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Denver Victims of Traumatic Brain Injuries Have Options
There are days when Justin Moslet feels like a shadow of his former self. After suffering a traumatic brain injury in a bicycle accident, he had to learn to read, talk, and walk again. Through Operation TBI Freedom, he was able to get much of the therapy and assistance he needed, and his wife even takes part in spousal support groups for spouses of traumatic brain injury victims. These programs give victims of TBI the care they need to fully recover from their debilitating injury.
After an accident, victims are often unaware that they have suffered a traumatic brain injury. Some may feel increased anxiety at first, compounded with other problems, such as headaches, memory loss, and coordination loss. Luckily, the City of Denver has many options for those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury after a car crash or other accident. Denver Options focuses on finding therapies and financial relief for TBI victims and has two brain injury programs: Colorado Connections and Operation TBI Freedom. Operation TBI Freedom, in particular, helps soldiers who have suffered a TBI and their families find relief through a variety of services including support groups, housing, counseling, and legal help.If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury in Denver, it is important to contact a Denver personal injury attorney immediately to review your case. Contact Gregory Gold at the The Gold Law Firm today for a FREE INTITIAL CONSULTATION – 303-694-4653
Denver Student Killed After Being Hit by Car - Pedestrian Injury Lawyer
This weekend, dozens of people gathered together to remember David Nanney. According to 9 News, Nanney, who was legally blind, was waiting at the bus stop with two of his classmates from the Colorado Center for the Blind when a car suddenly slid on a patch of ice and barreled into them. Nanney pushed the two women out of the way and was critically injured in the process. The women, who were also injured, managed to avoid death due to Nanney's heroics. Unfortunately, David Nanney passed away the next day at a local area Colorado hospital.
While Denver's wintery weather may be beautiful, snow and ice can cause serious and fatal accidents. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver drivers should always slow down when driving in wintery weather. Even roads that have been treated with de-icers can be slippery! Also, never use cruise control when driving in snow or ice and always be sure your tires have good tread.
Slip and Fall Victim Awarded $15 Million – Denver Injury Attorney
The Denver Post has reported that a Cheyenne truck driver, Holly Averyt, was awarded $15 million from a Weld County jury for injuries suffered "while delivering frozen food to a Greeley Wal-Mart store." Averyt's attorney, Greg Gold, said that "Averyt has undergone four surgeries and is unable to work as a truck driver" due to her injuries. The jury found "that Wal-Mart had failed to use reasonable care to protect Averyt against a danger on its property" and awarded her millions of dollars for non-economic, economic and physical impairment losses. A spokesperson for Wal-Mart, Greg Rossiter, said that they might appeal the verdict.
A slip and fall victim should notify the authorities and seek medical attention immediately. Injuries to the back and spine often go unnoticed after a slip and fall accident and can lead to years of chronic back pain and disabilities. If the accident was caused by another person's negligence, have a loved one take a picture of the accident scene, including any dangerous conditions that may have contributed to your accident. This information may be essential for filing a premises liability claim.
Four Douglas County Teens Hospitalized after Car Accident - Denver Injury Attorney
A one car rollover accident on Highlands Ranch Parkway sent 4 teenage boys to area hospitals on Monday night. The Denver Post has reported that two of the four passengers were not wearing seat belts and were ejected from the car. The westbound lanes of the Parkway were closed for 4 hours while emergency crews investigated and cleaned up the accident. At this time, the names of the boys, their conditions, and the cause of the accident are not being released.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. Teens. In 2009, nearly "3,000 teens in the United States aged 15-19 were killed and more than 350,000 were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor vehicle crashes." Drivers from this age group are "four times more likely" to crash than older drivers.
Settlement for Slip and Fall Case could cost Denver $68K
The city council of Denver will meet Monday night to determine "whether to pay a $68,500 settlement to Joan Siudzinski" who slipped on a patch of black ice at the city-owned Wellshire Golf Course in November of 2008. According to a story posted by The Denver Channel (7News), the lawsuit claims that the golf course staff failed to de-ice the sidewalk near the pro shop entrance, thus allowing a "dangerous" situation that caused Siudzinski's permanent shoulder injury. The lawsuit further claims that Siudzinski suffered loss of wages as well as "emotional pain and suffering" due to the fall.
According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), slip and fall accidents are the number 2 leading cause of injuries and Workers Compensation claims every year. They are the number 1 cause of accidents in homes, hotels, restaurants and public buildings. Some 25,000 people are injured from slip and fall accidents every day, over 9 million a year.
