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What kind of alimony is available in Colorado?
Spousal support and maintenance, or alimony, is frequently a hot-button topic in divorce. Many spouses – on both sides of the issue – have unrealistic expectations about how the system works, and that leads to both unnecessary confusion and frustration. If you learn...
What you should know about Colorado’s new DUI law
Anyone convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) can be ordered to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in their vehicle. As you probably know, this is a Breathalyzer-type device that requires a person to blow into it to show that they are not under...
Addictive behaviors often lead to car accidents
For many age groups, car accidents are the leading cause of death. There are roughly 40,000 fatal accidents each year in the United States. It’s clear that car accidents are a problem that are here to stay. In many of these situations, the reason why it’s so difficult...
Reasons the police may suspect you’re drunk behind the wheel
Drunk driving accidents cause over 200 deaths in Colorado alone each year. For this reason, impaired driving is a top priority for law enforcement. While police officers are tasked with enforcing the law, they must do so within the boundaries of the law themselves....
What the new Speak Out Act does for sexual harassment victims
President Joe Biden has just signed a law that allows employees who have been sexually harassed or assaulted to speak out about it even if there is a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in their employment contract that prohibits it. The law took effect on Dec. 7. Those...
Understanding non-economic damages in your car accident claim
There are various damages you can claim for injuries sustained in an accident. Beyond the monetary losses you may suffer, such as hospital bills, property damage or lost wages, another class of damages is equally important. Non-economic damages can form a crucial...
2 reasons people get arrested for prescribed drugs in a vehicle
When you have drugs in a motor vehicle, police officers might arrest you if they conduct a traffic stop. The person who owns the vehicle or driving it usually has responsibility for what police officers find in the vehicle. Many people assume that if what they have in...
Why might a tired driver have caused your crash?
Have you ever driven while feeling tired? While it is typical among drivers, it is inadvisable. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), almost 800 people died, and 50,000 more were injured in 2017 in crashes caused by tired drivers. If...
Can you recover damages if you’re partially at fault for a wreck?
Sometimes, more than one driver may bear responsibility for a crash. Picture a situation where a driver fails to signal when making a turn while the other is speeding, resulting in an accident. In such a case, the negligence of both drivers played a part in the...