Right-hook and left-cross bicycle accidents typically happen when a motorist turns across a cyclist’s path. In a right-hook crash, a driver turns right in front of or into a rider traveling in the same direction. A left-cross collision happens when an oncoming driver turns left across the cyclist’s path. Determining liability in either type of
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Hours-of-service violations may contribute to truck accidents when commercial drivers stay behind the wheel longer than federal rules allow or fail to take required off-duty or break time. Excessive driving can increase fatigue, which can slow reaction time and impair judgment. Inaccurate or falsified driving records may also conceal hours-of-service violations and become important evidence
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A spinal cord injury damages the bundle of nerves that carries messages between your brain and body, while a back injury may affect muscles, ligaments, discs, vertebrae, or other structures without harming the spinal cord itself. Both can cause severe pain and lasting limitations, but a spinal cord injury is more likely to affect strength, sensation, and bodily functions
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Insurance coverage after an Uber or Lyft accident in Colorado usually depends on what the rideshare driver was doing at the time of the crash. The driver’s personal policy may apply when the app is off, while coverage connected to the rideshare company may become available when the app is on or a ride is
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An ATV crash can cause serious head trauma in seconds, but what happens if the rider was not wearing a helmet? Although helmet use may become a major point of dispute, it does not automatically prevent someone from pursuing an ATV injury claim in Colorado. Attorney Christopher W. Jeffress began his career defending insurance companies and large
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A sudden stop, unsafe turn, or collision involving a public bus can leave passengers with serious injuries—and many questions about who must pay for their losses. Unlike a typical car accident, a bus accident may include a government agency, multiple drivers, contractors, and special claim rules. At Jeffress Law in Boulder, attorney Christopher W. Jeffress draws on experience representing
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Have you been injured on a construction site? It can be hard to know where to begin if you’ve been hurt on the job, especially if you’re a subcontractor. Following a construction accident, you may have more legal options than you realize, especially if someone else’s negligence played a role. At Jeffress Law, PC, in Boulder, CO, the
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Boating should be relaxing—but when alcohol is involved, a fun day on the water can quickly turn into a serious accident. If you’ve been injured by a drunk boat operator, you may be wondering about your rights and whether you can take legal action. Boating under the influence is not only dangerous—it’s illegal, and victims often
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When you hire an attorney, you expect competence, honesty, and protection of your best interests. But what happens if your lawyer’s mistake costs you money, or even your case? Legal malpractice can leave you feeling betrayed and unsure of where to turn. Fortunately, the attorneys at Jeffress Law, PC, can help you hold professionals accountable. Our clients
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When your child suffers a serious burn, your world can change in seconds. Beyond helping them cope with the physical pain, you, as a parent, may be worrying about hospital stays, surgeries, emotional trauma, and mounting medical bills. Child burn injuries are among the most devastating injuries a family can experience, and many happen because of
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