Many slip and fall accidents are due to no fault of the victim. As with the story above, such falls are the direct result of the conditions of the floor or ground surface where the accident has occurred. If you or someone you know has been injured due the neglected conditions of a floor or ground surface, you need to speak to an experienced Denver personal injury attorney who can assist you with all your legal options. You may be entitled to money from an insurance policy you are not aware of. You may want to file a complaint or lawsuit against those responsible for your fall. Greg Gold is a Colorado attorney who can help. Contact him today at 303-694-4653.
Plea Deal Possible for Driver in Fatal RTD Crash – Denver Personal Injury Attorney
A plea deal seems to be in the works for a contracted RTD driver who ran a red light and struck several other vehicles in April. According to The Denver Post, 2 people were killed and 11 others injured in the accident. Tidenekiyalsh Hawariyat, 30, was "charged with two counts of careless driving resulting in death and 11 counts of careless driving resulting in injury." All of the charges are misdemeanors in the state of Colorado. The Denver District Attorney's Office has elected to delay action on the possible agreement "because prosecutors have not been able to brief all the accident victims on terms of the deal."
The Research and Innovative Technology Administration at the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports that there were 51,554 bus accidents in 2006. That adds up to nearly 6 bus accidents every hour in this country, proving that passengers are at risk of injury no matter the mode of transportation.
9-year-old Girl Killed in Go-Cart Accident – Denver Personal Injury Lawyer
A 9-year-old girl was killed over the weekend when the go-cart she was driving struck a trailer attached to an ATV. The person driving the ATV was an employee of the race track and looks to have made a serious a procedural error, pulling out in front of the young driver who didn't have to time to stop. The owner of the track, Brad Linkus, said that his employee "must have made a brain mistake" and that he shouldn't have pulled out in front of the girl. CBS4 reports that the girl "was going about 45 miles per hour" when she hit the trailer and the go-cart rolled several times. The Sheriff's Office reports that the accident and death remain under investigation.
A wrongful death is a death that is the result of the negligence of another. A wrongful death action or lawsuit is an action that seeks to hold those who are negligent for the death accountable. Pursuing a wrongful death action will not bring a loved one back, but it can alleviate some of the financial burden associated with their unexpected death.
Bernie Macs Widow Files a Wrongful Death Claim
An Associated Press article posted at 9 NEWS, reports that "Bernie Mac's widow has filed a wrongful death lawsuit" against the comedian's longtime dermatologist. The comedian's widow, Rhonda McCullough, believes that the doctor failed to recognize "indications of respiratory failure" in Mac while at the dermatologist's clinic a few weeks before his death. McCullough alleges that the doctor kept Mac at the clinic for several hours instead of calling for an ambulance and emergency help after Mac began to show signs of respiratory trouble. Rene M. Earles, Mac's dermatologist, disputes McCullough's account of the events and says that when he found out from Mac's family doctor that Mac had been diagnosed with pneumonia he "immediately advised Mac to go to a hospital."
A wrongful death lawsuit will not bring a loved one back, but it may help alleviate some of the financial burden that comes from their unexpected death. Having a qualified and knowledgeable attorney during this time is crucial. The right attorney can ensure a timely investigation of the circumstances surrounding the death and can even help determine what might have caused the death.
One Person Killed After a Party Fight in Denver
One person has died after a fight at a party in Denver over the weekend. CBS4news has reported that authorities have little information at this point as to what exactly caused the death. The person's identity has not been released and it's not known if anyone is being held or has been charged for the altercation.
The loss of a loved one is a tragedy. To find out that the loved one was killed by another person's negligence makes the loss even more difficult to come to terms with. A wrongful death, by definition, is a death which is the result of the negligence of another. When an accident occurs resulting in the death of loved one, it is important that you consider retaining a Colorado wrongful death attorney to assist you in determining what steps are needed to seek justice for your loved one.
Woman Killed in I-25 Crash - Denver Auto Accident Attorney
A suspected drunk driver drove for nearly six miles the wrong way on I-25 before colliding with another vehicle and killing a woman. According to the Denver Post, the incident started at around 11p.m. Monday night when 35-year-old Elizabeth Long started driving south in the northbound lanes of I-25 at 104th Avenue. Authorities say Long struck at least one vehicle at Thornton Parkway before colliding with a vehicle at 58th Avenue and killing the passenger. Long was booked into the Adams County Jail on multiple charges stemming from the accident.
In Colorado, DUI and impaired offenses are misdemeanors; injury-related DUI offenses are class 4 felonies. According to Alcoholalert.Com, between 2000 and 2008 there were 5,703 total traffic fatalities in the state of Colorado with 2,267 of those fatalities being alcohol related.
Time is crucial. In the state of Colorado, you have only 3 years after an automobile accident to file a claim. This is known as the statute of limitations. If your injuries were the result of an accident with a government vehicle or public transportation, you may have even less time to file a claim and receive compensation for your injuries.
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