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The 2015 holiday season is finally upon us. Next week is Thanksgiving, setting up the four-week celebration for end of December. There are a lot of celebrations occurring this period of time. Office parties, gatherings, winter celebrations, sporting events – all have the potential for fun and memories, but they also bring a much higher risk of impaired driving and alcohol related auto accidents in Denver and the surrounding areas.

In 2015, Colorado became the state with the largest number of full-time telecommuting employees. Telecommuting means an employee works from home or offsite via the internet. At just under 7%, more and more people in the Denver area are working remotely.

If you or someone you love is dealing with the effects of personal injury following an accident, there are some symptoms of brain injury you should be looking for at all times. Far too often, because the injury isn’t on the outside of the body where bruises and other obvious marks of trauma can be detected, we have to look for other signs to show us hints and symptoms.

An important part of a case of personal injury in Denver is determining who is at fault, and if the person or business who caused the accident or injury behaved negligently. Negligence (or carelessness), occurs when the person or business did not take reasonable care to avoid injury to others, and it’s important to note that “reasonable care” can vary with time, place, and relationships.

If you are ever injured on the job, here are some critical things to keep in mind to ensure both your personal safety and your legal rights, and to avoid any missteps with the law that could negatively impact your case:

Understanding the steps involved in a wrongful death case will leave you better prepared and give you strength in knowledge. The following gives a general outline of the process of a wrongful death case:

Winter in Denver can certainly result in icy, slushy, or snowy roads that make driving difficult. In 2014, 104 cars were involved in a pile-up on I-25 during a heavy snow storm, according to The Denver Post. Avoiding involvement in an accident like that takes a little skill and know-how.

When your vehicle has been damaged in a Denver auto accident, it can be difficult to know how to go about getting repairs completed and understanding who is responsible for paying for the repairs. The compensation depends on the type of insurance coverage you have.

Workers’ compensation is an important system that is designed to provide benefits to employees injured on the job. However, there are instances when a workers’ compensation claim has been denied and the injured worker has to hire a workers’ compensation attorney in Denver to receive the entitled benefits. Here are the top six reasons workers’ compensation claims are denied:

In the moments following an accident, it can be difficult to remember what the protocol should be to ensure your claim can be processed as seamlessly as possible. One element that must be considered once you are able, is the evidence available that might be presented at a later time.