appeal is granted. The “investigation” had no review of camera evidence or coworker interviews, only I am not going after the job, only the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning for Colorado on
Q: Can a provision be made in a Revocable Trust for alternate beneficiaries after the sole original beneficiary dies?

Can named alternate beneficiaries receive any residual real estate from Trust after lifetime of original beneficiary. (This would be the only thing in Trust & would necessitate Trust being left open) If so, must the alternate beneficiaries be told/informed when the Trustor first dies? That... View More

Joel Hassell
Joel Hassell
answered on Sep 16, 2024

Yes, in Colorado, provisions can be made in a revocable trust for alternate beneficiaries to inherit after the sole original beneficiary dies. This is standard practice, where alternate (or contingent) beneficiaries are named to receive trust assets, such as real estate, upon the death of the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Estate Planning for Colorado on
Q: I have a question about legal (and ethical) obligations regarding potentially spreading COVID-19

Please ignore this question. I received a definitive answer elsewhere.

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Collections and Health Care Law for Colorado on
Q: How long can a patient be billed for incurred medical debt after the date of service?

I'm a broker working to assist one of my clients in determining why she is receiving a billing statement from her provider 3 years after the date of service. The client does have insurance coverage through their employer, but the services were rendered a non-network provider and therefore i... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Colorado on
Q: What does a stipulation form entail in Colorado for evictions?

I was set to fight an eviction in court yesterday but before my case was called the lawyers of the plaintiff asked to meet with us for a settlement. They said that if we paid in full or moved out within 10 days, they would withdraw the eviction and it would not be on our record. I don't think... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for Colorado on
Q: Hello I have questions about employment laws. I am dealing with nepotism and conflict of interest at my place of work.

Today I believe I am going to also be facing false accusations against me. I’m curious what I can do about that after I turn in my letter of rebuttal.

0 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law for Colorado on
Q: My husband was put in ICU for low sodium levels, he had been seen by the ER department at two hospitals in GJ, co

In one year he had been seen 14 times for an distended abdomen. He was diagnosed with an acute appendicitis and never treated for it. When he was hospitalized for low sodium the doctor cut his appendix open to drain his gallbladder while he was actively having an appendicitis

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Colorado on
Q: Do I have to file for bankruptcy to get driver's licence back.

2008 is when accident happened. 2009 was when I got licence suspended, the money is 250,000 plus late fees sence. No one was seriously hurt.

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answered on Sep 11, 2024

You do not necessarily have to file for bankruptcy to get your driver's license back. The suspension of your license likely stems from the debt owed due to the accident. There are options you can explore to address this debt without going through bankruptcy.

You may consider...
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0 Answers | Asked in Domestic Violence and Family Law for Colorado on
Q: Can I file for a protection order for my son against his father if my son was a witness to dads domestic violence?

Domestic violence was in another state my son was with dad at the time but lives with me full time in Colorado. Dad has pending charges against him for dv and charges violating a different protective order and possible pending child abuse charges against his gf kids. I also have a protective order... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Colorado on
Q: Got a email to schedule interview at kingsoopers,when I go in they say it might be a mistake and sent me back.

I applied few positions at king soopers. i got 2 emails and texts saying that i was considered for position and to schedule for the interview. I scheduled 2 interview for 2 different positions at same day. When i go in to get the interview done, HR doesnt even know i had the interview scheduled.... View More

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answered on Sep 14, 2024

It sounds frustrating to have your time wasted like that, especially after receiving confirmation emails for interviews. Unfortunately, while this experience is disappointing, it might not necessarily be grounds for legal action. Many companies have automated systems for scheduling, and mistakes... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for Colorado on
Q: Can I claim unemployment in the state of Colorado after getting fired from a job?

I was let go from my job because I failed to provide a medical release to return to work after an anxiety attack I had during a training session and at work. With the way training was being structured as I was having phone calls. I had with customers critiqued by a trainer on a zoom call with 12 of... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Colorado on
Q: Robbery vs theft, CRS 18-4-401 and CRS 18-4-301

Under CRS 18-4-401, the language mentioned threats to permanently deprive someone of property. But, CRS 18-4-301, robbery, mentions threats as well. How can both be true? When threats are involved, is it Robbery or theft?

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Employment Law and Tax Law for Colorado on
Q: Can tiktok take your earned comission?

I have a page for my dog, and tiktok shop said I was qualified to start earning comissions by making videos for products people send me. I started doing that last year in October(2023) and was doing really well until December when tiktok shop bots flagged a video that was earning comissions as... View More

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answered on Sep 9, 2024

It sounds like you're in a frustrating situation, especially since you've put in the effort to create content and earn commissions that are now being withheld. TikTok does have policies that allow them to withhold commissions if they deem content to violate their guidelines, even if you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Colorado on
Q: I was told there was no plat map or recorded survey on my land. After my survey I found unmatched information. Now what?

After having a survey done I found 2 Correction Deeds, by Grantor and Grantee, from 2009 and a 2010 Warranty Deed with a detailed description of my land. There is a missing ALTA ACSM survey that answers all.

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answered on Sep 9, 2024

What is your question? Apparently noone searched your title. Without a transfer, there is no way to incorporate a proper legal description of record unless you record an approved subdivision plat.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Colorado on
Q: Had heart surgery & got state and company disability pay, but now I’m making over 100% of my salary. What should I do?

I had open heart surgery two weeks ago. Beforehand, I was approved for FMLA and applied for my company’s short-term disability (STD) pay and my state’s STD plan (info provided by FMLA).

I uploaded the state approval/pay amount letter, but my claim manager, HR, payroll, and employee... View More

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