Posted by Shareholder Tom Henderson, Chair of Burg Simpson’s Bad Faith Insurance Division From the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies- Division of Insurance Notice of Adoption of Emergency Regulation 22-E-01 Concerning Tolling Certain Time Limits of Policyholder Benefits in the Event of a Catastrophic Disaster The purpose of this emergency regulation is to protect homeowner policyholders […]
By David Chavez Law && Technology The complicated case of liability when an autonomous vehicle crashes. Some questions invite obvious answers. You are hit by a car, sue the driver. If the car malfunctions, sue the manufacturer or the servicer. Perhaps if the driver was drunk, sue the person serving the booze. There is a […]
Have You Been Injured as a Pedestrian? University of Colorado Boulder reports that most pedestrian injuries occur as the result of the inattentiveness of motorists and the failure of pedestrians to use crosswalks. When a pedestrian is hit by a motor vehicle, their injuries are often severe, and the healing process can be slow, painful, […]
Automobile Insurance Requirements Colorado law dictates the type and amount of car insurance every driver must carry. But Colorado’s minimum insurance requirements should not be the only criteria for determining how much coverage you choose. If you are involved in a collision, or if your vehicle is damaged because of theft, vandalism, fire, or a […]
Exactech Knee Devices Recalled On August 30, 2021, Exactech, a medical device company, initiated a Class 2 recall of certain lots of their OPTETRAK, OPTETRAK with Logic, and TRULIANT knee replacement systems. Exactech issued the recall following concerning reports of increased rates device failure leading to the need for revision surgery. Upon investigation, Exactech discovered […]
Exactech Recalls Ankle Devices On August 30, 2021, Exactech, a medical device company, initiated a Class 2 recall of their Vantage Total Ankle System due to concerns that improper packaging compromised plastic components of these medical devices. The Exactech ankle system includes a polyethylene (plastic) insert that sits between the tibial and talar components. When […]
When teens reach an age where they are eligible to drive, it is the responsibility of their parents or legal guardians to protect them by teaching them to be safe drivers and defensive drivers. As with learning any new skill, the foundations gained during driving practice will carry with them into their adult driving abilities. […]
When consumers are harmed by dangerous and defective products, it is known as “product liability.” If you have been harmed by a product that malfunctioned or was unsafe, it’s important to seek justice as soon as possible. Legal action should be filed quickly when a product fails to perform and causes an injury, illness, or […]
If You Were Severely Injured in a Motorcycle Crash Spring has arrived and with this season of renewal comes the time when motorcycle enthusiasts across the state take to our roads and highways. Colorado’s beautiful mountains, canyons, and terrain make Colorado a prime location for those who like the freedom and exhilaration of exploring the […]
Do Not Attempt to Multitask While Driving a Motor Vehicle What is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving occurs while the driver of a motor vehicle is actively engaged in any activity that takes their focus off the road. Typical examples of distracted driving include texting, talking on the phone, attending to children or pets, interacting with […]
