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Personal Injury: Insurance Bad Faith
Your insurance policy is a contract between you and your insurance company, where the insurance company promises to pay certain covered...
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May 11, 20222 min read
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Bankruptcy: What is an Automatic Stay?
The automatic stay stops people and companies that you owe from trying to get their money. Typically, the automatic stay activates as...
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May 6, 20223 min read
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Personal Injury: UIM/UM, AKA Your Savior from an Insurance Nightmare
Being involved in a car accident can really shake up your life, literally. You are injured, have medical bills, and your car will need...
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May 4, 20222 min read
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Colorado Divorce FAQs
1. How long do I have to live in Colorado before I can file for divorce? Either party must live in Colorado for at least 91 days...
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May 2, 20222 min read
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Damages that Could be Recovered in a Personal Injury Case
Plaintiffs in Colorado may recover economic compensatory damages, non-economic compensatory damages, and in some cases, punitive damages....
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Apr 27, 20221 min read
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How is Your Spouse Notified of the Divorce Filing?
Under Colorado law, legal notice of the divorce petition must be provided to your spouse. Joint Filing If you and your spouse are filing...
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Apr 25, 20221 min read
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Downsides of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Since Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common type of bankruptcy filed, below we discuss some of its downsides. The Chapter 7 bankruptcy...
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Apr 22, 20223 min read
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Personal Injury: Colorado Insurance Requirements
Ensuring that every driver has adequate insurance is crucial in an at-fault state like Colorado. An accident victim would have no way to...
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Apr 20, 20221 min read
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How Does an Annulment Affect Children?
Though Colorado will invalidate a marriage, retroactive to the date it was entered into, the laws pertaining to spousal maintenance,...
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Apr 18, 20221 min read
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How the Personal Injury Claims Process Works
The first step in pursuing compensation for damages is to submit a claim to the negligent party's liability insurer. Hopefully, that will...
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Apr 13, 20221 min read
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What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a type of bankruptcy case that individuals, married couples, and businesses can file. It is the most common type...
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Apr 8, 20222 min read
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Should You Hire A Personal Injury Attorney for Your Car Accident?
It is not always necessary to hire a lawyer for your personal injury case. In fact, filing an auto insurance claim does not require an...
Hannah Moore
Apr 6, 20221 min read
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Uncontested vs Contested Divorce
Uncontested = you and your spouse agree on the major points of the dissolution; Contested = you and your spouse cannot come to an...
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Apr 4, 20223 min read
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Colorado Laws Governing Personal Injury
Colorado is considered an at-fault state for insurance. This means the person found to be at fault for an accident can be held liable for...
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Mar 30, 20222 min read
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Bankruptcy 101
Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution authorizes Congress to enact "uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies." Using this grant...
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Mar 25, 20222 min read
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Statute of Limitations in Colorado Car Accident Cases
If you were injured in an automobile accident, it is important to know how long you have before you have to file a lawsuit against the...
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Mar 23, 20221 min read
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Personal Injury: Is Colorado an At-Fault or No-Fault State?
After a serious car accident, you will want to know whether Colorado is an at-fault or no-fault state. You probably also want to know...
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Mar 16, 20221 min read
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What is a Personal Injury Case?
If you are injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to damages to cover your expenses as well as your pain and...
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Mar 9, 20221 min read
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How is Child Support Determined in Colorado?
Courts follow a formula that was decided upon by the state legislature to determine child support for Colorado parents. This formula...
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Feb 17, 20221 min read
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Colorado Divorce 101
In Colorado, a divorce proceeding can take as little as 91 days. Most cases, however, take longer to finalize. Some parties can have...
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Nov 8, 20213 min read
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